Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TC 20 Jacobsen vs Picker 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Magnaron throws out a loose jab but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gotti.#CL#
Magnaron gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magnaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotti prevents a body shot from Magnaron.
Magnaron lands with a left to the head.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnaron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Gotti works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Magnaron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gotti is controlling him. #ES#
Magnaron has his feet on Gotti's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnaron scores with the left hand. Gotti knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Magnaron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magnaron wants it to stay on the feet.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Magnaron shows good takedown defense.
Von Magnaron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Good shot there by Magnaron.
Gotti shoots for a double leg takedown but Magnaron sprawls well. He's pushed Gotti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magnaron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Magnaron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotti misses with a two punch combination.
Magnaron scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gotti in his tracks.
Magnaron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Magnaron just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Magnaron gets caught flat footed, as Gotti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Magnaron manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Gotti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magnaron smiles and moves away.
Magnaron scores with a hook to the body. Gotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
No luck for Gotti with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Magnaron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gotti doesn't seem phased though.
Magnaron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Magnaron.
Gotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magnaron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gotti scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Gotti gets the takedown into side control.
Gotti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Magnaron sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnaron pushes Gotti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gotti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES#
Magnaron sneaks out the side door and pushes Gotti away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Magnaron moves into the clinch.
Gotti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magnaron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gotti blocks an uppercut.
Gotti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magnaron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Magnaron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
Magnaron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
I was talking to Magnaron's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magnaron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnaron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magnaron struggles to land a body shot inside as Gotti controls his hands.
Gotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnaron tries a body shot but Gotti blocks it.
Magnaron misses with some punches.
Magnaron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Gotti.
Magnaron stops a takedown attempt from Gotti.
Still in the clinch, Magnaron scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Gotti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Magnaron regains guard immediately.
Gotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magnaron wants to stand up but Gotti is controlling him. #T4#
Gotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Magnaron has wrist control.
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!
Magnaron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gotti is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gotti manages to pass to side control.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magnaron defends it well.
Magnaron is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Gotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magnaron is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Von Magnaron dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gotti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magnaron throws a hook but Gotti blocks it.
Magnaron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magnaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotti moves away.
Magnaron misses with a body shot.
Jab by Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Magnaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti slips a jab from Magnaron.
Von Magnaron is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Gotti.
Gotti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magnaron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnaron.
Magnaron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron lands with a nice combination. Gotti backs away looking to recover.
Gotti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnaron throws the left hand but Gotti avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Gotti gets a takedown into half guard.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Gotti trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnaron wants to stand back up but Gotti manages to pass into side control. #SU2#
Gotti stands up.
Magnaron looks to land a right hand but Gotti moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Magnaron wants to clinch.#CL2#
Gotti takes the fight into the clinch.
Gotti tries to score a body lock takedown but Magnaron shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Magnaron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with the head strike.
Magnaron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magnaron working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Magnaron fails to land. #BC2#
Gotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnaron throws an overhand right that lands on Gotti's shoulder, as Gotti tries to avoid the shot.
Gotti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnaron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gotti.
Magnaron scores with a nice strike.
Magnaron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Gotti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magnaron was covering up waiting for the punch and Gotti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magnaron wants to stand but Gotti is controlling the position.
Magnaron trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gotti manages to pass to side control.
Magnaron pushes Gotti off looking to stand but Gotti dives back in and keeps control.
Gotti stalling.
Let's hope that Gotti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Magnaron is trying to stand.
Gotti sitting and controlling from the half guard. #ES#
Magnaron manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Gotti. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Gotti clinches.
Gotti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magnaron smiles and moves away.
Jab, jab by Magnaron - just one landing.
Gotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Magnaron looks to land a combination but Gotti avoids it well.
Magnaron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Magnaron misses.
Magnaron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotti dives in for a single leg takedown but Magnaron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotti wants to clinch up but Magnaron keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from Magnaron finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Von Magnaron dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Magnaron lands with a straight right. Gotti didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Gotti.
Gotti shoots in and drives through. Magnaron sprawls well.
Magnaron jabs Gotti right on the nose. Gotti blinks but takes it well.
Magnaron lunges at Gotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotti's hand.
Gotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotti flicks out a counter leg kick but Magnaron steps away.
Nice body punch from Magnaron.
Magnaron tries to clinch up.
Jab by Magnaron.
Magnaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnaron.
And Gotti tries to counter it with a takedown but Magnaron pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron missing with a left hand there. Gotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gotti feints the counter takedown.
Magnaron slaps away a takedown attempt from Gotti, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Gotti gets a double leg takedown into Magnaron's guard.
Gotti is standing up over Magnaron. Magnaron looks to escape but Gotti dives into side control. #T1##REVR#
Magnaron is trying to get back to his feet.
Gotti working the body and head with strikes.
Gotti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Magnaron is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gotti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gotti landing strikes.
Gotti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet but Gotti is dominant here and he's now got Magnaron's back!
Magnaron is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gotti trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Magnaron is trying to get back to his feet but Gotti has full control of the position and if anything, Magnaron has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Don Gotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotti is riding his opponent, not letting Magnaron buck him off.
Gotti looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Magnaron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gotti can do to turn this around?
Magnaron trying to get back to his feet but Gotti is in full control for now.
Gotti connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Magnaron to escape the position.
Magnaron trying to get back to his feet but Gotti is in full control for now.
Gotti gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Gotti working for a choke but Magnaron is defending well. #T3#
Magnaron is trying to get back to his feet but Gotti has full control of the position and if anything, Magnaron has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Gotti is looking for the choke from the back position but Magnaron is controlling his hands well.
Gotti tries to get the hooks in deep but Magnaron pushed the leg off.
Gotti lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Magnaron is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gotti trying to control momentarily.
Magnaron is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Gotti throwing damaging strikes from the back! Magnaron could be in trouble here!
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
Gotti landing with strikes.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
Gotti keeps control of the position easily here as Magnaron tries to buck him off.
Magnaron is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Magnaron do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Don Gotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TC 16 1mil $ GP vol 2.3,
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Weecharangsan fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Gotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Weecharangsan wants a takedown but no success here.
Weecharangsan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gotti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chakrii Weecharangsan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weecharangsan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gotti is defending well.
Weecharangsan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gotti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weecharangsan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gotti avoiding damage.
Gotti scores a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Weecharangsan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Weecharangsan has picked Gotti up - he's going for a ride! Weecharangsan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gotti trying to control here. #SUB#
Weecharangsan seems to be working for a kimura but Gotti defends the submission attempt.
Weecharangsan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Weecharangsan is trying to work for a kimura but Gotti is defending well.
Gotti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gotti is staying active underneath Weecharangsan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gotti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weecharangsan is working away from the top position though.
Gotti wants to get back to his feet.
Weecharangsan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weecharangsan wants to free his trapped foot but Gotti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Weecharangsan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti is looking for a sweep. Weecharangsan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weecharangsan. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Weecharangsan is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gotti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weecharangsan. #T3#
Gotti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weecharangsan is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weecharangsan prevents Gotti from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Weecharangsan drives through with a takedown into Gotti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Gotti pushes Weecharangsan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Weecharangsan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Gotti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gotti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weecharangsan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Weecharangsan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotti pulls his head out easily.
Weecharangsan is staying active underneath Gotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB2#
Gotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gotti is thwarting Weecharangsan's attempts to control the position.
Weecharangsan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Weecharangsan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gotti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Gotti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Weecharangsan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
That's time! Weecharangsan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Weecharangsan wants to clinch#TD2#
and Gotti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotti.
Gotti postures up in Weecharangsan's guard and throws a big left but Weecharangsan blocks it. #SUB#
Weecharangsan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotti is aware though and is defending well.
Weecharangsan working a defensive guard here.
Weecharangsan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Weecharangsan is thwarting Gotti's attempts to control the position.
Gotti is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Weecharangsan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gotti is just riding it out for now. Weecharangsan eventually gives up the hold.
Gotti gets full guard.#T1#
Gotti keeping full guard, as Weecharangsan tries to pass.
Weecharangsan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weecharangsan stopping the sweep attempt from Gotti.
Weecharangsan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotti is retaining full guard.
Gotti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weecharangsan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weecharangsan. #CL2#
Gotti clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Gotti. #TD2#
Gotti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Weecharangsan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T3#
Weecharangsan wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Weecharangsan taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Gotti!

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 3
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Canthropus Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gotti.
Gotti needs to keep his hands up - Canthropus Jr had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Gotti drives through and clinches with Canthropus Jr against the cage.
Canthropus Jr's coach down at Iron Sharpens Iron was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Canthropus Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Canthropus Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Canthropus Jr.
Gotti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Canthropus Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Canthropus Jr as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Gotti jumps guard.
Canthropus Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Canthropus Jr is continuing to stall.
Gotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canthropus Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canthropus Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Canthropus Jr won't allow Gotti to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canthropus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Canthropus Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gotti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canthropus Jr connects with a right hand. Gotti shakes it off.#TD#
Gotti gets a double leg takedown into Canthropus Jr's guard.
Gotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Canthropus Jr gets back to half guard.
Canthropus Jr trying to hold on to Gotti's head to control him but Gotti postures up. #T3#
Still in half guard, Gotti seems content to control.#SU#
Gotti decides to stand and escape the position.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canthropus Jr.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Canthropus Jr sprawls well. Canthropus Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotti looks to land a combination. Canthropus Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Gotti tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr moves away
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Canthropus Jr gets tackled into the cage by Gotti. Gotti maintains the clinch.
Gotti is looking to control Canthropus Jr's arms but Canthropus Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gotti has his back to the cage.
Gotti blocks a body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Gotti manages to break the clinch.
Canthropus Jr throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Gotti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gotti with a poor takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gotti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Canthropus Jr will feel that in the morning.
Canthropus Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Gotti in the body.
Canthropus Jr throws a shot from downtown. Gotti moves away and avoids it.
Canthropus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Gotti defending well as Canthropus Jr loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pit Canthropus Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gotti shoots in and drives through. Canthropus Jr sprawls well.
Canthropus Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Gotti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Canthropus Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Gotti forces Canthropus Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Gotti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr works on Gotti's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Gotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canthropus Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##CL#
Gotti drives through and clinches with Canthropus Jr against the cage.
Canthropus Jr tries a body shot but Gotti blocks it.
Canthropus Jr cracks Gotti with a nice body shot.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
Canthropus Jr working aggressively here. #TD#
Gotti ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gotti no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Canthropus Jr controlling from the top position.
Canthropus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canthropus Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gotti is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Canthropus Jr trying to control but Gotti is working from the bottom.
Gotti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canthropus Jr controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt - Canthropus Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Canthropus Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Gotti misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotti is defended easily by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Gotti.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Canthropus Jr duly obliges.
Gotti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Gotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Canthropus Jr pushes Gotti off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canthropus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Gotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gotti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Canthropus Jr.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Canthropus Jr shows good takedown defense.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick but Gotti moves out of range.
Don Gotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gotti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Canthropus Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt
and Canthropus Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Canthropus Jr tries to sprawl but Gotti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canthropus Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gotti shoots and misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canthropus Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Gotti counters with a one-two to the body.
Canthropus Jr throws a combination. Gotti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Gotti is rocked!
Canthropus Jr weaves into range and cracks Gotti right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Gotti goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Canthropus Jr is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pit Canthropus Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pit Canthropus Jr thanked Kato for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadzhimurad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotti circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Gotti pushes Khadzhimurad up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gotti manages to break the clinch.
Gotti closes the distance and clinches up with Khadzhimurad, looking for a takedown. Gotti pushes Khadzhimurad against the cage but Khadzhimurad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Gotti dives in and scores a takedown into Khadzhimurad's guard.
Gotti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Khadzhimurad keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Khadzhimurad wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Khadzhimurad has an active guard here but Gotti has managed to pass into half guard.
Khadzhimurad is breathing heavily.
Gotti controlling the action here.
Gotti moves nicely into side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gotti trying to control the position but Khadzhimurad is working away.
Gotti lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gotti controlling the position. #SU2#
Gotti stands up.
Khakim Khadzhimurad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khadzhimurad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotti moves away.
Khadzhimurad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khadzhimurad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gotti.
Khadzhimurad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gotti tries to clinch but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
Khakim Khadzhimurad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Gotti darts in looking for a takedown but Khadzhimurad gets double underhooks and turns Gotti into the cage. #TD2#
Gotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Khadzhimurad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gotti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gotti lands an upkick as Khadzhimurad stands over him.
Gotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotti, not yet.
Khadzhimurad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khadzhimurad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khadzhimurad won't allow Gotti to sweep him here. #T4#
Gotti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gotti trying to control the position.
Gotti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khadzhimurad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gotti trying to control but Khadzhimurad is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gotti fails with the takedown
and Khadzhimurad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gotti wants to clinch up but Khadzhimurad keeps it at a distance.
Gotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Gotti gets tackled into the cage by Khadzhimurad. Khadzhimurad maintains the clinch.
Gotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khadzhimurad gets underhooks to prevent Gotti's takedown attempt.
Khakim Khadzhimurad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti jumps guard but Khadzhimurad stands there with Gotti around his waist. Gotti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gotti.#BC2#
Gotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khadzhimurad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Gotti has managed to clinch. #T1##BC2#
Gotti manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Khadzhimurad misses
and Gotti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti checks a leg kick.
Khadzhimurad sets himself, and Gotti steps forward looking for the clinch! Khadzhimurad avoids it this time.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khadzhimurad but Khadzhimurad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by Gotti.
Khadzhimurad throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khadzhimurad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotti manages to avoid it.
Khadzhimurad throws a body punch but Gotti moves out of range. #TD2#
Gotti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khadzhimurad quickly recovers to half guard.
Khadzhimurad tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gotti manages to move to mount! #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gotti controlling from the full mount.
Gotti looking to finish Khadzhimurad with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khadzhimurad!
Khadzhimurad is trying to escape the mount.
Gotti controlling from the full mount.
Khadzhimurad is in a horrible position here. Gotti smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gotti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Gotti working the ground and pound effectively.
Khadzhimurad is trying desperately to improve position.
Khadzhimurad is in a horrible position here. Gotti smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gotti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khadzhimurad? #SUB2#
Gotti goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Khadzhimurad is on top in guard.
Gotti is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gotti is on top in guard. #REVB#
Khadzhimurad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gotti landing with the ground and pound.
Gotti wants to get up but he can't break Khadzhimurad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gotti advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti 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#
Gotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Khadzhimurad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khadzhimurad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khadzhimurad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gotti momentarily.
Gotti shoots in and drives through. Khadzhimurad sprawls well.
Khadzhimurad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khadzhimurad as he jumps to the side.
Khakim Khadzhimurad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gotti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Khadzhimurad's half guard.
Khadzhimurad controlling the position well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Khadzhimurad trying to hold on to Gotti's head to control him but Gotti postures up.
Gotti uses his free foot to push down on Khadzhimurad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Khadzhimurad.
Gotti raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gotti in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gotti lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti with good strikes from the mount here!
Khakim Khadzhimurad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Gotti working for a submission but Khadzhimurad is keeping him at bay.
Gotti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khadzhimurad is in a horrible position here. Gotti smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khadzhimurad is desperately trying to improve his position but Gotti has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Gotti breaks from Khadzhimurad's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gotti cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Khadzhimurad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Khadzhimurad is rocked!
