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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 29, 2017
#R1#
Volkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tinto's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tinto is defended easily by Volkov.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tinto with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tinto ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Tinto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Tinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Tinto misses.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tinto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tinto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Tinto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkov sprawls well. Volkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tinto gets slowly back to his feet.
Tinto loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Tinto misses with a takedown attempt - Volkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tinto shoots for a takedown but Volkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tinto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tinto moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Tinto.
Tinto with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Volkov drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Volkov is adopting a defensive guard.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Tinto from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tinto tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Tinto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Volkov is looking to stand up but Tinto isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Tinto stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tinto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tinto thinking.
Tinto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Tinto off the cage and back into range.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tinto moves away.
Tinto misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Volkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Volkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Volkov wants to stand but Tinto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tinto working a defensive guard here. #T4##SUB#
Tinto looking for a guillotine here but Volkov defends easily.
Volkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tinto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daniel Tinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tinto misses with a takedown
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tinto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Tinto.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tinto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Tinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tinto shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense.
Tinto with a poor takedown
and Volkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tinto misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Volkov counters with a nice right hand that sends Tinto toppling to the canvas! Tinto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Volkov finish him?!#ROC2#
Tinto is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov punishes Tinto's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Tinto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov throws a powerful right kick. Tinto tried to block low but the kick was high! Tinto was taken right off of his feet! Volkov jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
A determined Ruslan Mstislav Volkov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Tinto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tinto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arboleda defends it well.
Arboleda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Arboleda clinches up against the cage.
Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Tinto is blocking nicely.
Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arboleda tries to throw a body punch but Tinto avoids it by throwing Arboleda back against the cage. #TD2#
Tinto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arboleda regains guard immediately.
Tinto won't allow Arboleda to get back to his feet.
Tinto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tinto advances to half guard.
Tinto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tinto moves nicely into side control.
Arboleda being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tinto has hold of Arboleda's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Arboleda tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tinto cranks the arm and Arboleda screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Arboleda, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Tinto!
A relieved looking Daniel Tinto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 27, 2017
#R1#
Tinto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castano defends it nicely.#TD2#
Tinto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Castano!
Tinto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Castano!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinto controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Castano really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB2#
Tinto quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Tinto but it's paid off an Castano is forced to tap! Nice work by Tinto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Tinto!
After winning the bout, Daniel Tinto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 11, 2017
#R1#
Sor Tienpoh with a jab.
Daniel Tinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sor Tienpoh. #TD2#
Tinto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sor Tienpoh was covering up waiting for the punch and Tinto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tinto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tinto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto postures up.
Tinto passes Sor Tienpoh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sor Tienpoh is looking to control Tinto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sor Tienpoh avoid being mounted?
Sor Tienpoh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sor Tienpoh tries to get out of the position.
Tinto not doing much here. #T1##SUB2#
Tinto 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. Sor Tienpoh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tinto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Tinto!
Our winner, Daniel Tinto, 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.
The defeated Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh had this to say: 'Thank '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 28, 2017
#R1#
No joy there for Sor Tienpoh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tinto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Sor Tienpoh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tinto.#TD2#
Tinto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sor Tienpoh's half guard.
Tinto trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sor Tienpoh strikes from the bottom but Tinto uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Sor Tienpoh is looking to regain half guard here but Tinto keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tinto cracks Sor Tienpoh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sor Tienpoh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sor Tienpoh is letting Tinto control him for a moment.
Sor Tienpoh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tinto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tinto cracks Sor Tienpoh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sor Tienpoh seems a little lost for a moment, as Tinto dominates the positioning.
Sor Tienpoh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tinto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Sor Tienpoh is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Tinto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sor Tienpoh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tinto.
Sor Tienpoh is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it.
Tinto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sor Tienpoh!
Tinto controlling the position easily from mount.
Sor Tienpoh is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Sor Tienpoh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tinto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tinto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tinto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tinto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sor Tienpoh is bucking up trying to escape but Tinto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tinto controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sor Tienpoh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sor Tienpoh throws an overhand right that lands on Tinto's shoulder, as Tinto tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Tinto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sor Tienpoh did well to prevent Tinto getting side control.
Tinto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tinto lands a nice short elbow.
Tinto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tinto prevents Sor Tienpoh from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sor Tienpoh wants to get back to full guard.
Tinto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Tinto is controlling the pace.
Sor Tienpoh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sor Tienpoh tries to get out of the position.
Tinto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sor Tienpoh tries to roll over but Tinto keeps him under control.
Sor Tienpoh tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tinto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tinto is landing with some decent strikes but Sor Tienpoh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sor Tienpoh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Tinto blocks Sor Tienpoh's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Tinto lands a big shot there that rocks Sor Tienpoh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tinto controlling from mount.
Sor Tienpoh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tinto on the ground.
Sor Tienpoh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tinto controlling his opponent.
Tinto landing shots from mount.