Gotti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Khadzhimurad's face.
Oh Khadzhimurad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gotti lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khadzhimurad hang on?
Gotti postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Khadzhimurad bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Gotti and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Gotti!

Event: CEC 675
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Gotti doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Strauss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gotti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Gotti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strauss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Gotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Gotti has Strauss pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gotti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Strauss tumbling to the mat - Gotti dives into Strauss's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strauss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gotti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Gotti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strauss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti chips away with some ground and pound.
Gotti 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.
Gotti postures up in Strauss's guard and throws a big left but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti lands a couple of elbows.
Strauss keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass. #T2#
Strauss 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.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gotti looking to sit in guard and control but Strauss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strauss is one step ahead there.
Gotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gotti tries to pass to full mount but Strauss defends it.
Strauss controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti wants to pass the guard but Strauss is defending well. #SUB#
Gotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strauss is just riding it out for now. Gotti eventually gives up the hold.
Strauss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gotti. #T4##SUB#
Gotti is working for a submission of some sort.
Strauss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gotti wants to pass the guard but Strauss is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strauss wants to sweep here but Gotti controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Strauss. No joy for Gotti on that attempt.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strauss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gotti.
Gotti dives in for a single leg takedown but Strauss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotti with a poor takedown
enabling Strauss to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Gotti. That snapped Strauss's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotti is defended easily by Strauss.
Strauss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strauss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strauss sprawls well. Strauss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Gotti fails to land the takedown.
Gotti looks for a takedown but Strauss sprawls well.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Strauss tries to sprawl out of it but Gotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strauss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gotti dives in and grabs Strauss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strauss pushes down on Gotti's head and hops out.
Gotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strauss tries to avoid it but Gotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strauss to the ground. Strauss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gotti.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotti is defended easily by Strauss.#KD2#
Strauss sends Gotti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Strauss is motioning to the referee to let Gotti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Gotti is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Strauss engages and cracks Gotti with a massive lead left hook - Gotti tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Strauss is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Strauss!
Our winner, Wilhelm Strauss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Pride FC 16
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Gotti lands with a straight right. Egyptian didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Gotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the head.
Gotti dives in and grabs Egyptian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Egyptian pushes down on Gotti's head and hops out.
Gotti throws a body kick that misses.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. Gotti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gotti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gotti feints and then cracks Egyptian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egyptian down.
Egyptian connects with the punch.
Gotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gotti throws a sloppy head kick and Egyptian moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotti.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Egyptian. #TD#
Gotti scores with a takedown into Egyptian's guard.
Egyptian has Gotti pulled in close to control his posture.
Egyptian is continuing to stall.
Gotti trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gotti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Egyptian pulls Gotti in close to prevent any damage.
Gotti looking to pass the guard.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egyptian is keeping the position for now.
Gotti scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
Gotti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Egyptian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gotti postures up.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Egyptian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gotti cracks Egyptian with a good jab.
Gotti checks a leg kick.
Egyptian checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Egyptian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Egyptian throws a looping overhand right but Gotti ducks down to avoid it.
Gotti lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gotti tries to score with a low kick but Egyptian moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Gotti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Egyptian counters with a three punch combo that has Gotti backing up. Gotti nods at Egyptian to acknowledge the strikes.
Egyptian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gotti is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gotti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Egyptian.
Gotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Egyptian's sensitive parts.
A big right from Gotti misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gotti misses the target.
Gotti tries to clinch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Gotti scores with a jab.
Gotti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Egyptian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gotti throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti checks a leg kick.
Gotti connects with a solid leg kick.
Gotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Gotti throws a push kick but Egyptian slaps the foot to one side.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
Gotti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Egyptian.
Gotti throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Gotti misses with a low kick as Egyptian jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Egyptian blocks the leg kick.
Gotti misses with a low kick as Egyptian jumps back.
Gotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Gotti as he checks the leg kick.
Gotti connects with a single shot there.
Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gotti.
Good work by Gotti as he checks the leg kick.
Gotti feinted with a counter takedown.
Gotti misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Gotti saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gotti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Egyptian checks it well.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Gotti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Egyptian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gotti tried to counter with a leg kick but Egyptian avoided it.
A bone on bone clash there as Gotti blocks the leg kick.
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Egyptian counters with a left to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gotti.
Gotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Egyptian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Gotti misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Egyptian tries to get set, Gotti tries to push him back and clinch up but Egyptian manages to avoid the attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Egyptian.
Gotti swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Gotti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Egyptian if he has to take too many more of those.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gotti.
Gotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gotti.#T1#
Gotti scores with a push kick.
Egyptian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gotti misses with a kick to the body.
Jab by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gotti.
Gotti throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Gotti checks a leg kick nicely.
Gotti tries to counter with a takedown but Egyptian is quick to defend against it.
Gotti misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Gotti throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Gotti.
Gotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
A jab lands there for Gotti.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gotti.
Gotti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian needs to keep his hands up - Gotti had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Egyptian. #T2#
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Don Gotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Gotti's knee but Gotti avoids it well.
Gotti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Gotti moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
Gotti connects with a crisp jab.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Egyptian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gotti rather than just go for the knockout.
Gotti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Egyptian circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Egyptian. Gotti shrugs it off though.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Egyptian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Egyptian throws a low kick, looking for Gotti's leg but Gotti calmly moves out of range.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotti.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gotti.
Gotti scores with a punch to the head.
Gotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Egyptian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Gotti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Egyptian under the eye.
Egyptian lands with an overhand left.
Gotti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Gotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Gotti saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotti.
Egyptian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti walks into a stiff left hand from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Egyptian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Gotti.
Egyptian lands a nice hook to Gotti's body. Gotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gotti throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Nice body punch from Gotti.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Egyptian instigates a clinch.
Egyptian gets underhooks to prevent Gotti's takedown attempt.
Egyptian taking a breather.
Egyptian stops a takedown attempt from Gotti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gotti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gotti being controlled against the cage.
Egyptian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Egyptian continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Egyptian.
Egyptian looking to slow down the pace here.
Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gotti scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Osiris Egyptian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotti lands a really nice looking cross but Egyptian seems unphased.
Egyptian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gotti is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Gotti closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Gotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Gotti tries to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Egyptian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gotti scores with a shoulder strike.
Egyptian wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Gotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gotti as Egyptian tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch. #T1#
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Egyptian thuds his shin into the meat of Gotti's side.
Egyptian tried to score with a low kick but Gotti checks it.
Egyptian thumps Gotti with a low kick.
Gotti throws a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian throws out a counter right but Gotti avoids it with no problem.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gotti misses with a low kick.
Gotti checks a leg kick.
Gotti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Egyptian makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gotti really felt that one!
Egyptian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Egyptian sprawls and moves away.
Gotti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Egyptian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gotti scores with a hook to the body. Egyptian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gotti tries a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Egyptian scores with a push kick.
Gotti shoots for a double leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls well. He's pushed Gotti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian feints and then cracks Gotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gotti down.
Egyptian thumps Gotti with a low kick.#CL2#
Egyptian instigates a clinch.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gotti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Egyptian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gotti is keeping busy.
Gotti is working for takedown but Egyptian is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Gotti moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Gotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Gotti blocks the leg kick.
Gotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egyptian keeps Gotti at a distance using the push kick.
Gotti misses with a hook.
Gotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a low kick but Gotti avoids it.#T3#
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Gotti checks a leg kick nicely.
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Egyptian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Egyptian 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.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Gotti checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gotti under the eye.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands with an overhand left.
Gotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Gotti.
Egyptian slips a jab from Gotti.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian lands a glancing blow to the side of Gotti's head.
Gotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.#T4#
Gotti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Gotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Gotti tries to avoid it.
Gotti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Osiris Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Gotti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Gotti off balance momentarily.
Gotti scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egyptian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gotti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gotti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gotti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks a head kick by Gotti.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Gotti down.
Gotti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egyptian.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Gotti pushes Egyptian away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osiris Egyptian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Egyptian 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Pride FC 9
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Gotti moves out of range as Teodor throws a body kick.
Gotti cracks a nice hook into Teodor's ribs.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teodor.
Gotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses.
Gotti flicks out a counter leg kick but Teodor steps away.
Teodor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teodor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gotti misses with an uppercut.
Gotti connects with a crisp jab.
Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teodor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Teodor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teodor lands with a kick to the temple. Gotti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Gotti tenderised Teodor's leg. Teodor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gotti or perhaps it was just good defense by Teodor, which made it look bad.
Teodor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Teodor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teodor throws a low kick but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Teodor misses with a hook. Gotti ducked under it nicely.
Gotti throws the kick towards the body but Teodor avoids it.
Teodor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Gotti 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.
A good leg kick by Teodor.
Gotti cracks Teodor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Teodor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotti.
Gotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Teodor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gotti moves away from the strike by Teodor.
Atanase Teodor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotti throws a hook but Teodor blocks it.
No luck for Gotti with that takedown attempt.
Atanase Teodor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.#T2#
A low kick from Gotti misses
and Teodor counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Teodor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gotti moves out of range of the body kick.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gotti takes a swing at Teodor's ribcage but misses.
Gotti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teodor checks it well.
Teodor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teodor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Teodor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gotti misses with a jab to the body
and Teodor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotti lands with a slapping head kick.
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTeodor.
Gotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teodor pinned against the cage. Teodor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Teodor misses the target.
Jab from Teodor.#T3#
Gotti throws a solid leg kick but Teodor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gotti.
Gotti lands a right hook to the body.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Gotti tenderised Teodor's leg. Teodor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gotti thuds a left hand into Teodor's body.
Teodor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Teodor blocks the low kick.
Teodor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gotti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Teodor rather than just go for the knockout.
Gotti misses with an uppercut
and Teodor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teodor throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Teodor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teodor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teodor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotti misses with a straight left.
Teodor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti defending well as Teodor loads up on a big left hand.
Teodor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Teodor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teodor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotti.
Teodor blocks a head kick by Gotti.
A telegraphed right hand from Teodor misses the target.
Gotti connects with a crisp jab.
Gotti misses with a low kick.
Teodor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Teodor blocks the leg kick.
Gotti lands with a nice body punch.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teodor.
Teodor lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gotti, right into the meat.
Gotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gotti. Teodor shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotti tests Teodor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gotti throws a hook but Teodor avoids it easily.
It looked like Teodor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Teodor catches Gotti right on the button with a cross.
Teodor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Teodor!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Teodor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Teodor throws a shot from downtown. Gotti moves away and avoids it.
Gotti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teodor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gotti somewhat.
Teodor lands a nice hook to Gotti's body. Gotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teodor looks to land a left hand but Gotti moved out of range nicely.
Teodor cracks Gotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gotti checks a leg kick.#T1#
Gotti jabs Teodor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Teodor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teodor was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Gotti misses
and Teodor counters with a nice uppercut.
Teodor throws a right hand that Gotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotti also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Gotti.
Teodor ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.
Gotti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teodor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gotti tries to land a leg kick but Teodor saw it coming and moves away.
Teodor throws a push kick but Gotti slaps the foot to one side.
Teodor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teodor.
Gotti swings widly with a right hand
and Teodor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teodor connects with the punch.
Gotti misses with a kick to the body.
Gotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teodor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gotti throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gotti just manages to avoid it.
Gotti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teodor.
Gotti works Teodor's body with a nice hook.
Gotti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gotti misses the body punch
letting Teodor counter with a right hand.
Teodor is looking to chop away at Gotti's legs.
Don Gotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teodor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gotti throws out a leg kick but Teodor moves out of range and Gotti only half commits.
Teodor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Teodor lands with a hook. Gotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Teodor is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Gotti lands with a shot to the body.
Gotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teodor misses with a hook.
Teodor checks the leg kick.
Teodor tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Gotti counters with a shoot takedown. Teodor fights it but they end up in guard.
Gotti is fighting to break Teodor's control of his arms but Teodor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gotti passes Teodor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gotti is looking to advance position but Teodor won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gotti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teodor sees it coming and defends easily.
Teodor keeping hold of Gotti's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Teodor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gotti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gotti is looking to take a break and control but Teodor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gotti wants to pass to mount but Teodor is defending the position.
Teodor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotti. #SUB2#
Teodor makes his way to full guard, as Gotti worked for a kimura.
Gotti looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Atanase Teodor will probably get the nod.
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#
An inside leg kick from Gotti misses.
Gotti looks for the body kick but Teodor saw that one coming.
Gotti throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teodor misses with a straight left.
Teodor misses the jab.
Teodor misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Gotti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gotti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gotti.
Gotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teodor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gotti looking for a takedown.
Teodor lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor has a couple of punches blocked by Gotti.
Teodor throws a punch but it's blocked by Gotti. #BC#
Teodor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gotti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teodor checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Teodor misses the target.
Gotti lands a nice shot that snaps Teodor's head back.
Teodor jabs Gotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Gotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Teodor throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.
Teodor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teodor misses with a wild combination.
Gotti walks into a stiff left hand from Teodor.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Teodor moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Teodor.
Gotti missing with a left hand there. Teodor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gotti moves out of range as Teodor throws a body kick.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Teodor checks a leg kick nicely.
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Gotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gotti throws out a leg kick but Teodor moves out of range and Gotti only half commits.
Gotti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Teodor slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Teodor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teodor tests Gotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Gotti is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Teodor's head.
Teodor misses with an uppercut.
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Teodor counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Teodor finish him?
Teodor lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Gotti out cold! Gotti is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Atanase Teodor!
During a confident post fight interview, Atanase Teodor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pride FC 2 Potter vs Tsuruta
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Ozolinsh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gotti tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Gotti throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Gotti lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Gotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Gotti.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gotti's elbow.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Gotti prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Gotti has Ozolinsh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozolinsh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Gotti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body.
Gotti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ozolinsh or not.
Ozolinsh can't break the clinch.
Gotti misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gotti backwards. #T1#
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Gotti trying to control the position but instead, Ozolinsh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gotti into the cage.
Gotti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been informed that Gotti 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.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Gotti controls the action.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gotti.
Gotti tries for a takedown but Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gotti or not.
Gotti has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh. #BC2#
Gotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Gotti saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Gotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gotti lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand.
Gotti misses with the combination.
Gotti throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Gotti misses the target.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
Gotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Gotti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a good low kick that Gotti was not able to check.
Gotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh throws the kick towards the body but Gotti avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gotti 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 Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Gotti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gotti lands in his opponent's guard.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozolinsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozolinsh is pulling down on Gotti's head. It's preventing any offense from Gotti, at least for the moment.
Ozolinsh keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ozolinsh keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass.
Ozolinsh controls Gotti momentarily but Gotti frees himself.
Gotti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ozolinsh keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ozolinsh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gotti has Ozolinsh in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozolinsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gotti is tightening it up a little... Ozolinsh has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ozolinsh reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ozolinsh taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gotti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Don Gotti!
Don Gotti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #9
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Gotti misses with a hook to the body
and Kinshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kinshaw is looking to clinch.
Kinshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kinshaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Kinshaw 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.
Kinshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Gotti.
Gotti throws a right and a left that Kinshaw avoids nicely.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Kinshaw misses with a looping right.