Tinto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tinto avoids the attempt from Sor Tienpoh to control.
Daniel Tinto has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Tinto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tinto lands a big elbow.
Sor Tienpoh tries to reverse the position but Tinto maintains control.
Tinto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tinto lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tinto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinto controlling the pace for now.
Tinto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto 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##TD2#
Tinto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tinto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tinto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Tinto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sor Tienpoh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tinto cracks Sor Tienpoh with a big elbow.
Daniel Tinto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Sor Tienpoh tries to bench press Tinto off him but Tinto keeps the position.
Tinto just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tinto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sor Tienpoh's guard.#T3#
Sor Tienpoh wants to stand up but Tinto is controlling him.
Tinto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sor Tienpoh is trying to keep Tinto in close.
Tinto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tinto passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#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.
Sor Tienpoh trying to hold on to Tinto's head to control him but Tinto postures up.
Tinto trying to control the pace.
Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Tinto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tinto 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Tinto!

An out of breath Daniel Tinto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 21, 2017
#R1##TD#
Alves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tinto wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves looking to control but Tinto passes into half guard.
Tinto prevents Alves from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves keeps trying to improve his position.
Tinto is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Alves wants to sweep but Tinto has passed to side control!
Alves tries to control but Tinto manages to take his back.
Alves tries to escape but Tinto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alves has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tinto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves trying to control the hands but Tinto won't let him.
Alves tries to escape but Tinto has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Alves trying to control the action but Tinto just sinks the hooks in.
Alves is trying to break free.
Alves is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tinto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tinto struggling to land strikes to the head as Alves covers up.
Alves is trying to break free.
Alves is still trying to improve position.
Alves looks winded!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tinto controlling the positon.
Alves can't escape the position. #T3#
Alves is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tinto is not going to allow Alves to sit and survive in this position.
Alves avoids the strikes from Tinto.
Tinto is hanging on to Alves's back as he tries to escape.
Alves trying to survive by controlling the hands. #T4#
Tinto keeps control of the position easily here as Alves tries to buck him off.
Tinto missing with punches from the back.
Tinto missing with strikes from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tinto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tinto missing with punches from the back.
Tinto keeps control of the position easily here as Alves tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tinto stuffs the takedown attempt from Alves. Alves gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Tinto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alves struggling a bit here.
Alves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tinto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Alves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto advances nicely into full mount.
Tinto wants to control the pace but Alves is squirming around nicely.
Tinto looking to finish with strikes here! #T1#
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
Tinto punching from mount but Alves doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Tinto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tinto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Tinto from controlling successfully.
Tinto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tinto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Tinto stays in close to Alves's body and controls the position.
Alves controls Tinto momentarily but Tinto frees himself.
Alves wants to sweep here but Tinto controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tinto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tinto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alves.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Alves is breathing 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.#TD2#
Alves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tinto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tinto moves into full guard.
Tinto 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#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alves trying to control but Tinto postures up.
Tinto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tinto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Tinto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tinto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tinto trying to control the position but Alves is working away.
Daniel Tinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tinto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alves's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tinto.
Tinto controlling the position from side mount.
Tinto misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Alves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tinto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tinto controls the position.
Alves looking for a sweep but Tinto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Alves is working to get back to half guard.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alves wants to control but Tinto is having none of it.
Alves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Daniel Tinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tinto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tinto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Tinto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alves for as long as he can get away with.
Alves wants to control but Tinto is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tinto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tinto looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.#TD#
Alves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tinto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alves wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tinto manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB#
Alves wants to improve his position but Tinto is controlling well.
Tinto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alves can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto continues to stall.
Edgar Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves wants to sweep but Tinto has passed to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Tinto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tinto 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Tinto!

A victorious Daniel Tinto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ITFC 13     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Tinto fails to land the takedown.
Strangler thinks about countering with a head kick.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strangler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tinto back to the cage. Strangler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.
Tinto misses with a takedown attempt - Strangler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strangler lands with a kick to the temple. Tinto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tinto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strangler defends it nicely.
St Petersburg Strangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tinto.
Tinto throws a hook but Strangler blocks it.#TD2#
Strangler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Strangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Tinto from controlling successfully. #T1#
Strangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strangler 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.
Strangler 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.
Tinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Strangler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tinto moves away.
Nice body kick from Strangler.
Tinto shoots in and drives through. Strangler sprawls well.#T2#
Tinto has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinto.
Strangler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tinto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strangler counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Strangler gets caught flat footed, as Tinto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Strangler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tinto is controlling him.
Strangler has his hands on Tinto's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tinto is fighting to break Strangler's control of his arms but Strangler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Tinto trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strangler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strangler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#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.
Tinto throws a hook but Strangler blocks it.
Tinto shoots for a takedown but Strangler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Tinto tries to get set, Strangler tries to push him back and clinch up but Tinto manages to avoid the attempt.
Strangler scores with a body shot.
Tinto throws a jab but it's blocked by Strangler.
Strangler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tinto on the side of the head.
Tinto shoots in for a takedown but Strangler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Strangler clinches up against the cage.
Strangler stalling against the cage.
Tinto looking for a takedown.
Tinto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strangler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strangler pushes Tinto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tinto throws an off balance right hand
and Strangler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tinto swings widly with a right hand
and Strangler counters with a nice body shot.
Strangler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tinto misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Strangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Strangler misses with a head kick.
Strangler stuns Tinto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daniel Tinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strangler lands a body shot.
Strangler is looking to wear down Tinto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Strangler.
St Petersburg Strangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Strangler lands a jab to Tinto's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Strangler as Tinto shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinto has his takedown stuffed
and Strangler counters with a stiff right hand.
St Petersburg Strangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tinto.
Tinto misses with a left hand #CL#
and Strangler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Strangler pushes Tinto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strangler avoiding damage.
A short left from Strangler.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strangler.#T1#
Strangler gets underhooks to prevent Tinto's takedown attempt.
Strangler is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Strangler.
Tinto jumps guard but Strangler stands there with Tinto around his waist. Tinto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Strangler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strangler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
Tinto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strangler swings for the body but Tinto moves out of range.
Strangler throws a shot to the body.
Tinto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tinto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strangler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tinto throws a right hand that misses
and Strangler counters with a straight right hand.
Strangler leaves Tinto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Strangler throws a head kick that Tinto semi-blocks.
Strangler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tinto misses the jab.
Tinto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strangler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Strangler instigates a clinch.
Strangler effectively controlling the action here.
Strangler digs a right hand underneath Tinto's ribcage. Tinto let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tinto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strangler circles away.
Tinto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tinto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tinto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strangler counters with a straight right hand.
Strangler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Strangler lands with a hook. Tinto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tinto with a poor takedown
and Strangler counters with an outside leg kick.
Tinto is breathing heavily.
Tinto shoots in looking for a takedown but Strangler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tinto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strangler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strangler stuffs the takedown.
Strangler connects with a right hand. Tinto shakes it off.
Tinto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strangler slips a jab from Tinto.
It appears Strangler was looking to counter with a kick there.
St Petersburg Strangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strangler fakes the leg kick and cracks Tinto in the body.
Tinto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Strangler catches Tinto right on the button with a cross.
Strangler clobbers Tinto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strangler tries to close the distance and clinch but Tinto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strangler lands a body shot.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strangler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Tinto is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Strangler! Tinto is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler 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: ITFC 12     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Tinto tries to clinch there but Lichen circles away.
Tinto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by Lichen there.
Tinto avoids the body shot from Lichen.
Tinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lichen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Tinto forces Lichen back against the cage and clinches.
Lichen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tinto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lichen walks away with a smile on his face. Tinto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
David Lichen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Lichen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lichen takes a swing at Tinto's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tinto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lichen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lichen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lichen after a bit of a struggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinto tries for a takedown but Lichen manages to get underhooks.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tinto.#T1##BC#
Lichen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tinto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lichen connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Tinto has Lichen up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Lichen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lichen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tinto momentarily.
Lichen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tinto throws a series of punches but Lichen avoids them all with ease.
Lichen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lichen jabs at Tinto's body.
Lichen lands with a straight right. Tinto didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Tinto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lichen, pushing him back against the cage.
Tinto tries to score a body lock takedown but Lichen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Lichen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Tinto misses its intended target.
Lichen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lichen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tinto counters with a body kick.
Lichen throws a hook to the side of Tinto's head but Tinto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Tinto misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lichen.
Lichen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tinto manages to avoid it.
Tinto walks into a left hand.
Lichen works Tinto's body with a nice hook.
Tinto moves out of range of the strikes.
Tinto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tinto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lichen.
Lichen throws a combination. Tinto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lichen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lichen throws a jab when Tinto was well out of range.#T3#
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tinto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tinto defending well as Lichen loads up on a big left hand.
Tinto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tinto throws a sloppy head kick and Lichen moves out of range easily.
Lichen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Lichen clinches.
Lichen lands an uppercut.
Tinto has Lichen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lichen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lichen throws a head punch that misses.
Tinto wants to break free but Lichen has control.
Tinto tries to pull guard but Lichen won't allow it.
Lichen tries a body shot but Tinto blocks it.
Tinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land.
Lichen lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Lichen has Tinto pressed against the cage, preventing Tinto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tinto slowing the pace effectively.
Lichen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Tinto's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Tinto gets control of Lichen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tinto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lichen wants to control from the top but Tinto keeps moving.
Lichen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tinto is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that round.
That's time! Lichen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lichen loads up on a big right hand but Tinto slips the punch.
Tinto unleashes a big counter combination but Lichen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Tinto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lichen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lichen.
Tinto prevents a body shot from Lichen.