Gotti lands with a hook. Kinshaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Kinshaw only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab by Gotti.
Gotti keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Gotti misses.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot.
Gotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kinshaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Gotti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kinshaw did well to prevent Gotti getting side control.
Kinshaw holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Kinshaw taking some punishment here, with Gotti in his half guard. #SUB#
Kinshaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotti.
Gotti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kinshaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kinshaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gotti slips nicely into half guard.
Kinshaw wants to control but Gotti is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinshaw is pressing down on Gotti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gotti stopping the sweep attempt from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Gotti is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Kinshaw has his foot on Gotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotti works his way back into a safe position though.
Kinshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gotti trying to control but Kinshaw is working from the bottom.
Gotti wants to pass the guard but Kinshaw is keeping the position.
Kinshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Gotti drops back looking for a leg! Kinshaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kinshaw manages to kick Gotti off! Gotti jumps back into Kinshaw's guard.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gotti walks into a jab.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinshaw leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kinshaw looks for the body kick but Gotti saw that one coming.
Kinshaw 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.#T4#
Gotti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gotti looks to land a right hand but Kinshaw moved out of range.
Gotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gotti throws a low kick but Kinshaw avoids it.
Gotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Kinshaw moves into range and clinches up with Gotti.
Kinshaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gotti.
Gotti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kinshaw walks away with a smile on his face. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinshaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gotti throws a head kick but Kinshaw moves out of range.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kinshaw's sensitive parts.
Karter Kinshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinshaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gotti to score with a decent uppercut.
Gotti lands a jab.
Kinshaw throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gotti.
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 Don Gotti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gotti lands with a good body shot.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.#CL#
Gotti forces Kinshaw back against the cage and clinches.
Kinshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Gotti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kinshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Gotti gets control of Kinshaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gotti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gotti keeping moving, preventing Kinshaw from controlling successfully.
Kinshaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kinshaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kinshaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotti is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gotti's guard.
Don Gotti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kinshaw trying to pass the guard but Gotti defending well. #T1#
Gotti is trying to maintain the position but Kinshaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Kinshaw has control of the leg.
Gotti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kinshaw with a nice head shot there.
Kinshaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kinshaw scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kinshaw preventing the sweep.
Kinshaw looking to pass the guard.
Kinshaw is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kinshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Gotti working for a triangle but Kinshaw defends it easily.
Kinshaw passes Gotti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gotti won't allow Kinshaw to pass to mount.
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Kinshaw has control of the leg.
Kinshaw wants to pass the guard but Gotti is defending well.
Kinshaw is thwarting Gotti's attempts to control the position.
Kinshaw prevents Gotti from improving his position.
Gotti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotti.
Kinshaw chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Gotti keeping moving, preventing Kinshaw from controlling successfully.
Kinshaw lands a couple of digs.
Kinshaw working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Gotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kinshaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kinshaw wants to pass the guard but Gotti is keeping the position.
Kinshaw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kinshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gotti is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kinshaw keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kinshaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotti controls the pace.
Gotti looking to pass the guard.
Gotti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kinshaw is positioning himself well to prevent Gotti advancing to mount.
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 Don Gotti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Gotti does no damage.
Kinshaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Kinshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gotti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kinshaw is out of range and Gotti settles back down.
Kinshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotti.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gotti.
Gotti throws the left hand but Kinshaw avoids the punch easily.
Gotti swings for the body but Kinshaw moves out of range.
Gotti misses with a leg kick
and Kinshaw counters with a straight right hand.
Kinshaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gotti missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Kinshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti misses with a takedown
and Kinshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotti.
Don Gotti is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kinshaw throws the left hand but Gotti avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Gotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kinshaw controlling the position.
Gotti stands and throws Kinshaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kinshaw tries to bench press Gotti off him but Gotti keeps the position.
Kinshaw is not content to let Gotti control the position. #SUB#
Gotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Kinshaw is defending well.
Gotti advances to mount. #SUB#
Gotti goes for an armbar but Kinshaw turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kinshaw. #T2#
Kinshaw trying to control but Gotti is working from the bottom.
Kinshaw landing with the ground and pound.
Kinshaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kinshaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gotti struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kinshaw prevents Gotti from improving his position.
Gotti is refusing to be controlled, as Kinshaw sits in half guard.
Don Gotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gotti keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Kinshaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Gotti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gotti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karter Kinshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gotti controls Kinshaw momentarily but Kinshaw frees himself.
Kinshaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotti is retaining full guard.
Gotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kinshaw's guard. #REVR#
Kinshaw keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully. #T4#
Gotti is really struggling to control Kinshaw but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kinshaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotti controls the pace.
Kinshaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Kinshaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gotti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kinshaw slips a nice elbow through Gotti's hands, connecting with Gotti's forehead.
Kinshaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gotti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kinshaw manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kinshaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Gotti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gotti, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Gotti!
Don Gotti 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: Ajax Worldwide #4
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Gotti scores with the left hand. Tiernan knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiernan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotti wants to counter with a clinch but Tiernan pushes him away.
Gotti throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Tiernan's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gotti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gotti moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Tiernan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti. #TD#
Tiernan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tiernan lands in his opponent's guard.
Gotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Gotti trying to control the position. #SU#
Tiernan stands and steps away. Gotti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tiernan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gotti's calf.
Tiernan takes a swing at Gotti's ribcage but misses.
Gotti staying out of range there.
Gotti connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gotti.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gotti enables Tiernan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gotti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Tiernan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiernan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Tiernan stands up from Gotti's guard - Tiernan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gotti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gotti dips to his left and cracks Tiernan with an uppercut!
Gotti feints a jab promting Tiernan to slip. Gotti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tiernan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tiernan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tiernan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tiernan drops his hands momentarily and Gotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiernan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gotti's hands.
Gotti scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan misses the jab.
Tiernan looks for a takedown but Gotti sprawls well.#T2#
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Gotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Tiernan. #TD2#
Gotti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tiernan is trying to defend but Gotti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Tiernan is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotti.
Gotti trying to mount his opponent but Tiernan defends it.
Gotti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gotti is looking to advance position but Tiernan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nice strikes from Gotti there. #T3##SUB2#
Gotti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tiernan has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti is pressing down on Tiernan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tiernan is holding on for now.
Tiernan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tiernan actively working from the bottom here.
Gotti is looking to advance position but Tiernan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiernan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotti. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tiernan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiernan.
Gotti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tiernan prevents Gotti from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Gotti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gotti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tiernan prevents Gotti from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gotti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gotti looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tiernan is avoiding damage well.
Tiernan is trying to get back to half guard.
Gotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiernan keeps working.
Gotti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tiernan can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiernan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Tiernan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gotti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tiernan can't do much from the bottom here.
Gotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiernan keeps working.
Gotti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tiernan is not content to let Gotti control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiernan prevents Gotti from improving position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gotti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gotti trying to control the action but Tiernan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gotti swings around for an armbar but Tiernan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gotti's guard.
Tiernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiernan won't allow Gotti to sweep him here.
Tiernan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Tiernan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiernan has managed to get both his arms back between Gotti's legs - danger averted.
Tiernan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gotti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tiernan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gotti.#T3##SU#
Tiernan decides to stand back up. Tiernan steps back and let's Gotti get back to his feet.
Tiernan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gotti's head.
Gotti throws a head kick that half lands.
Tiernan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiernan tries to land a front kick but Gotti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tiernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotti swings for the body but Tiernan moves out of range.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Gotti misses the target.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiernan moves away.
Tiernan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotti.
Tiernan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tiernan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tiernan wants to land a leg kick but Gotti is out of range.
Don Gotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Gotti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tiernan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4##SUB#
Tiernan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gotti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gotti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gotti trying to move into half guard but instead Tiernan has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Gotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiernan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tiernan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tiernan stopping the sweep attempt from Gotti.
Tiernan looking to pass the guard.
Tiernan preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Gotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tiernan looks to land a left hand but Gotti moved out of range nicely.
Tiernan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gotti lands a right hook to the body.
Tiernan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotti misses with a hook.
Tiernan is looking to counter punch.
Gotti tries to score with a low kick but Tiernan moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Gotti misses.
Tiernan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Gotti is looking to score with low kicks.
Tiernan 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.
Tiernan lands with a hook. Gotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gotti moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan looks to land a left hand but Gotti moved out of range nicely.
Gotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiernan's head.
Gotti lands a body shot.
Tiernan connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiernan's head.
Gotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Tiernan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti misses with a low kick.
Tiernan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gotti.
Tiernan lands with a hook. Gotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gotti.
Tiernan cracks a nice hook into Gotti's ribs.
Gotti is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Tiernan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiernan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiernan misses with a hook. Gotti ducked under it nicely.
Tiernan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiernan throws a head kick that misses.
Gotti defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Gotti.#T2#
Tiernan swings for the body but Gotti moves out of range.
Tiernan needs to keep his hands up - Gotti had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Gotti gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Tiernan has one foot on Gotti's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Conor Tiernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiernan throws out a loose jab but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiernan.
Tiernan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tiernan 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Gotti. That snapped Tiernan's head back.
Tiernan tries to clinch up but Gotti circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiernan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Tiernan.
Don Gotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Tiernan lands a nice looking body shot.
Gotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tiernan.
Tiernan tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Tiernan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Gotti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tiernan is trying to defend but Gotti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Gotti seems content to control.#SUB#
Tiernan actively working from the bottom here.
Tiernan trying to control from the bottom.
Gotti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tiernan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gotti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Gotti is continuing to stall.
Gotti blocks the strikes from Tiernan. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conor Tiernan.
Well Gotti 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Gotti!
Don Gotti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: AFC #29
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Shamkhalaev.#TD#
Gotti gets a double leg takedown into Shamkhalaev's guard.#SUB#
Gotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shamkhalaev dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Gotti is working an open guard so Shamkhalaev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gotti lands with a nice body punch.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotti moves away.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gotti misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight left.
Shamkhalaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamkhalaev loads up on a big right hand but Gotti slips the punch.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamkhalaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good work by Shamkhalaev as he checks the leg kick.
Gotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.#T1#
Gotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gotti throws a leg kick but Shamkhalaev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gotti moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes.
Gotti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gotti misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotti.
Shamkhalaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamkhalaev scrambles back to his feet.
Gotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gotti tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamkhalaev! But no joy.
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti moves to clinch but Shamkhalaev breaks away
letting Shamkhalaev counter with a right hand.
Gotti misses with an uppercut. Shamkhalaev saw that one coming.
Shamkhalaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gotti misses with a straight right.
Gotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamkhalaev.
A good leg kick by Shamkhalaev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut. Gotti saw that one coming.
Shamkhalaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gotti cracks the inside of Shamkhalaev's front leg. #T2#
Gotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gotti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamkhalaev throws a big shot that misses.
Shamkhalaev throws a lazy right hand but Gotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamkhalaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gotti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gotti ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
Gotti misses with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shamkhalaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gotti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamkhalaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shamkhalaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gotti.
Gotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gotti dips to his left and cracks Shamkhalaev with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Gotti.#T3#
Gotti throws a hook but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamkhalaev avoids the head kick by Gotti.
Gotti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hook to the body.
Gotti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamkhalaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Shamkhalaev blocks the low kick.
Gotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gotti misses with a looping right.
Gotti misses the shot to the body.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Shamkhalaev shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti cracks Shamkhalaev with a good jab.
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
Gotti shoots and misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Shamkhalaev.
Gotti connects with a body shot.
Gotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamkhalaev.
Gotti throws a hook but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown but Shamkhalaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shamkhalaev ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti throws a hook to the side of Shamkhalaev's head but Shamkhalaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamkhalaev lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Gotti misses.
It seemed like Shamkhalaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamkhalaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamkhalaev moves away from the strike by Gotti.
A left lands for Gotti.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Gotti slips a jab from Shamkhalaev.
A slow jab from Gotti misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamkhalaev 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 Gotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gotti throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shamkhalaev misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamkhalaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Shamkhalaev as Gotti shoots in.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamkhalaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shamkhalaev throws the left hand but Gotti avoids the punch easily.
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Gotti's ribcage but misses.
Shamkhalaev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gotti momentarily.
Gotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shamkhalaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamkhalaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gotti dodges the punch combination from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev connects with a right hand. Gotti shakes it off.
Shamkhalaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping right.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamkhalaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gotti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gotti lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Gotti drops back looking for a leg! Shamkhalaev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shamkhalaev manages to kick Gotti off! Gotti jumps back into Shamkhalaev's guard. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gotti is looking to advance position but Shamkhalaev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Gotti is trying desperately to improve position.#SU2#
Shamkhalaev stands up from mount. Strange move.
Shamkhalaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Shamkhalaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamkhalaev.
Gotti misses with a straight left.
Gotti lands a head shot.
Shamkhalaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gotti doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gotti.
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Gotti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamkhalaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Shamkhalaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gotti misses with a jab to the body
and Shamkhalaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti connects with a looping right hand.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Gotti.
Gotti throws a leg kick which misses Shamkhalaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid it.
Gotti throws a low kick but Shamkhalaev avoids it.
Shamkhalaev throws a shot to the body.
Gotti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Gotti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamkhalaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotti throws a leg kick but Shamkhalaev moved away.
Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotti thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Gotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Gotti misses the jab.
Shamkhalaev stuffs the takedown.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Shamkhalaev finds it's target.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping right.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gotti is looking to counter the offense by Shamkhalaev and move into the clinch.
Shamkhalaev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gotti's hands.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt - Shamkhalaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Shamkhalaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamkhalaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Gotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamkhalaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gotti scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gotti.
Don Gotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gotti throws a chopping leg kick but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Gotti looking to score a takedown here. Shamkhalaev is defending well but Gotti drives through and ends up in Shamkhalaev's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Gotti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shamkhalaev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gotti, into his guard. #REVB#
Shamkhalaev preventing the sweep.
Gotti has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shamkhalaev has passed into side control.
Gotti tries to buck Shamkhalaev off but Shamkhalaev is having none of it.#SU2#
Shamkhalaev decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Gotti counters by clinching up.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Gotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gotti ducks right into an uppercut from Shamkhalaev.
Good leg kick by Gotti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamkhalaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hook to the body.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Gotti lands a nice shot that snaps Shamkhalaev's head back.
Gotti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamkhalaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Gotti misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamkhalaev! But no joy.
Gotti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gotti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamkhalaev is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Shamkhalaev.#T1#
Gotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamkhalaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gotti misses with an uppercut.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamkhalaev moves away.
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Gotti's ribcage but misses.
Shamkhalaev blocks a jab.
Gotti wants to clinch up but Shamkhalaev keeps it at a distance.
Shamkhalaev lands the left hand.
Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamkhalaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamkhalaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shamkhalaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotti.
Gotti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Gotti.
Gotti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamkhalaev circles away.
Shamkhalaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamkhalaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gotti.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamkhalaev moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gotti.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamkhalaev.
Gotti darts in looking for a takedown but Shamkhalaev gets double underhooks and turns Gotti into the cage.
Shamkhalaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamkhalaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Gotti is predictable there
and Shamkhalaev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws a big shot that misses.
Gotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamkhalaev.
Gotti walks into a straight right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Shamkhalaev lands.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Shamkhalaev - just one landing.
Shamkhalaev throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gotti's head backwards.