Lichen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tinto prevents a body shot from Lichen.
Lichen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land. #BC2#
Tinto breaks the clinch.
Tinto swats away the attempt to clinch by Lichen.
Lichen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lichen misses with a wild body shot.
Lichen circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Lichen jabs at Tinto's body.
Lichen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lichen scores with a jab. Tinto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lichen is looking to clinch.
Lichen blocks a low kick nicely.
Lichen lands with a nice combination. Tinto backs away looking to recover.
Tinto throws a head kick that misses.
Tinto tries to clinch but Lichen moves out of range.
Lichen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lichen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lichen tries to clinch there but Tinto circles away.
Tinto flicks out a counter leg kick but Lichen steps away.
Tinto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lichen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lichen thuds his right hand into Tinto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lichen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Lichen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Tinto moves into the clinch successfully.
Tinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lichen tries a body shot but Tinto blocks it.
Tinto slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Tinto pulls Lichen into guard.
Tinto 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.
Tinto wants to get back to his feet but Lichen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tinto managing to control the position. #T3#
Lichen stops Tinto from standing up.
Lichen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lichen looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Tinto tries to clinch up but Lichen circles away and keeps his distance.
David Lichen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lichen looks to throw the jab but Tinto is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tinto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tinto is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Tinto closes the distance and pushes Lichen back into the cage.
Tinto trying to stall but Lichen improves his position.
Lichen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land.
Lichen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Tinto breaks from the clinch.
Lichen stuns Tinto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tinto tries to close the distance and clinch but Lichen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lichen moves in looking to clinch but Tinto pushes him off.
Tinto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tinto keeps the fight on the outside.
Lichen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that second round.
That's time! Lichen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tinto swats away the attempt to clinch by Lichen.
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tinto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tinto moves in looking to clinch but Lichen pushes him off.
Lichen throws a hook but Tinto avoids it easily.
Lichen throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Lichen clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tinto.
Tinto blocks an uppercut.
Lichen scores with a shot to the side of Tinto's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lichen.
Tinto prevents a body shot from Lichen.
Lichen works on Tinto's body with a couple of short punches.
Lichen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tinto blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Lichen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lichen scores with a shot to the side of Tinto's head.
Tinto tries to score a body lock takedown but Lichen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lichen pushes Tinto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lichen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tinto's efforts to push away.
Tinto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lichen throws a head punch that misses.
Lichen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tinto uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tinto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Tinto misses.
Tinto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lichen throws a big shot that misses.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lichen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tinto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lichen, as that shot connected.
Tinto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Lichen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lichen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lichen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Tinto moves into the clinch.
Lichen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tinto jumps guard but Lichen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lichen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lichen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lichen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lichen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Lichen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lichen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lichen misses with a body punch.
Tinto is trying to break free.
Tinto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lichen prevents it.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tinto.#TD2#
Tinto successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lichen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lichen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tinto is proving hard to escape from.
Lichen stopping the sweep attempt from Tinto.#T4#
Lichen wants to stand and escape but instead Tinto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lichen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lichen tries to get out of the position.
Lichen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tinto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tinto throwing strikes but missing.
Tinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Lichen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lichen, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lichen!

After winning the bout, David Lichen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ITFC 9     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Tinto lands with a good body shot.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tinto at a distance.
Tinto swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.#CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tinto's elbow.
Jones is looking to control Tinto's arms but Tinto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Tinto taking a breather. #T1#
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tinto taking a breather.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Tinto.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones is leaning against Tinto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tinto.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Jones tries to work over Tinto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones stalling against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Tinto avoids it by throwing Jones back against the ropes.
Tinto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Tinto struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Tinto stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Tinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tinto can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action. #T3#
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tinto controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Tinto improves position.
Tinto avoiding damage.
Jones tries a body shot but Tinto blocks it.
Tinto misses with a body punch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Tinto controls his hands.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tinto.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tinto pressing his opponent against the ropes. #T4#
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones tries to work over Tinto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Tinto is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Tinto into the ropes.
Tinto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones is pushing Tinto up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto blocks a body shot from Jones.
Tinto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Tinto. Those never looked like landing.
Tinto throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Tinto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Tinto misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Tinto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tinto is looking to land body kicks.
Tinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Tinto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Tinto just misses with a punch to the body.
Tinto misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniel Tinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Tinto, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tinto. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Tinto against the ropes.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tinto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tinto backwards.
Tinto blocks a body shot from Jones.
Tinto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tinto backwards.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?#T2#
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Tinto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tinto as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tinto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones gets through Tinto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tinto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the ropes.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Tinto backwards.
Tinto prevents a body shot from Jones.
Tinto misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tinto.
Tinto blocks an uppercut.
Jeremy Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones taking a breather.
Tinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Tinto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tinto misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones gets through Tinto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tinto blocking some punches.
Tinto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tinto trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tinto into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tinto tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tinto.
Jones slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tinto's elbow.
Tinto tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tinto letting Jones take a breather here.#T1#
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones tries to stall but Tinto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tinto slows down the pace here.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Tinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tinto controls the action.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones tries to work over Tinto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Tinto.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Tinto.
Tinto taking a breather.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones gets through Tinto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones avoiding damage.
Tinto stalls. #T3#
Tinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tinto leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Tinto tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Tinto.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Tinto misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Tinto slips a jab from Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Tinto just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jeremy Jones is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Jones.
Jab by Tinto.
Jones wants to clinch.
Tinto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tinto in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinto throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Tinto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniel Tinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tinto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tinto tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Tinto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jones!

Jeremy Jones 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: ITFC 8     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Lichen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tinto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lichen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tinto throws a combination that misses
and Tinto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lichen throws a shot to the body.
Lichen misses the shot to the body.
Tinto dodges the punch combination from Lichen.
Lichen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tinto.
As Lichen backs off Tinto throws a huge counter combo but Lichen manages to avoid it all.
Tinto staying out of range there.
Tinto misses with a combination
and Lichen counters with a straight right hand.
Lichen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lichen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lichen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lichen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Lichen misses.
Tinto looks for the body kick but Lichen saw that one coming. #T1#
Tinto blocks a jab.
As Lichen backs off Tinto throws a huge counter combo but Lichen manages to avoid it all.
Lichen lands with a nice body punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Lichen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lichen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tinto misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lichen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tinto misses with a leg kick.
Lichen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tinto jabs at Lichen's body.
We've been told by Lichen's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tinto misses with a two punch combination.
Lichen throws the left hand but Tinto avoids the punch easily.
Lichen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tinto moves away from the strike by Lichen.
Lichen checks a leg kick.
Tinto tries to land a front kick but Lichen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lichen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tinto's head.
Tinto looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Lichen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lichen blocks a leg kick.
Lichen dodges the punch combination from Tinto.
Lichen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tinto moves away.
Tinto takes a swing at Lichen's ribcage but misses.
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!
Tinto is looking to score with low kicks.
Lichen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lichen tests Tinto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tinto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lichen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lichen misses with a wild combination.
Lichen looks to throw the jab but Tinto is out of range.
Tinto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Lichen.
Tinto lands a head shot.#T3#
Tinto throws a hook but Lichen avoids it easily.
Tinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lichen is just out of range.
Lichen throws a hook to the side of Tinto's head but Tinto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tinto throws a chopping leg kick but Lichen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Lichen misses the target.
Tinto tries to land a body kick
and Lichen counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Tinto misses its intended target.
Tinto swings for the body but Lichen moves out of range.
Lichen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tinto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lichen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tinto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lichen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tinto is just out of range.
A jab from Lichen does it's job there.
Tinto misses with a kick to the body.
Lichen lunges at Tinto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tinto's hand.
Lichen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Lichen checks it.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Lichen moved away.
Tinto is looking to chop away at Lichen's legs. #T4#
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lichen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tinto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lichen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tinto slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lichen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinto.
Sloppy strikes from Tinto. Those never looked like landing.
Tinto throws a push kick but Lichen slaps the foot to one side.
Lichen dodges the punch combination from Tinto.
Daniel Tinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lichen tries to clinch but Tinto is having none of it.
Lichen avoids the body shot from Tinto.
Tinto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lichen counters with a straight right hand.
Tinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lichen.
Lichen takes a swing at Tinto's ribcage but misses.
Tinto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto moves out of range as Lichen strikes.
Lichen misses with a hook. Tinto ducked under it nicely.
Tinto unleashes a big counter combination but Lichen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lichen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lichen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lichen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David Lichen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tinto throws a combination that misses
and Lichen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tinto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tinto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lichen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No joy there for Tinto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lichen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tinto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tinto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lichen has got the better of the exchanges.
Tinto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lichen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tinto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tinto moves out of range of the strikes.
Lichen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tinto misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Lichen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Lichen. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tinto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lichen throws an overhand right that lands on Tinto's shoulder, as Tinto tries to avoid the shot.
Lichen scores with the left hand. Tinto knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lichen cracks Tinto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tinto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lichen rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tinto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lichen misses with an uppercut. Tinto saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Lichen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lichen's corner calls for a 1-2. Lichen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lichen avoids a kick to the body.
Lichen misses with a hook. Tinto ducked under it nicely.
Lichen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lichen misses with the combination.
Tinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lichen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lichen misses with a looping right.
Lichen is looking to clinch but Tinto is avoiding it.
Tinto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lichen avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
No joy there for Tinto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lichen moves out of range of the body kick from Tinto.
Tinto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tinto staying out of range there.
Tinto misses with an uppercut. Lichen saw that one coming.
Tinto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tinto misses with the combination.
Tinto misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lichen wants to clinch.