Shamkhalaev throws a lazy right hand but Gotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook but Gotti blocks it.
Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gotti.
Shamkhalaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamkhalaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotti throws a front kick aimed at Shamkhalaev's knee but Shamkhalaev avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gotti.
Shamkhalaev slips a jab from Gotti.
Gotti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Shamkhalaev - just one landing.
Shamkhalaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamkhalaev slips a straight right by Gotti.
Shamkhalaev with a nice cross.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Shamkhalaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotti 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.
Shamkhalaev missing with a left hand there. Gotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamkhalaev's hands.
Gotti takes a swing at Shamkhalaev's ribcage but misses.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab to Gotti's midsection.
Shamkhalaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamkhalaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Gotti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Shamkhalaev as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Shamkhalaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Gotti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotti slips a straight right by Shamkhalaev.
Gotti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gotti swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Gotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shamkhalaev 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Ajax Worldwide #1
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Gotti throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Hijikata counters with a low kick, right behind Gotti 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hijikata throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hijikata counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Gotti misses
and Hijikata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gotti jabs Hijikata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hijikata lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
It appears Hijikata was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gotti.
Nice cross by Gotti.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata scores with a nice body kick.
Hijikata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Gotti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Hijikata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gotti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been informed that Gotti 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.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gotti clobbers Hijikata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hijikata slaps away a takedown attempt from Gotti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hijikata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gotti.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Hijikata.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Hijikata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hijikata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hijikata pinned against the cage. Hijikata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toshi Hijikata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hijikata's calf.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Hijikata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Hijikata jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Hijikata misses its target.#CL2#
Gotti has managed to clinch.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Gotti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hijikata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Hijikata throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata digs a good hook to Gotti's body.
Hijikata sizes up Gotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Hijikata avoids them all with ease.
Hijikata throws a chopping leg kick but Gotti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Toshi Hijikata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Gotti's head but Gotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata lands with a nice body punch.
Hijikata 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.
A big right from Gotti misses.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
A low kick from Hijikata misses
and Gotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hijikata lands with a nice body kick.
Gotti misses with a left hand
and Hijikata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gotti thinking.
Hijikata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hijikata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hijikata keeps Gotti at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Gotti throws a big shot that misses.
Gotti moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a jab to the nose.
Gotti looks to land a right hand but Hijikata moved out of range.
Gotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
Hijikata misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gotti throws a low kick but Hijikata moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hijikata.
Hijikata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Hijikata wants to slow Gotti down by chopping away at his legs.
Gotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hijikata but Hijikata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gotti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Gotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hijikata.
Hijikata has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gotti.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD2#
Hijikata gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hijikata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotti is stalling in the full guard.
Gotti being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
That's time! Hijikata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotti. Gotti obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gotti swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gotti jabs Hijikata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hijikata throws a sloppy head kick and Gotti moves out of range easily.
Hijikata lands a nice shot that snaps Gotti's head back.
Hijikata digs a good hook to Gotti's body.
Gotti misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Gotti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hijikata on his heels. He'll look to pass Hijikata's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hijikata is keeping the position for now.
Hijikata controlling the position.
Gotti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Hijikata has Gotti pulled in close to control his posture.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hijikata is keeping the position for now.
Gotti postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gotti throws an off balance right hand
and Hijikata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hijikata.
Gotti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gotti misses with a body shot.
Hijikata tried to counter with a leg kick but Gotti avoided it.
Gotti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Gotti misses with an uppercut
and Hijikata counters with an inside leg kick.
Gotti lands with a kick to the temple. Hijikata shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hijikata moves out of range of the body kick.
Gotti slips under a jab from Hijikata.
Gotti lands a nice looking body shot.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata throws a series of punches but Gotti moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Gotti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata keeps Gotti at a distance using the push kick.
Gotti shoots and misses
and Hijikata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gotti cracks the inside of Hijikata's front leg.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata throws the left hand but Gotti avoids the punch easily.
Gotti moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
Hijikata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gotti can do to turn this around?
Gotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Gotti's leg but Gotti calmly moves out of range.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotti scores with a three punch combo!
Gotti misses with a looping right.
Gotti needs to keep his hands up - Hijikata had a free shot at his head there.
Hijikata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Gotti lands a nice hook to Hijikata's body. Hijikata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.#TD2#
Gotti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Hijikata tries to roll over but Gotti keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti not doing much here.
Hijikata is positioning himself well to prevent Gotti advancing to mount.
Hijikata trying to hold on to Gotti's head to control him but Gotti postures up.
Gotti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hijikata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Gotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Nice body kick there by Hijikata.#TD2#
Gotti scores with a takedown into Hijikata's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti trying to control but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Gotti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hijikata has his hands on Gotti's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Hijikata is adopting a defensive guard.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hijikata has Gotti pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gotti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gotti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gotti.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gotti scoring well with a low kick there.
Gotti connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hijikata, as that shot connected.
Gotti fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Gotti is predictable there
and Hijikata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Gotti moves out of range easily.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Gotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gotti down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hijikata counters with a body kick that stops Gotti in his tracks momentarily.
Gotti connects with the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gotti.
Gotti takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gotti 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 Hijikata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hijikata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Gotti gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Gotti trying to control the position but Hijikata is working away.
Gotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hijikata can't do much from the bottom here.
Hijikata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rings Russia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gotti wants to control but Hijikata is keeping him busy.
Hijikata sneaks back into half guard.
Hijikata is positioning himself well to prevent Gotti advancing to mount.
Gotti is taking a breather. Hijikata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hijikata is pressing down on Gotti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hijikata trying to control the position here.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hijikata pulls Gotti in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Toshi Hijikata did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Gotti.
Gotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toshi Hijikata is winning the standup battle so far.
Hijikata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hijikata throws a hook but Gotti blocks it.
Gotti throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti throws a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Gotti misses with an uppercut.
Hijikata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gotti! But no joy.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gotti throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Gotti wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
Hijikata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gotti throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Gotti as he checks the leg kick.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hijikata defends it well.#T1#
Gotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Gotti misses.
Hijikata misses with a jab to the body
and Gotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotti throws the kick towards the body but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Gotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Good shot there by Gotti.
Hijikata connects with a body shot.
Gotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
A nice side step and Gotti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hijikata cracks Gotti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gotti tries to bum rush Hijikata with a series of wild strikes but Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Gotti.
Hijikata 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.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Hijikata counters with a nice body kick.
Gotti is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gotti throws a right hand that Hijikata ducks under and follows up with a left that Hijikata also avoids with ease.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Gotti checks it.
Hijikata checks a low kick from Gotti.
Hijikata appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hijikata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti swings widly with a right hand
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
Hijikata throws a push kick but Gotti slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Gotti blocks the leg kick.
Hijikata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Gotti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Gotti lands a jab to the head.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotti throws out the jab. #T3#
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hijikata with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Danga de danga de dang - Gotti scores with a four punch combination!
Hijikata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gotti misses with a two punch combination.
Gotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hijikata tries to avoid it but Gotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hijikata to the ground. Hijikata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A good leg kick by Gotti.
Gotti misses with a straight left.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Gotti checks it.
Gotti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gotti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gotti shoots in but Hijikata avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Gotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hijikata throws a shot to the body.
Hijikata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotti throws a combination that misses
and Hijikata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gotti thinking.
Gotti lands with a right hand.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Gotti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gotti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hijikata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gotti off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata tries to get the hooks in deep but Gotti pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Gotti dives in and grabs Hijikata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hijikata pushes down on Gotti's head and hops out.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hijikata counters with a nice leg kick.
Gotti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hijikata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gotti. Gotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gotti throws a front kick aimed at Hijikata's knee but Hijikata avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gotti checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Hijikata.
Jab, jab by Hijikata - just one landing.
Gotti connects with a looping right hand.
Hijikata connects with a looping right hand.
Gotti throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Gotti clinches. #TD2#
Gotti gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hijikata manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gotti keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Hijikata.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hijikata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gotti fails to land. #BC#
Hijikata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Hijikata misses its intended target.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gotti counters with an inside leg kick.
Gotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hijikata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hijikata stuffs the takedown attempt from Gotti. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotti is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Gotti moved away.
Gotti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good work by Gotti as he checks the leg kick.
Gotti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Gotti blocks the leg kick.
Gotti scores with a leg kick.
Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotti. Gotti obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Gotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hijikata lands a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gotti checks a leg kick.
Gotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotti moves away.
Gotti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hijikata defends well and Gotti ends up having to push Hijikata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Toshi Hijikata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Gotti misses.
Gotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Gotti moves out of range of the body kick.
Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Gotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Don Gotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gotti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hijikata lands with a nice body kick.
Gotti throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gotti tried to score with a low kick but Hijikata checks it.
Hijikata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotti.
Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotti. Gotti obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata throws a hook but Gotti blocks it.
Gotti lands an overhand right.
Hijikata lands an overhand right.
Hijikata slips a straight right by Gotti.
Gotti lands with a nice body punch.
Gotti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hijikata counters with a good, hard body kick but Gotti shrugs it off.
A big left from Gotti misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotti misses with a low kick.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Gotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Gotti lands a nice looking body shot.
Gotti ducks right into an uppercut from Hijikata.
Gotti takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Gotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Hijikata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Hijikata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hijikata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gotti's hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hijikata.
Gotti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hijikata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hijikata 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
Toshi Hijikata retains his lightweight title!

Event: AFC #20 Prelims
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Gotti connects with a body shot that sends Chernokov's belly button to the back.
Gotti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Chernokov gets caught flat footed, as Gotti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chernokov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gotti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chernokov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov wants to sweep here but Gotti controlling him for the moment.
Chernokov being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass. #T1#
Chernokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gotti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chernokov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Chernokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gotti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gotti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chernokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernokov, not yet.
Chernokov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gotti sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Gotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Gotti throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Gotti lands a jab to the head.
Chernokov connects with a single shot there.
Gotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chernokov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gotti thinking.
Gotti throws a good cross that connects.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Gotti
and Chernokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotti connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Gotti.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Chernokov as Gotti shoots in.
Chernokov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotti. Gotti obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Nice body punch from Gotti.
Gotti slips under a jab from Chernokov.
Gotti tries to counter with a clinch but Chernokov shakes him off and moves away.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gotti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Gotti misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Chernokov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Chernokov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gotti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chernokov is in Gotti's guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gotti has his foot on Chernokov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chernokov works his way back into a safe position though.
Chernokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernokov postures up and lands a big shot to Gotti's brow. #SUB2#
Gotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chernokov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chernokov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chernokov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov wants to improve his position but Gotti is controlling well. #SUB#
Chernokov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chernokov won't allow Gotti to pass to mount.
Gotti controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chernokov blocks a head kick by Gotti.
Gotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chernokov 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.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotti.
Gotti defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Chernokov walks into a jab.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Gotti ducked under it nicely.
Gotti takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
Gotti throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov cracks Gotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Gotti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gotti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Gotti trying to control the action but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
Gotti advances to full mount. #T1#
Gotti lands a couple of good shots and Chernokov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chernokov tries to break free.
Gotti has good solid back control here.
Chernokov tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Chernokov right now.
Chernokov is keeping busy. #T2#
Chernokov is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Gotti is looking for the choke from the back position but Chernokov is controlling his hands well.
Chernokov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gotti.
Gotti has the hooks in. Chernokov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gotti keeps control of the position easily here as Chernokov tries to buck him off.
Gotti somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gotti trying to control.
Well, with Gotti on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chernokov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Chernokov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3##SUB2#
Chernokov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gotti gets his way!
Chernokov staying busy and making it hard for Gotti to control.
Chernokov can't escape the position.
Gotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Chernokov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gotti.
You can see the frustration on Chernokov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for the RNC.
Gotti has the hooks in. Chernokov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chernokov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chernokov breaks Gotti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernokov is one step ahead there.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gotti has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernokov postures up and lands a big shot to Gotti's brow.
Chernokov trying to control but Gotti is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gotti is looking for a triangle but Chernokov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Chernokov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernokov has managed to get both his arms back between Gotti's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Gotti keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gotti throws a sloppy head kick and Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gotti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Gotti moves out of range.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Gotti.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Don Gotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gotti connects with the punch.
Chernokov lunges at Gotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotti's hand.
Gotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Gotti misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti jabs Chernokov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chernokov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gotti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gotti lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Gotti misses with an uppercut.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Gotti moved out of range nicely.
Gotti throws a leg kick but Chernokov checks it.
Gotti misses with a leg kick
and Chernokov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Gotti's head but Gotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti is looking to slow Chernokov down with leg kicks.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Gotti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Gotti with that takedown attempt.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chernokov but Chernokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Chernokov slips under a jab.
Chernokov misses with the combination.
Gotti throws a leg kick but Chernokov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Chernokov does no damage.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Gotti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Gotti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gotti throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotti throws out the jab.
Gotti misses the jab.
Don Gotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gotti.
Gotti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexei Chernokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Chernokov checks a low kick from Gotti.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Gotti.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Chernokov defending well as Gotti loads up on a big left hand.
Gotti fails with the takedown
letting Chernokov counter with a right hand.
Chernokov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Gotti. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Gotti thuds a left hand into Chernokov's body.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Chernokov slips the punch.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.
Chernokov blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Gotti coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chernokov is able to avoid easily.
Chernokov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotti misses with a head kick.
Chernokov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gotti sprawls and moves away.
Gotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gotti drops his hands momentarily and Chernokov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gotti throws a hook but Chernokov blocks it.
Gotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gotti there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Gotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gotti 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Gotti!
Don Gotti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DARE 71
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Gotti stalks Ozolinsh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ozolinsh's face. Ozolinsh staggers backwards, shaken.
Gotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti 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.
Gotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Gotti cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Gotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gotti.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Gotti moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Gotti.
Ozolinsh 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.
Ozolinsh tries to land a body kick
and Gotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Gotti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Gotti's corner calls for a 1-2. Gotti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gotti dives in for a single leg takedown but Ozolinsh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gotti swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range. #T1#
Ozolinsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotti. Gotti obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Gotti moves out of range.
Gotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ozolinsh pinned against the cage. Ozolinsh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Gotti moves into range and clinches up with Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gotti lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Gotti controls his hands.
Gotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gotti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ozolinsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Gotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gotti 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 Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a right hand that misses
and Gotti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gotti lands a nice looking body shot.
Ozolinsh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotti misses with a body shot.
Gotti takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Gotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Gotti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gotti scores with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Gotti circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ozolinsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Gotti misses
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Ozolinsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotti.
Gotti lands with a shot to the body.
Gotti looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Gotti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gotti is looking to wear down Ozolinsh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Gotti slips the punch.
Gotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Ozolinsh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Ozolinsh darts in and clinches Gotti up against the cage.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Gotti.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Gotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Gotti lands a jab to the nose.
Gotti takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Gotti shoots in and gets a takedown into Ozolinsh's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gotti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ozolinsh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gotti, into his guard. #REVB#
Gotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gotti wants to hit a switch here but Ozolinsh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gotti there!
Ozolinsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gotti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gotti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gotti ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ozolinsh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gotti.
Gotti wants to clinch.
Gotti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozolinsh's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotti connects with a nice looking jab.
Don Gotti is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Gotti lands a jab-cross combination.
Gotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh throws a big counter head kick but Gotti avoids it with no problem.
Gotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Gotti misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Ozolinsh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ozolinsh keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Ozolinsh pulls Gotti in close to prevent any damage.
Gotti stopping the sweep attempt from Ozolinsh.
Gotti throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Gotti trying to control but Ozolinsh is working from the bottom.
Gotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolinsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ozolinsh keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gotti lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Gotti blocks it.
Gotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh walks into a left hand. #T3#
Gotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a good low kick that Gotti was not able to check.
Gotti thuds a left hand into Ozolinsh's body.
Gotti misses with a body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Gotti. Beautiful body shot.
Ozolinsh scores with the left hand. Gotti knows he should have avoided that one.
Gotti works over Ozolinsh's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab from Gotti.
Gotti throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh pounces like a tiger and cracks Gotti with a vicious hook! Gotti is down but not out! Ozolinsh follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DARE 64 : GODS OF WAR
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Gotti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens connects with an inside leg kick.
Valens 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.
Gotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Gotti wants to clinch up but Valens keeps it at a distance.
Valens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Valens.
Valens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gotti cracks Valens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valens throws a head kick that misses.
Gotti connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gotti momentarily.
Gotti lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Gotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gotti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valens swings wildly with an uppercut but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotti is trying to drag Valens to the mat but Valens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Gotti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valens backwards.
Valens prevents the takedown attempt.
Valens working hard to break the clinch.
Valens lands a body punch.
Gotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valens's elbow. #BC2#
Valens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valens to score with a decent uppercut.
Gotti misses with an uppercut.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valens misses the jab.
Good exchange - Gotti coming out on top.
Gotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valens throws a fast counter high kick but Gotti manages to duck under it in time.
Gotti throws a leg kick but Valens moved away.
Valens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gotti tries to counter with a takedown but Valens is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Gotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gotti's corner calls for a 1-2. Gotti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gotti throws a shot from downtown. Valens moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti lands a slapping body shot.
Gotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valens.
Valens scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Gotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valens is looking to chop away at Gotti's legs.
Gotti scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gotti at a distance.
Valens thuds a left hand into Gotti's body.
Gotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valens on the side of the head.
Valens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Gotti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gotti.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti wants to slow Valens down by chopping away at his legs.
Gotti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valens avoids it really well and circles away.
Gotti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Valens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gotti throwing a counter right hand but Valens manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Valens blocks the low kick.
Valens misses with a looping left.
Gotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Gotti drives through with a takedown into Valens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Valens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotti controlling from the top position.
Valens looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Valens keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens slips a jab from Gotti.
Valens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti tries to clinch there but Valens circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Valens moved out of range nicely.
Gotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
Gotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valens circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Valens misses.
Gotti misses the shot to the body.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valens moves away.
Valens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gotti rather than just go for the knockout.
Gotti misses the jab.
Valens throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.
Gotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valens moves out of range as Gotti strikes.
Valens with a nice cross.
Valens lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gotti or perhaps it was just good defense by Valens, which made it look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Gotti.
Gotti avoids the head kick by Valens.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Gotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Valens.
Gotti misses with a body shot.
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti slips a straight right by Valens.
Gotti closes the distance and clinches up with Valens, looking for a takedown. Gotti pushes Valens against the cage but Valens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Valens circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Valens there.
Gotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Valens.
Valens defending well as Gotti loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Valens misses.
Gotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotti with a body shot.
Valens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valens throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.
Valens misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valens checks a leg kick.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Valens blocks the low kick.#TD#
Gotti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gotti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Valens is looking for a sweep. Gotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valens is not content to let Gotti control the position.
Valens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valens.
Gotti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valens is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gotti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Valens is adopting a defensive guard.
Valens trying to keep a closed guard but Gotti is proving a slippery customer.
Gotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Valens has wrist control.
Valens 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.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Gotti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Valens is retaining full guard.
Valens pulls Gotti in close to prevent any damage.
Gotti lands a couple of elbows.
Valens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotti controls the pace.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valens is trying to control the position but Gotti postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gotti counters with a straight right hand.
Gotti misses with a looping right.
Valens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gotti throws a combination that misses
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Don Gotti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gotti dives in for a single leg takedown but Valens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotti lands a right hook to the body.
Valens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valens moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotti throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gotti checks a leg kick.
Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Valens tries to sprawl out of it but Gotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotti lunges at Valens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valens's hand.
Valens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gotti scrambles back to his feet.
Gotti throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Valens misses with a body shot #CL#
and Gotti counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1##BC2#
Valens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gotti moves out of range as Valens strikes.
Valens cracks Gotti with a good jab.
Gotti gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Gotti closes the distance and pushes Valens back into the cage.
Gotti is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gotti has Valens pressed against the cage, preventing Valens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gotti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gotti is trying to trip Valens. He has hold of a leg but Valens is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gotti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valens is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valens keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Valens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Valens has wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valens keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass.
Valens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valens is trying to control the position but Gotti postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gotti shoots for a double leg takedown but Valens sprawls well. He's pushed Gotti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valens has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotti with a nice cross.
Don Gotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gotti somewhat.
Don Gotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gotti throws an off balance right hand
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valens.
Gotti stuns Valens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gotti takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Valens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gotti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valens has Gotti pulled in close to control his posture.
Valens looking for a sweep. Not yet Valens, not yet.
Valens managing to control the position. #T4#
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti looking to pass the guard.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens jabs Gotti right on the nose. Gotti blinks but takes it well.
Gotti blocks a head kick by Valens.
Gotti throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valens. Gotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Gotti.
Well Gotti 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Gotti!
A less than humble Don Gotti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 579 - Reclaiming Glory
Date: May 25, 2018

#R1#
Probong connects with a nice looking jab.
Probong 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.
Probong lands a jab.
Gotti lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Gotti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gotti.
Gotti tries to clinch but Probong is having none of it.
Gotti wants to clinch
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotti misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gotti moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Probong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti throws a right hand that misses
and Probong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Probong's corner calls for a 1-2. Probong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Probong throws a hook to the side of Gotti's head but Gotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gotti is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotti missing with a left hand there. Probong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probong moves away.
Gotti thuds a left hand into Probong's body.
Probong slips under a jab.
Gotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Probong slips under a jab.
Probong throws out a counter right but Gotti avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick from Probong.
Probong ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.
Gotti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Julius Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Probong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probong throws a counter combo.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gotti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Gotti is rocked!#T2#
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Probong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probong blocks a jab.
Probong lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gotti falls backwards - clearly groggy! Probong dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sni Probong!
A relieved looking Sni Probong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 574 - Dominance
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Gai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Gotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gai told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gai managing to control the position.
Gotti looking to pass the guard.
Gotti trying to control but Gai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gai's guard.
Gai wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gotti seems to be working for a kimura but Gai defends the submission attempt.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gotti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gotti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gai seems keen to control Gotti's posture.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gotti's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gai postures up in Gotti's guard and throws a big left but Gotti blocks it. #SUB#
Gai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gai trying to control but Gotti is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gotti pushes a forearm under Gai's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gai is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Gotti!
A less than humble Don Gotti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 569 - Heavy Lies The Crown
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Gotti misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis jabs Gotti right on the nose. Gotti blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davis slips under a jab.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Gotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis throws the left hand but Gotti avoids the punch easily.
Gotti 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.
Gotti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Julius Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davis tried to score with a low kick but Gotti checks it.
Gotti walks into a left hand.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotti circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Gotti swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Gotti misses with a body punch
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis is looking to score with low kicks.
Gotti misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Gotti. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotti.
Gotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab. #TD#
Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gotti 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.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Gotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis being controlled here, momentarily.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet.
Gotti looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Gotti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gotti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davis is not content to let Gotti control the position. #SUB#
Gotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gotti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gotti trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Gotti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gotti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Gotti drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gotti swings around for an armbar but Davis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gotti's guard.#SUB#
Gotti isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Davis stacks Gotti 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 Davis!
Gotti is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Gotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotti lands a jab to Davis's midsection.
Gotti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davis jabs Gotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gotti is looking to wear down Davis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Gotti should have avoided that one.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davis is looking to slow Gotti down with leg kicks.
Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gotti's hands.
Gotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Gotti throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis sizes up Gotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis avoids the body shot from Gotti.
As Gotti backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Gotti manages to avoid it all.
Gotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Gotti. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gotti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Davis defending well as Gotti loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Davis.
Gotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gotti blocks a jab.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Davis tries to counter it with a takedown but Gotti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis blocks a jab.
Gotti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gotti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Davis manages to circle out of the way.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Gotti moved out of range nicely.
Gotti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davis sprawls and moves away.
Gotti takes one on the button.
Gotti tries to clinch there but Davis circles away. #T2#
Gotti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Davis throws a leg kick that misses.
Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis connects with a body shot.
Davis lands a head kick!
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gotti. That did some damage!
Davis with a nice cross.
Gotti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davis counters with a good low kick that Gotti was not able to check.
Gotti misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Gotti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davis on his heels. He'll look to pass Davis's guard now, I'm sure.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gotti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gotti, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Davis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Gotti looking for subs off his back but Davis has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotti manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #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.#SUB#
Gotti is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gotti has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gotti looking for subs off his back but Davis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gotti wants to get back to full guard but Davis has mounted him!
Gotti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gotti is looking to escape.
Gotti is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gotti shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Gotti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gotti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Gotti misses.
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gotti.
Gotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Davis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Davis duly obliges.
Davis lands a body shot.
Gotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gotti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Davis - the referee stops the clock and Gotti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Davis. Gotti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gotti cracks Davis with an open hand slap.
Davis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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!
Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gotti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1##TD#
Gotti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Davis kicks Gotti off and gets to his feet.
Gotti scores with a jab to the body.
Davis takes one to the chin there.
Gotti blocks a head kick by Davis.
Gotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Good shot there by Davis.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gotti.
Davis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Davis throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Gotti fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Gotti seems unphased.
Davis misses with a hook. Gotti ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Davis leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gotti tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Gotti.
Gotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Don Gotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Gotti seems unphased.
Davis lunges at Gotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotti's hand.
Davis slips a jab from Gotti.
Davis digs a good hook to Gotti's body.
Davis throws a leg kick which misses Gotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Gotti tries to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Gotti.
Davis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davis looks to land a body kick but Gotti moved away.
Gotti darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns Gotti into the cage.
Corey Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Davis there.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotti.
Davis slips under a jab from Gotti.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gotti.
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!
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Davis misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
Gotti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Gotti throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Gotti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Gotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gotti throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Gotti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gotti takes one on the button.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gotti.
Davis digs a good body shot into Gotti's ribs.
Davis stuns Gotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Davis scores with a four punch combination!
Davis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Gotti.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Davis!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Davis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Aspire 97: Tsoko vs. Susi
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Chalke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chalke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gotti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chalke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Chalke slips the punch.
Chalke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chalke looks to land a combination but Gotti avoids it well. #CL2#
Gotti moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gotti. #TD2#
Gotti has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chalke uses from the top position.
Gotti can't keep his opponent in guard - Chalke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chalke working Gotti over with strikes.
Chalke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gotti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Gotti looking for submissions off his back.
Chalke wants to take a breather but Gotti is having none of it. #T1#
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Chalke has control of the leg.
Gotti is staying active underneath Chalke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gotti is looking for a sweep. Chalke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chalke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gotti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chalke.
Chalke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gotti keeps working. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for submissions off his back.
Chalke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gotti tries to roll over but Chalke keeps him under control.
Gotti is not content to let Chalke control the position.
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Chalke has control of the leg.
Chalke trying to control from half guard but Gotti is working away.
Gotti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chalke is one step ahead there. #T3#
Chalke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chalke controls the position.
Gotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gotti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chalke trying to control the action but Gotti is working from the bottom.
Chalke prevents Gotti from improving his position.
Chalke wants to take a breather but Gotti is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Gotti tries to roll over but Chalke keeps him under control.
Chalke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chalke is positioning himself well to prevent Gotti advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chalke looks for the body kick but Gotti saw that one coming. #CL#
Chalke clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Gotti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chalke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Gotti working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gotti is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chalke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've been hearing good reports from Chalke'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.#SUB2#
Gotti looking for the choke from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotti working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gotti trying to control momentarily.
Gotti avoiding Chalke 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Gotti tries to keep control of the position but Chalke is staying busy.#SUB2#
Gotti has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Chalke fending off the submission attempt from Gotti.
Chalke trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Well, with Gotti on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chalke is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gotti struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Gotti keeps control of the position as Chalke tries to break free. #SUB2#
Gotti has his arm under Chalke's chin here. Game over son! Gotti squeezes tightly and Chalke is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Gotti!
A less than humble Don Gotti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Aspire 95: Green vs Souvlaki 2
Date: Dec 24, 2017

#R1#
Gotti throws a big shot that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gotti 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.
Gotti throws a looping overhand right but Atsushii ducks down to avoid it.
Atsushii throws a head kick that misses.
Gotti goes for a double leg but Atsushii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atsushii continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Atsushii misses the target.
Atsushii throws the left hand but Gotti avoids the punch easily.
Gotti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gotti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gotti throws a body punch but Atsushii moves out of range.
Gotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Gotti feints and as Atsushii raises his hands in defense, Gotti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Gotti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gotti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gotti stopping the sweep attempt from Atsushii.#SUB2#
Gotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atsushii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gotti has Atsushii in his guard.#REVR#
Gotti tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Gotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Gotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotti keeping moving, preventing Atsushii from controlling successfully.
Gotti has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Atsushii has passed into side control.
Gotti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atsushii's best efforts.#SUB2#
Gotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotti tries to roll over but Atsushii keeps him under control.#T3#
Atsushii trying to control the pace.
Gotti has a hand on Atsushii's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Atsushii takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gotti tries to reverse the position but Atsushii maintains control.
Atsushii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gotti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gotti gets back to half guard.
Gotti tries to roll over but Atsushii keeps him under control.#T4#
Gotti is staying active underneath Atsushii, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for subs from the bottom but Atsushii mounts him!
Gotti can't escape the position.
Atsushii controlling from mount.
Gotti is desperately trying to improve his position but Atsushii has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti keeps trying to improve his position.
Atsushii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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 Kuroda Atsushii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atsushii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Gotti.
Gotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushii manages to avoid it.
Gotti moves out of range as Atsushii throws a body kick.
Atsushii tries a low kick but Gotti avoids it.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Atsushii is just out of range.
Gotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atsushii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Gotti backs away, Atsushii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gotti lunges at Atsushii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Atsushii's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gotti's head.
Gotti misses with an uppercut
and Atsushii counters with a right hand to the body.
Gotti blocks a head kick by Atsushii. #TD2#
Gotti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Gotti is looking for a kimura but Atsushii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotti to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Gotti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atsushii has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gotti is working for a submission of some sort.
Don Gotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atsushii preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gotti is working for a kimura but Atsushii is defending it quite comfortably.
Atsushii is not content to let Gotti control the position.#SUB2#
Gotti is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Gotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Atsushii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Gotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB2#
Gotti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gotti is looking to take a break and control but Atsushii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atsushii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gotti won't allow Atsushii to sweep him here.
Gotti passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Atsushii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Gotti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Atsushii is looking to regain half guard here but Gotti keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gotti 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.