A low kick from Tinto is predictable there
enabling Lichen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lichen misses with an uppercut.
Lichen misses with a hook. Tinto ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Lichen checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tinto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lichen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lichen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tinto was well out of range. Poor timing from Lichen.
Tinto is looking to land body kicks.
Tinto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lichen lands a really nice looking cross but Tinto seems unphased.
Lichen throws a hook to the side of Tinto's head but Tinto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lichen checks a low kick from Tinto.
Lichen throwing a counter right hand but Tinto manages to avoid it.
Lichen misses with a looping right.
Tinto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lichen.
Tinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lichen is just out of range.
Tinto misses with a body kick.
Lichen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tinto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Lichen throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lichen misses.
Lichen blocks a low kick nicely.
Tinto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lichen.
An attempted straight right counter from Lichen misses the target.
Lichen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tinto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lichen throws an overhand right that lands on Tinto's shoulder, as Tinto tries to avoid the shot.
Lichen avoids a kick to the body.
Tinto wants to land a leg kick but Lichen is out of range.
Lichen checks a leg kick.
Tinto misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lichen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Lichen has Tinto up against the cage in a clinch.
Tinto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lichen up against the cage.
Tinto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 David Lichen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lichen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lichen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tinto.
Lichen loads up on a big right hand but Tinto slips the punch.
Lichen loads up on a big right hand but Tinto slips the punch.
Tinto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lichen with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Lichen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lichen tries to clinch but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lichen.
Lichen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Lichen misses its intended target.
Lichen misses with a hook. Tinto ducked under it nicely.
Lichen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tinto throws a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Lichen blocks the leg kick.
Lichen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tinto tries to work over Lichen's front leg with a kick but Lichen checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lichen misses the target.
Daniel Tinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lichen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Tinto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lichen.
Lichen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tinto.
Lichen misses the jab.
Tinto throws a push kick but Lichen slaps the foot to one side.
Tinto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lichen lunges at Tinto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tinto's hand.
The fighters circling - Lichen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lichen.
Tinto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tinto misses with the combination.
Lichen misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tinto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lichen counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lichen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Tinto.
Lichen checks a leg kick.
Lichen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
Tinto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tinto throws a nice looking combination but Lichen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tinto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinto tried to score with a low kick but Lichen checks it.
Tinto misses with a low kick as Lichen jumps back.
Tinto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lichen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tinto staying out of range there.
Tinto throws a body kick that misses
and Tinto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lichen misses with a hook. Tinto ducked under it nicely.
Tinto throws a combination that misses
and Lichen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto fails to land with a series of punches.
Tinto moves out of range as Lichen strikes.
Tinto is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Tinto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tinto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tinto misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Tinto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tinto throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Lichen counter with a right hand.
Tinto misses with a low kick.
Lichen throws the left hand but Tinto avoids the punch easily.
Tinto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lichen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lichen loads up on a big right hand but Tinto slips the punch.
Lichen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tinto tries to bum rush Lichen with a series of wild strikes but Lichen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Lichen instigates a clinch.
Tinto slows down the pace here. #T4#
Tinto working aggressively here.
Lichen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tinto backwards.
Lichen lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lichen.
Tinto controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Lichen on the inside.
Lichen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lichen lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lichen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Lichen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lichen 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lichen!

David Lichen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ITFC 7     
Date:   Jun 18, 2017
#R1#
Lyon cracks Tinto with an open hand slap.
Lyon blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Lyon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tinto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lyon throws an elbow but Tinto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lyon scores with punches from side control.
Tinto looks winded!
Tinto taking a bit of punishment here - Lyon scoring with strikes.
Lyon lands an elbow.
Tinto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyon working the ground and pound but Tinto is defending the strikes.
Lyon is looking to take a break and control but Tinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyon taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Lyon controls the position from side control.
Lyon tries to advance to mount but Tinto denies him.
Lyon scores with punches from side control.
Tinto dodges the ground and pound from Lyon.#T2#
Lyon cracks Tinto with a big right hand but Tinto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lyon 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.
Lyon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lyon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Tinto's face as Lyon controls the position. #SUB#
Lyon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tinto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lyon scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Lyon misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Lyon wants to control but Tinto is keeping him busy.
Tinto stops Lyon from passing to mount.
Lyon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tinto is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Lyon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tinto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lyon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyon is looking to take a break and control but Tinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyon throws an elbow but Tinto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lyon happy to just control the position for now.
Lyon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tinto for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lyon looks for a takedown but Tinto sprawls well.#TD#
Lyon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lyon trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom.
Lyon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon is working Tinto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Tinto is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lyon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lyon landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyon postures up in Tinto's guard and throws a big left but Tinto blocks it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lyon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lyon stands and throws Tinto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lyon landing a few strikes.
Lyon laying and praying for a moment but Tinto takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lyon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Lyon is nestled in close to Tinto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyon is looking to take a break and control but Tinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tinto is trying to get back to full guard.
Lyon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
Lyon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lyon drops an elbow to the side of Tinto's head. #T4#
Lyon throwing shots but Tinto is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Lyon.
Tinto is refusing to be controlled, as Lyon sits in half guard.
Lyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tinto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Lyon is working for a submission of some sort.
Lyon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tinto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Tinto.
Lyon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Tinto blocks the low kick.
Tinto steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tinto enables Lyon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tinto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lyon lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tinto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyon postures up in Tinto's guard and throws a big left but Tinto blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinto keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tinto looking for a sweep. Not yet Tinto, not yet.
Lyon distracts Tinto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyon advances to half guard.
Lyon working over Tinto with some ground and pound. Tinto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lyon winds up and cracks Tinto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lyon is nestled in close to Tinto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lyon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lyon landing shots from mount.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lyon landing strikes from the mount and Tinto is in trouble!
Lyon with good strikes from the mount here!
Lyon is landing with some decent strikes but Tinto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyon landing shots from mount.
Lyon landing strikes from the mount and Tinto is in trouble!
Lyon is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Tinto is rocked!
Lyon lands a big shot to the head and Tinto winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elias Lyon!
Elias Lyon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: ITFC 6     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Jab from Strangler.
A combination from Tinto does no damage.
Strangler throws a big counter combination but Tinto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tinto throws a series of punches but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler scores with a nice head shot.
Strangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tinto circles away quickly and effectively.
Strangler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strangler lands with a right hand.
Strangler misses the shot to the body.
Tinto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Strangler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strangler.#CL#
Strangler clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tinto looking to slow down the pace here.
Strangler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tinto. #T1#
Strangler is working Tinto over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tinto.
Strangler lands with a right to the head.
Tinto has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
Strangler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strangler's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strangler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tinto.
Tinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strangler. #BC#
Strangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Strangler tenderised Tinto's leg. Tinto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strangler cracks the inside of Tinto's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Strangler blocks the leg kick.
Tinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler. #T2#
Strangler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tinto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strangler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tinto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strangler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tinto misses with a combination
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strangler. That one must have hurt.
Tinto swinging wildly here.
Tinto tries to land a leg kick but Strangler saw it coming and moves away.
Tinto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strangler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Strangler has Tinto up against the cage in a clinch.
Strangler working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Strangler breaks from the clinch.
Tinto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strangler connects with a high kick. #T3#
Tinto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strangler is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tinto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tinto misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Tinto does no damage.
A punch combination from Tinto misses.
Strangler works Tinto's body with a nice hook.
Tinto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Strangler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tinto working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Strangler to work.
Strangler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Strangler lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##BC#
Strangler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strangler lands with a kick to the temple. Tinto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strangler misses with a head kick.
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strangler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tinto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tinto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strangler cracks the inside of Tinto's front leg.
Strangler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tinto throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Strangler counter with a right hand.
Tinto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tinto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strangler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strangler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tinto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinto throws a wild body kick that Strangler sees coming a mile off.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strangler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tinto moves out of range of the body kick from Strangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tinto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tinto moves out of range of the leg kick from Strangler.
Strangler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strangler scores with a head kick. Tinto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tinto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strangler blocks a low kick nicely.
St Petersburg Strangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Tinto misses with a body shot.
Strangler thuds his right hand into Tinto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tinto misses with a wild combination.
Daniel Tinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strangler scores with a jab. Tinto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tinto misses with a low kick.
Strangler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tinto under the eye.
Tinto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler throws a body kick that misses.
Strangler connects with a body shot that sends Tinto's belly button to the back.#T1#
Tinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Tinto misses with a kick to the body
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto throws a wild body kick that Strangler sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Tinto misses
and Strangler counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tinto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strangler scores with a sloppy right hand. Tinto should have avoided that one.
Strangler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Tinto.
Tinto walks into a jab.
Strangler digs a good body shot into Tinto's ribs.
Strangler scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Strangler.
Tinto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strangler on the side of the head.
Strangler thuds his shin into the meat of Tinto's side.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Tinto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tinto misses with a hook.
Strangler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
Strangler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A combination from Tinto does no damage.
Strangler connects with an inside leg kick.
Tinto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tinto misses the shot to the body.
Tinto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strangler lands a right hook to the body.
Tinto misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Strangler does no damage.
Good leg kick by Strangler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strangler lands with a straight right. Tinto didn't see that one coming.
Tinto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Tinto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strangler.
Strangler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tinto keeps the fight on the outside.
Tinto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strangler throws a head kick but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strangler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strangler looks to land a combination but Tinto avoids it well.
Tinto throws a counter combo.
Decent striking displayed by Strangler there.
A low kick from Tinto is predictable there
and Strangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tinto is looking to land body kicks.
Strangler with a jab.
Tinto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tinto throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strangler checks a low kick from Tinto.