Don Gotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushii.
Atsushii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Atsushii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atsushii's corner calls for a 1-2. Atsushii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Gotti throws a body punch but Atsushii moves out of range.
Atsushii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Atsushii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Atsushii lands a nice hook to Gotti's body. Gotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Atsushii throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Gotti counters with a shoot takedown. Atsushii fights it but they end up in guard.
Atsushii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotti is one step ahead there.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atsushii seems keen to control Gotti's posture.
Atsushii working a defensive guard here.
Atsushii pulls Gotti in close to prevent any damage.
Gotti postures up.
Gotti won't allow Atsushii to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
Gotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atsushii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gotti has Atsushii in his guard.#REVR#
Gotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotti, not yet.
Atsushii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gotti wants to sweep here but Atsushii controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gotti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Atsushii is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gotti.#T3#
Gotti looks to move to half guard but instead Atsushii has passed into mount! Damn!
Atsushii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gotti is looking to escape.
Atsushii prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Gotti is still trying to improve position.
Gotti 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.
Atsushii trying to control from half guard but Gotti is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Gotti looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Atsushii pushes past his half guard into mount!
Atsushii controlling his opponent.
Gotti is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti regains half guard.
Atsushii prevents Gotti from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kuroda Atsushii.
I think Atsushii 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Aspire 91: Green v Lee
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away.
Hart flicks out a counter leg kick but Gotti steps away.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hart! But no joy.
We've been informed that Hart 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.
Gotti moves out of range as Hart strikes.
Gotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hart connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gotti scrambles back to his feet.
Gotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Gotti blocks the low kick.
Gotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hart.
Gotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti moves out of range as Hart strikes.
Gotti attempts a counter takedown but Hart avoids it well and moves away.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Hart moves out of range.
Hart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target. #T1#
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti throws a lazy right hand but Hart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gotti is looking to wear down Hart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Gotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hart moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hart! But no joy.#CL#
Gotti closes the distance and pushes Hart back into the cage.#TD#
Gotti lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotti.
Gotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gotti trying to control the pace.
Hart is staying active underneath Gotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Hart is looking for a sweep. Gotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hart is refusing to be controlled, as Gotti sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gotti seems to be looking for submissions.
Gotti wants to pass to mount but Hart is defending the position. #SUB#
Gotti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hart pushes Gotti off looking to stand but Gotti dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Gotti prevents Hart from improving his position.#SUB#
Gotti has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hart defend it? Gotti steps over the head and cranks it - Hart is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gotti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Gotti!
Don Gotti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Kevin Hart had this to say: 'Hey Necktat, keep your fling on a string.'.

Event: Aspire 83: Souvlaki v Green
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Kavanagh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gotti has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kavanagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kavanagh ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.
Gotti misses with a looping left.
Kavanagh tests Gotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kavanagh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gotti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kavanagh lands with a shot to the body.
Kavanagh misses the shot to the body.
Gotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kavanagh is just out of range.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Kavanagh moved out of range nicely.
Gotti throws an overhand right that lands on Kavanagh's shoulder, as Kavanagh tries to avoid the shot.
Gotti misses with a double jab.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti scores with a body shot.
Kavanagh lands a nice hook to Gotti's body. Gotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Kavanagh slips the punch.
Kavanagh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gotti scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kavanagh throws a front kick that sends Gotti stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Gotti shoots in and bounces Kavanagh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kavanagh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Gotti trying to control but Kavanagh is working from the bottom.
Kavanagh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gotti's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti looking to control. #SUB2#
Gotti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kavanagh defends it easily.
Kavanagh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for a guillotine here but Kavanagh defends easily. #T2##SUB2#
Gotti throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kavanagh escapes and throws Gotti's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kavanagh wants to control but Gotti is keeping him busy.
Gotti is looking for a sweep.
Gotti wants to control but Kavanagh postures up.#T3#
Kavanagh is looking to take a break and control but Gotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kavanagh taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kavanagh tries to advance to mount but Gotti denies him. #SUB#
Kavanagh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gotti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gotti moves into full guard.
Kavanagh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kavanagh looking to pass the guard.
Gotti trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gotti blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gotti or perhaps it was just good defense by Kavanagh, which made it look bad.
Kavanagh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
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 Brody Kavanagh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gotti lands a jab.
Kavanagh avoids the body shot from Gotti.
Gotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kavanagh slips a jab from Gotti.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kavanagh.
Gotti throws an off balance right hand
and Kavanagh counters with a left and a right that stings Gotti.
Gotti missing with a left hand there. Kavanagh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kavanagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kavanagh clobbers Gotti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kavanagh loads up on a big right hand but Gotti slips the punch.
Gotti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kavanagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotti moves away.
Kavanagh thows a body kick. Gotti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kavanagh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gotti 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.
Brody Kavanagh is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kavanagh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kavanagh works the jab nicely.
Kavanagh looks to land a combination but Gotti avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Kavanagh.#T1#
Kavanagh stuns Gotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kavanagh cracks Gotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kavanagh misses with a low kick.
Gotti looks to land a right hand but Kavanagh moved out of range.
Gotti throws a jab when Kavanagh was well out of range.
Kavanagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Kavanagh throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kavanagh does it's job there.#TD2#
Gotti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gotti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gotti is trying to control. Kavanagh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kavanagh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kavanagh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gotti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kavanagh defending well though. #T2#
Kavanagh wants to improve his position but Gotti is controlling well.
Gotti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kavanagh's 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!
Kavanagh wants to get back to full guard but Gotti has mounted him!
Kavanagh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Don Gotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kavanagh wants to control but Gotti is having none of it.
Gotti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kavanagh is looking to escape.
Gotti unloading with bombs!
Gotti misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gotti is landing with some decent strikes but Kavanagh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Gotti unloads with some shots from mount but Kavanagh bucks and avoids them well.
Gotti lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kavanagh tries to lock up and control but Gotti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gotti throwing strikes here but Kavanagh is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kavanagh wants to control but Gotti is having none of it.
Gotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gotti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kavanagh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gotti tries to control but Kavanagh wriggling away.
Gotti is landing with some decent strikes but Kavanagh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kavanagh is squirming around, avoiding Gotti's attempts to control the action.
Gotti controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Kavanagh tries to lock up and control but Gotti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gotti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kavanagh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kavanagh tries to hold on but Gotti pushes him away.
Gotti tries to control but Kavanagh wriggling away.
Kavanagh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti 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#
Kavanagh connects with a body shot.
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gotti.
It seemed like Gotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gotti, as that shot connected.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kavanagh.
Gotti misses the shot to the body.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kavanagh was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti connects with a single shot there.
Gotti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gotti connects with a jab.
Gotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kavanagh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Kavanagh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kavanagh.
Kavanagh lands a nice hook to Gotti's body. Gotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Kavanagh.
Kavanagh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kavanagh scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kavanagh scoring well with a low kick there.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavanagh moves away.#T1#
Kavanagh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gotti. Gotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavanagh moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Kavanagh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kavanagh scores with a jab to the body.
Gotti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gotti moves away from the strike by Kavanagh.
Gotti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gotti blocks a jab.
Kavanagh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kavanagh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kavanagh throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.
Gotti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kavanagh is fending him off so far but Gotti persists. Nope, Kavanagh circles away and we're back to standing.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotti misses with a hook. Kavanagh ducked under it nicely.
Kavanagh with a nice cross.
Gotti missing with a left hand there. Kavanagh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kavanagh throws the kick towards the body but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti lands with a cross. #T2#
Kavanagh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kavanagh lunges at Gotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotti's hand.
Kavanagh with a hook.
Gotti misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kavanagh.
Gotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kavanagh tries to avoid it but Gotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kavanagh to the ground. Kavanagh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kavanagh.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kavanagh as he jumps to the side.
Brody Kavanagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Kavanagh misses with a body kick.
Gotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kavanagh lands a nice shot that snaps Gotti's head back.
Kavanagh lands with a straight right. Gotti didn't see that one coming.
Kavanagh misses with a body shot.
Kavanagh lands a lovely overhand right.
Kavanagh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kavanagh wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Gotti tries for a takedown but Kavanagh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kavanagh throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Gotti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kavanagh parries the strikes from Gotti easily there. Gotti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kavanagh to escape.
Kavanagh is looking to regain half guard here but Gotti keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Gotti stalls from top position.
Kavanagh gets back to half guard.
Gotti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kavanagh defending well though. #T4#
Gotti prevents Kavanagh from improving his position.
Kavanagh trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gotti controlling the pace.
Gotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kavanagh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gotti is figuring out what he wants to do next.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Kavanagh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kavanagh 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Aspire 77: Podolski v Souvlaki
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Douchebag connects with a right hand. Gotti shakes it off.
Gotti misses with an uppercut. Douchebag saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douchebag! But no joy.
Gotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Douchebag drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Douchebag working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gotti wants to control but Douchebag postures up.
Gotti is looking to regain half guard here but Douchebag keeps moving and retains side control.
Gotti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Douchebag off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Douchebag right now.
Gotti tries to keep control of the position but Douchebag is staying busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gotti looking for the choke but no joy.
Douchebag felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gotti really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Douchebag.#T1#
Gotti keeps control of the position as Douchebag tries to break free.
Douchebag tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Douchebag bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Douchebag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Douchebag postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Douchebag forces his way into half guard.
Gotti moves into full guard.
Douchebag throws a big right hand that misses.
Douchebag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Douchebag won't allow Gotti to sweep him here. #T2#
Gotti is working hard here to advance position.
Douchebag trying to control but Gotti is working from the bottom.
Gotti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gotti wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving.
Douchebag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gotti landing some decent shots from guard.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving. #SUB2#
Douchebag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotti is aware though and is defending well.
Gotti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gotti looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Douchebag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Douchebag trying to keep a closed guard but Gotti is proving a slippery customer.
Gotti stopping the sweep attempt from Douchebag.#SUB2#
Douchebag has his foot on Gotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotti works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Douchebag keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti preventing the sweep.
Gotti controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Douchebag keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Douchebag working for a triangle but Gotti defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gotti distracts Douchebag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gotti passes Douchebag's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti wants to take a breather but Douchebag is having none of it.
Well, if Gotti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Douchebag trying to control but Gotti postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dardan Douchebag will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Douchebag fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Douchebag shows good takedown defense.
Gotti dips to his left and cracks Douchebag with an uppercut!
Douchebag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gotti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Gotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douchebag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gotti scores with a nice strike.
Douchebag shoots in but Gotti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Douchebag tries for a takedown but Gotti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Don Gotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dardan Douchebag.
Douchebag misses with a takedown attempt - Gotti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douchebag was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Jab from Gotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gotti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Douchebag to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douchebag won't allow Gotti to sweep him here.
Gotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Well, if Gotti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Douchebag keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gotti wants to control but Douchebag is keeping him busy.
Dardan Douchebag has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Douchebag is just riding it out for now. Gotti eventually gives up the hold.
Gotti prevents Douchebag from improving his position.
Douchebag is staying active underneath Gotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Douchebag wants to improve his position but Gotti is controlling well.
Douchebag is staying active underneath Gotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Douchebag gets back to full guard.
Gotti is pushing down on Douchebag's leg trying to pass to half guard. Douchebag is fighting to maintain full guard but Gotti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gotti wants to take a breather but Douchebag is having none of it.
Douchebag throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Douchebag wants to get back to full guard.
Douchebag landing small, sideways elbows.
Douchebag wants to improve his position but Gotti is controlling well.
Douchebag throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gotti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gotti has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Gotti is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Douchebag to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Douchebag shrugs it off. #T3#
Gotti lands a big shot there that rocks Douchebag but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gotti landing strikes, looking to finish!
Douchebag is looking to get to half guard.
Gotti trying to control but Douchebag is having none of it. #SUB#
Gotti is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Douchebag to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Douchebag shrugs it off.
Douchebag wants to control but Gotti is having none of it.
Gotti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Douchebag is looking to improve his position but Gotti isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Gotti lands with some strikes.
Gotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douchebag can do to turn this around?
Gotti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gotti landing punches.
Gotti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Gotti looking to secure an arm triangle but Douchebag defends it well.
Gotti landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douchebag tries to hold on but Gotti pushes him away.
Douchebag is trying desperately to improve position.
Douchebag regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Douchebag as Gotti shoots in.
Douchebag darts in looking for a takedown but Gotti gets double underhooks and turns Douchebag into the cage.
Douchebag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gotti circles away.
Gotti feinted with a counter takedown.
Gotti scores with a decent looking hook.
Gotti lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Douchebag tries to sprawl but Gotti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Douchebag avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotti.
Gotti prevents Douchebag from improving his position.
Gotti stalling.
Gotti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Douchebag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douchebag keeps working. #T1#
Douchebag moves into full guard.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving.
Douchebag looking to control.
Gotti trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom.
Gotti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Douchebag is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gotti looking to sit in guard and control but Douchebag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gotti trying to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Gotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Douchebag chips away with some ground and pound.
Douchebag wants to control from the top but Gotti keeps moving.
Douchebag working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gotti has his foot on Douchebag's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Douchebag works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gotti is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Douchebag has his hands clasped together but Gotti extends and breaks Douchebag's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gotti.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Gotti!
Don Gotti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Aspire 66: Casper vs Mazzini
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Gotti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gotti showed some decent athleticism there.
Collins regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gotti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Collins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotti controls the pace.
Gotti preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gotti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gotti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotti is aware though and is defending well.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow. #SUB#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gotti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Collins controls Gotti momentarily but Gotti frees himself.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gotti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Collins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotti, not yet. #SUB2#
Gotti has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotti connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Collins is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Collins looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gotti pushes past his half guard into mount!
Collins tries to reverse the position but Gotti maintains control.
Collins wants to hold on but Gotti pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Gotti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Collins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gotti working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Collins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gotti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Collins thuds his right hand into Gotti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Gotti throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gotti is in Collins's guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotti passes into half guard.
Collins is looking to control Gotti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?
Gotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gotti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gotti trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Collins is looking to improve his position but Gotti isn't that keen on the idea.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
Gotti looking to finish with strikes here!
Collins can't escape the position.
Collins blocking the ground and pound.
Gotti tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti throwing strikes here but Collins is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T2#
Collins taking shots to the head.
Gotti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Collins's face. #SUB2#
Gotti with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Collins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gotti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotti avoids the attempt from Collins to control.
Gotti controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti scoring with strikes but Collins is staying in there. #T3#
Gotti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Collins can't escape the position.
Gotti controlling the position easily from mount.
Gotti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Collins is looking to get to half guard.
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Gotti's attempts to control the action.
Collins is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Collins 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.#SUB#
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotti pulls his head out easily.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gotti.
Gotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working. #SUB2#
Gotti is trying for a kimura here. Collins looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gotti wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Gotti!
Don Gotti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Aspire 61: Lewandowski vs Yew
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Gotti takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Lim closes the distance and clinches.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gotti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lim blocks a body shot from Gotti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lim.
Gotti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gotti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gotti blocking some punches. #BC2#
Gotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lim missing with a left hand there. Gotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gotti lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Lim closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gotti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lim blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Gotti tries to work over Lim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lim lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lim as the two fighters clinch.
Lim has a couple of punches blocked by Gotti.
Lim gets through Gotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gotti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lim walks away with a smile on his face. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xi Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti throws a hook to the side of Lim's head but Lim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lim throws a big counter combination but Gotti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lim lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotti ducks under a wild hook from Lim.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Lim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lim tries to clinch up.
Lim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gotti lands with a straight right. Lim didn't see that one coming.
Gotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gotti shoots in and drives through. Lim sprawls well.
Lim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti defending well as Lim loads up on a big left hand.
Gotti moves out of range of the leg kick from Lim.
Gotti feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Lim cracks Gotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Lim has closed the distance and engaged Gotti in a clinch.
Gotti tries to throw a body punch but Lim avoids it by throwing Gotti back against the cage. #TD2#
Gotti tightens his grip and picks Lim up, before dumping him to the ground. Lim manages to land in guard.
Lim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Lim keeps moving.
Gotti controlling from the top position.
Gotti working some strikes from top position.#T3##SUB2#
Gotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lim keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Lim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lim controlling the position.
Gotti trying to control but Lim is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lim swings for the body but Gotti moves out of range.
Gotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Gotti punishes Lim's body with a nice straight punch.
Gotti lands a nice shot that snaps Lim's head back.
Gotti moves out of range of the leg kick from Lim.
Jab by Gotti.
Lim throws a right hand that Gotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotti also avoids with ease.
Lim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gotti.
Nice jab there from Gotti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotti connects with a right hand. Lim shakes it off.
Gotti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lim.
We've been told by Lim's head coaches at The Skating Rink that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Lim as Gotti shoots in.
Lim fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gotti just manages to avoid it.
Lim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotti takes a swing at Lim's ribcage but misses.
Gotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lim misses with a straight right.
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lim moves away from the strike by Gotti.
Lim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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 Xi Lim will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gotti throws a right and a left that Lim avoids nicely.
Lim looks to land a left hand but Gotti moved out of range nicely.
Lim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lim scrambles back to his feet.
Gotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Lim.
Lim loads up on a big right hand but Gotti slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lim, right into the meat.
Gotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gotti.#TD2#
Gotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Lim is retaining full guard.
Lim is adopting a defensive guard.
Gotti trying to control but Lim is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lim keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gotti is fighting to break Lim's control of his arms but Lim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Lim feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gotti sprawling to the canvas! Gotti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lim finish him?! #ROC#
Gotti is rocked!
Lim knocks out Gotti with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Lim before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Lim picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xi Lim!
A less than humble Xi Lim misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Aspire 45: Hayes vs Gracie
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Gotti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nordskov eats them both and turns towards Gotti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good shot there by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Gotti counters with a takedown into side control.
Gotti looking to control but instead Nordskov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gotti trying to control the pace.
Gotti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nordskov is refusing to be controlled, as Gotti sits in half guard.
Gotti prevents Nordskov from improving his position.
Nordskov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Nordskov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gotti trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gotti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gotti in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotti stalling away here and it's allowed Nordskov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gotti looking to pass the guard.
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordskov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Gotti throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotti.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Gotti works the jab nicely.#TD#
Gotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nordskov is pulling down on Gotti's head to control his posture.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti passes into half guard.
Gotti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nordskov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Nordskov is refusing to be controlled, as Gotti sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Nordskov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nordskov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nordskov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gotti is trying to control the action in half guard but Nordskov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gotti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nordskov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordskov dodges the punch combination from Gotti.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Gotti saw that one coming.
Gotti scores with a nice strike.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Gotti dives in and grabs Nordskov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nordskov pushes down on Gotti's head and hops out.
Nordskov lands a two punch combo.
Gotti connects with a looping right hand.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Gotti walks into a jab.
Nordskov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nordskov.
Gotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Gotti fails with the takedown.
Gotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gotti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gotti checks a leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a push kick.
Nordskov clobbers Gotti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gotti scores with a nice head shot.
Gotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gotti tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gotti takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Gotti blocks the low kick.
Gotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotti lands a two punch combo.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Gotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gotti lands with a shot to the body.
Gotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gotti looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Nordskov takes a swing at Gotti's ribcage but misses.
Gotti fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti blocks the body kick.
Nordskov lands with a straight right. Gotti didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotti throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.#TD#
Gotti gets a takedown into half guard.
Nordskov is pressing down on Gotti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
Gotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Gotti looking to sit in guard and control but Nordskov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nordskov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Nordskov is continuing to stall.
Gotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotti seems keen to control Nordskov's posture.
Gotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nordskov's guard. #REVR#
Gotti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti scores with a hook.
A big right from Gotti misses.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Gotti moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gotti.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Gotti moved away.
Nordskov leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotti cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Gotti misses.
Gotti missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Nordskov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gotti.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
Gotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotti.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Gotti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nordskov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotti with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Gotti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nordskov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Gotti throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotti manages to avoid it.
Gotti lands a nice shot that snaps Nordskov's head back.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Nordskov avoids them all with ease.
Nordskov swings for the body but Gotti moves out of range.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov is looking to slow Gotti down with leg kicks.
Nordskov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gotti throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov throws a leg kick
enabling Gotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotti tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nordskov tests Gotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Gotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gotti, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Nordskov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nordskov thows a body kick. Gotti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Gotti. Those never looked like landing.
Nordskov takes a swing at Gotti's ribcage but misses.
Gotti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown but Nordskov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotti shoots in but no luck this time.
Gotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nordskov pinned against the cage. Nordskov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gotti throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
Nordskov punishes Gotti's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Gotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Gotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gotti misses with a straight right.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gotti blocks it well.
No luck for Gotti with that takedown attempt.
Nordskov throws a low kick but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti blocks a leg kick.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Gotti's ribs.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gotti takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nordskov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
After the big win, Mads Nordskov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vandal & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 41
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##TD#
Gotti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kristian is staying active underneath Gotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kristian is just riding it out for now. Gotti eventually gives up the hold.
Gotti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gotti thows a huge punch but Kristian dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti wants to take a breather but Kristian is having none of it.
Kristian regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Kristian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Kristian looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gotti has picked Kristian up and slammed him! Kristian can't keep hold of the triangle and Gotti manages to pass to side control!
Gotti tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gotti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kristian is looking to regain half guard here but Gotti keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gotti controls the position. #T2#
Gotti throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Gotti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kristian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Gotti is trying to control. Kristian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Kristian is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotti.
Gotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kristian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Gotti maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kristian could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gotti has cracked it and Kristian is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gotti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Gotti!
Don Gotti 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: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 36
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gotti's guard.
Gotti keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Gotti is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gotti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotti wants to improve his position but instead Hashimoto has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotti.
Hashimoto preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Gotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gotti working for submissions but it's allowed Hashimoto to get to half guard.
Gotti wants to control but Hashimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hashimoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gotti wants to get back to full guard.
Hashimoto wants to stand up but Gotti is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gotti is looking to get back to full guard here but Hashimoto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gotti tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti is trying to work for a sweep but Hashimoto has mounted him!
Gotti is trying to escape the mount.
Gotti tries to hold on but Hashimoto postures up.
Gotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Gotti is trying to escape the mount.
Hashimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gotti tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hashimoto controlling the position easily from mount.
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Gotti wants to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Gotti tries to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Gotti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotti is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's time! Gotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gotti shoots for a takedown but Hashimoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Hashimoto slips the punch.
Gotti takes a swing at Hashimoto's ribcage but misses.
Gotti misses with a double jab.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hashimoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gotti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hashimoto somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Gotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hashimoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto slips a jab and a cross from Gotti.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gotti misses the target.
Hashimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Hashimoto blocks a jab.#TD#
Gotti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hashimoto to the mat! Hashimoto manages to get full guard.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hashimoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gotti has Hashimoto in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashimoto defends well.
Hashimoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotti, not yet. #T2#
Hashimoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gotti's guard.#SUB#
Gotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashimoto defends well.#SUB#
Gotti looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hashimoto has picked Gotti up and slammed him! Gotti can't keep hold of the triangle and Hashimoto manages to pass to side control!
Hashimoto working away.
Gotti tries to bench press Hashimoto off him but Hashimoto keeps the position. #T3#
Gotti being controlled for a moment.
Hashimoto wants to stand but Gotti is controlling his arm.
Gotti wants to control but Hashimoto postures up.
Hashimoto taking a breather here.
Gotti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gotti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotti.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hashimoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hashimoto is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gotti cracks Hashimoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hashimoto dodges the punch combination from Gotti.
Hashimoto with the counter takedown but Gotti avoids it easily.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotti throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Hashimoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Gotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hashimoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti 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#
Gotti misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takeshi Hashimoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotti trying to control from the bottom.
Hashimoto wants to control but Gotti is keeping him busy.
Hashimoto slows the pace down in half guard.
Hashimoto slips a nice elbow through Gotti's hands, connecting with Gotti's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti wants to get back to full guard but Hashimoto has passed into side control.
Gotti is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Gotti is trying to control Hashimoto's posture but Hashimoto avoids it.
Gotti tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hashimoto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gotti is working to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto controlling the pace for now.
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Hashimoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gotti is looking to escape. #T2#
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Gotti gets back to half guard.
Gotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hashimoto landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hashimoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hashimoto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gotti isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hashimoto stacks Gotti 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 Hashimoto!#T3#
Gotti wants to control but Hashimoto postures up.
Gotti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gotti looking for subs from the bottom but Hashimoto mounts him!
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.#T4#
Gotti sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Hashimoto has control of the leg.
Hashimoto is stalling here. Gotti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hashimoto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gotti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hashimoto keeping his opponent close.
Gotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Hashimoto is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Hashimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hashimoto 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hashimoto!

Event: Revolution XC 18
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Kush fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kush shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kush was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Kush seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Gotti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kush tries for a kimura but Gotti is defending well.
Gotti gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kush looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti is trying to get back to full guard.
Gotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Kush wants to pass the guard but Gotti is keeping the position.
Gotti pulls Kush in to control the position. #SUB2#
Gotti is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kush throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gotti's body to avoid the submission. Gotti has instead reached around Kush's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gotti arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Gotti!
Don Gotti 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: ICON Fight NIGHT 10
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Gotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gotti drops his hands momentarily and Escobar Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Gotti.
Gotti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotti tries to clinch up but Escobar Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gotti takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Gotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Gotti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gotti 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.
Escobar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gotti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Gotti instigates a clinch.
Gotti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gotti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti is trying to drag Escobar Chavez to the mat but Escobar Chavez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gotti tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Gotti gets control of Escobar Chavez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gotti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Gotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Escobar Chavez preventing the sweep.
Gotti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar Chavez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar Chavez pulls Gotti in close to prevent any damage.
Gotti looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Escobar Chavez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Escobar Chavez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gotti trying to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Gotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Gotti keeps trying to improve his position.
Escobar Chavez controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escobar Chavez passes into side control. #T4#
Gotti tries to improve position but can't.
Gotti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gotti is trying to get back to full guard.
Gotti is trying to control but Escobar Chavez manages to pass to mount!
Gotti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gotti is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez slaps away a takedown attempt from Gotti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gotti throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Gotti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez defends it nicely.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Gotti avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gotti is looking to clinch but Escobar Chavez is avoiding it.
Gotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand. #T1#
Gotti swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Gotti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotti preventing the sweep.
Gotti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Escobar Chavez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gotti on the ground.
Escobar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti is looking to advance position but Escobar Chavez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Escobar Chavez controlling his opponent.
Gotti is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Escobar Chavez controlling from the full mount.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gotti can do to turn this around?
Gotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gotti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gotti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gotti is looking to improve his position but Escobar Chavez isn't that keen on the idea.
Gotti is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Escobar Chavez trying to control but Gotti is having none of it.
Gotti is working to get back to half guard.
Gotti slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Don Gotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotti works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar Chavez is aware though and is defending well.
Gotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotti, not yet. #SUB2#
Gotti has an active guard here but Escobar Chavez has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Gotti moves into full guard.
Gotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar Chavez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Escobar Chavez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses. #CL2#
Gotti drives through and clinches with Escobar Chavez against the cage.
Gotti is looking to control Escobar Chavez's arms but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gotti has his back to the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar Chavez pushes Gotti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Gotti fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Gotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Gotti tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Gotti drops back down to his feet.
Gotti blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Gotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Escobar Chavez pushes Gotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gotti is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escobar Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Gotti off the cage and back into range.
Gotti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.#ROC#
Gotti is rocked!
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Gotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar Chavez finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gotti gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Escobar Chavez gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Escobar Chavez!
A victorious Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 81
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gotti misses the target.
Gotti slips a straight right by Stark.
Stark misses with a right hand #TD#
and Gotti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
Gotti wants to pass the guard but Stark is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Gotti has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti stops Stark from getting back to his feet.
Gotti works his way into full mount!
Stark is squirming around, avoiding Gotti's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Stark can't escape the position.
Gotti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gotti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gotti trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Gotti controlling the position easily from mount.
Stark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stark is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gotti is staying active.
We've been hearing that Gotti has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Gotti is working for a guillotine from mount but Stark frees his head quite easily. #T3#
Gotti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Gotti is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stark to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stark shrugs it off.
Gotti tries to control but Stark wriggling away.
Stark working to try and regain half guard.
Gotti trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Stark is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stark is still trying to improve position.
Gotti wants to control the pace but Stark is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Gotti has control of Stark's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stark regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gotti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotti won't let Stark get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Stark tries to hold on but Gotti pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
That's time! Gotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotti.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark slips a jab from Gotti.
Stark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stark misses the jab.
Stark lands a head shot.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. Gotti moves away and avoids it.
Stark lunges at Gotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotti's hand.
Stark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gotti's calf.
Gotti moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotti throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Gotti.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Gotti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away.
Stark is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Stark gets caught napping as Gotti dives in and scores a takedown. Stark manages to retain guard.
Gotti is in close to Stark's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gotti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stark's guard.
Gotti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stark is not content to let Gotti control the position.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but Stark defending well.
Stark is refusing to be controlled, as Gotti sits in half guard. #T2#
Stark tries to kick Gotti off but Gotti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gotti seems to be looking for submissions.
Gotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark is looking to improve his position.
Gotti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gotti tries to pass to full mount but Stark defends it.
Stark wants to control but Gotti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Gotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Gotti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gotti feinted with a counter takedown.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gotti shoots for a takedown but Stark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gotti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gotti fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Gotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stark manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gotti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gotti somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stark sprawls well. Stark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Stark throws a chopping leg kick but Gotti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Gotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Gotti passes into half guard. #REVB#
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
Gotti wants to pass to mount but Stark is defending the position.
Gotti controlling the action here.
Gotti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gotti throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Gotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotti.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Stark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gotti checks it well. #TD#
Gotti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stark quickly recovers to half guard.
Gotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stark is trying to stand up here but Gotti is controlling him well.
Gotti prevents Stark from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti tries to pass to full mount but Stark defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom. #T1#
Still in half guard, Gotti seems content to control.
Stark wants to control but Gotti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Don Gotti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gotti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Gotti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotti.
Gotti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gotti darts in looking for a takedown but Stark gets double underhooks and turns Gotti into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Gotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotti tries to counter with a takedown but Stark is quick to defend against it.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
Stark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Gotti looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
Stark leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khal Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotti moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Gotti with a poor takedown
and Stark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Stark throws a series of punches but Gotti avoids them all with ease.
Gotti connects with a crisp jab.
Gotti avoids the head kick by Stark.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotti is defended easily by Stark.
Stark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Gotti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gotti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stark is looking to reverse the position.
Stark is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gotti is controlling him well.
Stark seems a little lost for a moment, as Gotti dominates the positioning.
Gotti works to advance to full mount. Stark defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Gotti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gotti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stark is desperately trying to improve his position but Gotti has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark really wants to buck Gotti off and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Khal Stark!
An out of breath Khal Stark thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 74
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Sepulveda is looking to clinch but Gotti is avoiding it.
Gotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sepulveda.
Gotti misses with a straight right.
Sepulveda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
Gotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda scores with a shot to the body.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sepulveda 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda is looking to clinch.
Sepulveda slaps away a takedown attempt from Gotti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sepulveda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sepulveda stuffs the takedown attempt from Gotti. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Sepulveda moves into range and clinches up with Gotti.#T1##TD#
Gotti successfully pulls guard.
Sepulveda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotti is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sepulveda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gotti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sepulveda, into his guard. #REVR#
Sepulveda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotti is one step ahead there.
Sepulveda wants to stand up but Gotti is controlling him. #SUB2#
Sepulveda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sepulveda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gotti is controlling him. #T2#
Gotti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing that Gotti has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gotti pushing down on Sepulveda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gotti controlling the pace.
Sepulveda gets full guard.
Sepulveda wants to stand up but Gotti is controlling him.
Gotti controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Sepulveda is looking for a triangle but Gotti pushes his legs off easily.
Gotti works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Gotti is working for a kimura but Sepulveda is defending it quite comfortably.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep. Gotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotti prevents Sepulveda from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sepulveda is in trouble now - Gotti has advanced to mount!
Sepulveda really wants to buck Gotti off and get back to his feet.
Gotti looking to control but Sepulveda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sepulveda is trying to stand up.
Gotti controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Sepulveda tries to buck Gotti off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti content just to control the position here. #ES2#
Sepulveda bucks up and throws Gotti to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Sepulveda looks to land a right hand but Gotti moved out of range.
Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.
Sepulveda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Gotti 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti trying to control but Sepulveda is working from the bottom.
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 Don Gotti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Gotti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sepulveda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sepulveda is looking to get back to his feet here but Gotti is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sepulveda's back.
You can see the frustration on Sepulveda's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sepulveda is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gotti really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sepulveda.#SUB#
Gotti has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Gotti controlling the position well here. Sepulveda rolled but Gotti kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sepulveda is trying to get back to his feet but Gotti has full control of the position and if anything, Sepulveda has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gotti biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet.
Gotti scores with punches and elbows.
Sepulveda is trying to stand back up.
Sepulveda wants to escape the position. #T2#
Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Sepulveda right now.
Gotti trying to control.
Sepulveda trying to get back to his feet but Gotti is in full control for now.
Don Gotti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gotti trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sepulveda doesn't escape. #T3#
Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet.
Gotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepulveda can do to turn this around?
Sepulveda is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gotti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sepulveda is trying to stand back up. #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.#SUB#
Gotti is persistently looking for the submission but Sepulveda is defending it well.
Gotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gotti landing with strikes.
Sepulveda trying to get back to his feet but Gotti is in full control for now.
Good control from Gotti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sepulveda tries to escape but Gotti has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sepulveda is looking to clinch.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sepulveda but Sepulveda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gotti throws an overhand right that lands on Sepulveda's shoulder, as Sepulveda tries to avoid the shot.
Sepulveda throws a big shot that misses.
Gotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sepulveda is looking to clinch.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sepulveda leaves Gotti 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 Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gotti misses its intended target.
Gotti misses with a right hand
and Sepulveda counters with a two punch combo.
Sepulveda throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gotti.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Gotti looks for a takedown but Sepulveda sprawls well.
Gotti ducks right into an uppercut from Sepulveda.
A big left from Gotti misses.
Sepulveda misses with a two punch combination.
Gotti cracks Sepulveda with an open hand slap.
Gotti staying out of range there.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sepulveda enables Gotti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sepulveda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gotti preventing the sweep.
Sepulveda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gotti manages to pass to side control.
Well, if Gotti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Sepulveda tries to kick Gotti off but Gotti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gotti is taking a breather. Sepulveda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gotti.
Sepulveda tries to roll over but Gotti keeps him under control.
Gotti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Don Gotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Sepulveda is trying to stand.
Gotti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Sepulveda actively working from the bottom here.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but Sepulveda defending well.
Sepulveda pushes Gotti off looking to stand but Gotti dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sepulveda misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Gotti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sepulveda won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Gotti stalls from top position.
Sepulveda is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Sepulveda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gotti has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gotti controls the position from side control.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sepulveda misses with a strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alejandro Sepulveda.
I think Gotti 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 72
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1##TD#
Gotti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frettish on his heels. He'll look to pass Frettish's guard now, I'm sure.
Gotti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frettish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gotti's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotti 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gotti stalling. #T1#
Gotti trying to pass the guard but Frettish defending well.
Gotti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gotti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gotti is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gotti prevents Frettish from getting the reversal.
Gotti controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Frettish defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gotti.
Gotti looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Gotti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gotti.
Gotti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frettish for as long as he can get away with.
Frettish keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotti controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Frettish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gotti.
Gotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frettish.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gotti.
Gotti content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gotti tries to move to mount but Frettish blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti controls the position.
Gotti advances to mount. #T1#
Gotti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Gotti.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gotti is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gotti trying to control but Frettish is having none of it.
Gotti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frettish can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Gotti throwing strikes here but Frettish is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gotti controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frettish is squirming around, avoiding Gotti's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gotti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gotti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frettish is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frettish is desperately trying to improve his position but Gotti has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt
and Frettish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frettish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gotti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frettish sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Gotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gotti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frettish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gotti in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Frettish tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gotti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Gotti!
Don Gotti took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 68
Date: Oct 10, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for Moody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotti.
Moody seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moody tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moody bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gotti's head.
Moody walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gotti throws a jab when Moody was well out of range.
Moody wants to clinch.
Gotti circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Gotti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moody won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Gotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Moody is defending well.
Moody prevents Gotti from moving into mount.
Gotti just content to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Gotti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moody knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Gotti tries for a kimura but Moody is defending well.
Gotti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gotti wants to take a breather but Moody manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gotti. #T2##SUB2#
Gotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Moody keeps moving.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moody is keeping the position for now.
Gotti won't allow Moody to get back to his feet.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moody is trying to keep Gotti in close.
Gotti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gotti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gotti wants to pass the guard but Moody is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Moody's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moody tries to clinch #TD2#
and Gotti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotti.
Gotti looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Moody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Moody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti wants to pass the guard but Moody is keeping the position.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Moody keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotti advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moody stuffs the takedown.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Moody counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hoss Moody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.#BC#
Moody manages to break the clinch.
Moody tries to clinch but Gotti is having none of it.
Moody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gotti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gotti somewhat.
Moody will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moody but Moody pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moody tries to close the distance and clinch but Gotti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gotti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gotti somewhat.#T1#
Moody stuffs the takedown attempt from Gotti. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet.
Moody moves in looking to clinch but Gotti pushes him off.
Gotti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moody stuffs the takedown.
Moody looks to land a body kick but Gotti moved away.
Moody tries to clinch but Gotti moves away #TD2#
and Gotti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moody! #SUB2#
Gotti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moody knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moody tries to escape but Gotti is in control.
Gotti wants to control but Moody is keeping him busy. #T2#
Moody is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gotti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gotti trying to control the position but Moody is working away.
Moody knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gotti on the ground.
Moody is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Gotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moody keeps working.
Moody stops Gotti from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Gotti has hold of Moody's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Moody seems comfortable defending it but Gotti has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Moody is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Moody is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gotti couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Gotti!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 61
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1#
Donk. Corden catches Gotti right on the button with a cross.
Gotti shoots for a takedown but Corden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotti shoots for a takedown but Corden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.#TD2#
Corden gets caught flat footed, as Gotti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gotti pushes down on Corden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Corden is looking to improve his position.
Corden is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotti. #T1##SUB#
Corden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotti pulls his head out easily.
Corden gets back to full guard.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Corden keeps moving.
Corden keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass. #SUB#
Corden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gotti is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Corden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotti trying to control but Corden is working from the bottom.
Gotti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gotti advances position into side control!
Gotti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gotti tries to move to full mount but Corden actually manages to regain half guard.
Corden is looking for a sweep. Gotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Gotti is trying to control the action in half guard but Corden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Gotti seems content to control.
Corden trying to hold on to Gotti's head to control him but Gotti postures up.
Gotti has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gotti breaks from Corden's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Gotti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Corden is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Corden and Gotti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Gotti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corden keeps working. #T4#
Gotti advances to mount.
Gotti wants to take his opponent's back but Corden doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corden is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gotti has taken his back. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for the choke but no joy.
Corden has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti keeps control of the position as Corden tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Corden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Corden gets caught flat footed, as Gotti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Corden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotti defends it easily.#SUB#
Corden looking for a guillotine here but Gotti defends easily.
Corden keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corden keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass.
Corden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gotti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Corden's guard. #T1#
Gotti passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Corden!
Gotti is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Corden is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Gotti working for a choke but Corden is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gotti looking for the choke but no joy.
Corden staying busy and making it hard for Gotti to control. #T2#
Gotti avoiding Corden 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Gotti working for the choke.
Corden trying to control the hands but Gotti breaks the grip.
Don Gotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Good control from Gotti.#SUB2#
Gotti looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Corden right now.
Corden trying to control but not successfully.
Corden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gotti on the ground.
Gotti keeps control of the position as Corden tries to break free. #T3##SUB2#
Gotti seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Corden's chin but Corden turns very nicely into Gotti's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Corden.
Gotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gotti is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Corden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gotti has picked Corden up and slammed him! Corden can't keep hold of the triangle and Gotti manages to pass to side control!
Corden tries to improve position but can't.
Gotti is looking to take a break and control but Corden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gotti advances to full mount. #T4#
Gotti looking to control but Corden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gotti misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Corden 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.
Gotti is looking to advance position but Corden won't allow it.
Gotti has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corden is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
No luck for Gotti with that takedown attempt.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Gotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corden.
Gotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Gotti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Gotti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Corden is not content to let Gotti control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB#
Corden actively working from the bottom here.
Gotti works his way into full mount!
Gotti trying to control but Corden is having none of it.
Gotti avoids the attempt from Corden to control.
Mark Corden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gotti wants to control the pace but Corden is squirming around nicely.
Gotti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gotti is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Corden is in real trouble.
Corden is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gotti's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Gotti is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Corden knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Corden for a finish.
Don Gotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gotti keeps control of the position easily here as Corden tries to buck him off. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Corden tries to escape but Gotti has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gotti slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corden tries to escape but Gotti has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Corden do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Gotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gotti 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Gotti!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1##TD#
Gotti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yakuza did well to prevent Gotti getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gotti passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Gotti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yakuza has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gotti moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Gotti is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Yakuza taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gotti.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Gotti!
In defeat, Ichi Yakuza stepped up to the mic, saying 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Gotti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flowers on his heels. He'll look to pass Flowers's guard now, I'm sure.
Gotti prevents Flowers from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gotti drops back looking for a leg! Flowers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flowers manages to kick Gotti off! Gotti jumps back into Flowers's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flowers keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Flowers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti pushes down on Flowers's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Flowers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Flowers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gotti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flowers trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Gotti seems content to control.#SUB2#
Gotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flowers is just riding it out for now. Gotti eventually gives up the hold.
Flowers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gotti on the ground.
Gotti sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Flowers trying to control but Gotti postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gotti passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Gotti wants to finish this one by submission but Flowers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gotti. #SUB2#
Flowers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gotti.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Flowers is holding on tight.
Gotti trying to control but Flowers is having none of it. #T3#
Flowers prevents Gotti from taking his back.
Gotti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gotti wants to take Flowers's back here but Flowers is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Flowers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Flowers is controlling an arm, preventing Gotti from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gotti keeps trying to improve his position.
Gotti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flowers is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gotti has taken his back. #SUB2#
Gotti is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Flowers is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gotti.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flowers can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Flowers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gotti napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gotti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flowers's best efforts.
Gotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gotti wants to sweep here but Flowers controlling him for the moment.
Gotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flowers wants to control from the top but Gotti keeps moving.
Flowers preventing the sweep.
Flowers really is a fat lump.
Gotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flowers's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti content to stall in guard here.
Flowers wants to sweep but no luck.
Gotti stays in close to Flowers's body and controls the position. #T1#
Gotti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gotti is looking to advance position but Flowers won't allow it.
Flowers is not content to let Gotti control the position.
Gotti is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gotti trying to control but Flowers is having none of it.
Gotti controlling the pace for now.
Gotti raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2##SUB2#
Flowers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gotti.
Gotti controlling his opponent.
Gotti fails to take his opponent's back.
Gotti is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Gotti looking for a guillotine from mount but Flowers is having none of it.
Gotti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Flowers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gotti takes Flowers's back.
Gotti tries to get the hooks in deep but Flowers pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Gotti is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Flowers has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gotti has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Flowers taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gotti doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Gotti!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Gotti dives in and scores a takedown into Peterson's guard.
Peterson wants to stand and escape but Gotti is having none of it.
Peterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peterson tries to get out of the position.
Gotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Gotti is working to tighten his grip on Peterson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Peterson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gotti is really squeezing tight and eventually Peterson passes out! Gotti breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Don Gotti!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016

#R1##TD#
Gotti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Flowers quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Gotti seems to be working for a kimura but Flowers defends the submission attempt.
Gotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flowers is in trouble now - Gotti has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gotti is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Flowers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gotti looking to control but Flowers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gotti wants to take his opponent's back but Flowers doesn't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti controlling from mount. #SUB#
Gotti is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Flowers is surviving well by controlling Gotti's body position as best he can. #T1#
Flowers is squirming around, avoiding Gotti's attempts to control the action.
Gotti takes Flowers's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Flowers is in trouble.
Flowers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gotti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gotti has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Flowers's body.
Flowers looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gotti. #SUB#
Gotti has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Flowers is defending well but eventually Gotti manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Flowers has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Gotti!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Gotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doo can pounce on him.
Doo feints and then cracks Gotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gotti down.
A head kick from Doo lands but Gotti takes it in his stride.
Doo connects with a nice looking jab.
Doo fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Doo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doo lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Doo forces Gotti back against the cage and clinches.
Gotti misses with the head strike.
Doo lands with a short shot to the head.
Doo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gotti backwards. #ROC#
Gotti 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 knee to the head by Doo .
Gotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Doo finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Doo has Gotti pressed against the cage, preventing Gotti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doo blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Doo .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gotti.
A bit of stalling here from Doo .
Gotti takes a shot to the head.
Doo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gotti with a big uppercut! Gotti tries to clinch up but Doo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gotti to the mat! Gotti covers up and Doo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Doo !

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