Tinto throws the kick towards the body but Strangler avoids it.
Tinto tries to bum rush Strangler with a series of wild strikes but Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Strangler connects with a jab.
Tinto misses with a double jab.
Tinto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strangler thows a body kick. Tinto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tinto misses with a kick to the body.
Strangler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strangler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Strangler drives through and clinches with Tinto against the cage.
Strangler lands with a short shot to the head.
Tinto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strangler.
Strangler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tintos head.
Tinto avoiding damage as Strangler throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strangler obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler just leaning against Tinto, taking a breather.
Tinto struggles to land a body shot inside as Strangler controls his hands.
Tinto letting Strangler take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Tinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
Strangler lands with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Strangler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strangler avoids the body shot from Tinto.
Tinto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tinto blocks a head kick by Strangler.
Tinto misses with a low kick.
Strangler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strangler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strangler lands with a good body shot.
Strangler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tinto misses with a leg kick
and Strangler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Strangler sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strangler.
Strangler misses with a body kick.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strangler misses with a two punch combination.
Tinto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Tinto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strangler tries to clinch up but Tinto circles away and keeps his distance.
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Tinto moves out of range easily.
Tinto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strangler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tinto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Strangler misses the target.
Strangler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tinto on the side of the head.
Strangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tinto manages to avoid it.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strangler slips a jab and a cross from Tinto.
A little feinted left hand from Strangler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tinto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strangler throws a counter high kick but Tinto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Strangler wants to clinch up but Tinto keeps it at a distance.
Strangler avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Tinto tries to keep at a distance but Strangler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tinto looking to stall. #T2#
Strangler stalls.
Tinto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strangler up against the cage.
Strangler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tinto misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tinto has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tinto.
Strangler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
Strangler lands with a short shot to the head.
Strangler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tinto is trying to maintain a safe position but Strangler gets an underhook and turns Tinto into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Strangler.
Tinto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto trying to control the position but instead, Strangler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tinto into the cage.
Nice body punch from Strangler.
Tinto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strangler leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Strangler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strangler lands a right hook to the body.
Strangler with a hook.
Strangler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tinto.
Tinto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strangler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tinto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strangler rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Tinto misses
and Strangler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tinto throws a low kick but Strangler moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Strangler!
Strangler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tinto's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinto throws a hook but Strangler avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A jab from Strangler does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Strangler.
Strangler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tinto throws a combination that misses
and Strangler counters with a nice uppercut.
Strangler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tinto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strangler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strangler lands a nice hook to Tinto's body. Tinto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tinto blocks a head kick by Strangler.
Strangler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strangler lands a head kick!
Tinto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Tinto moves out of range easily.
Strangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tinto.
Strangler scores with a body shot.
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Tinto moves out of range easily.
Tinto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tinto on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Strangler scores with a leg kick.
Strangler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Tinto misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strangler.
Tinto moves out of range of the body kick from Strangler.
Strangler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tinto misses with a hook
and Strangler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tinto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tinto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strangler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tinto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Tinto is predictable there
and Strangler counters with a solid body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Tinto misses.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tinto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto misses with a wild body shot. #T2##CL#
Strangler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tinto has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
A short uppercut from Strangler.
Tinto looking to slow down the pace here.
Strangler digs a right hand into Tinto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tinto's gas tank.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike.
Tinto taking a breather.
Strangler lands a hook that snaps the head of Tinto backwards.
Strangler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strangler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Strangler controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Strangler scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strangler.
St Petersburg Strangler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strangler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tinto tries a body shot but Strangler blocks it.
Tinto tries to stall but Strangler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strangler works on Tinto's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strangler. #BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tinto wants to slow Strangler down by chopping away at his legs.
Tinto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strangler counters with a body kick. #T4#
Tinto swings for the body but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler lands with a hook. Tinto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tinto throws a leg kick
and Strangler counters with a left and a right that stings Tinto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinto throws a lazy body kick
and Strangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strangler sizes up Tinto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tinto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strangler.
Strangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Strangler thumps Tinto with a low kick.
Strangler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tintos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strangler lands a lovely overhand right.
Tinto avoids the body shot from Strangler.
Strangler tries to clinch but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinto walks into a straight right hand from Strangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler had his way with Daniel Tinto in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Strangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tinto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tinto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tinto misses with a two punch combination.
Strangler throws a head kick but Tinto moves out of range.
Strangler scoring well with a low kick there.
Strangler blocks the body kick.
Tinto throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Strangler counters by moving into the clinch.
Strangler lands an uppercut.
Come on Tinto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto trying to stall but Strangler improves his position.
Tinto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Strangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Nice body punch from Strangler.
Tinto misses with a double jab.
Tinto blocks a head kick by Strangler.
Strangler throws a head kick but Tinto moves out of range.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strangler throws a series of punches but Tinto avoids them all with ease.
Strangler lands with a shot to the body.
Tinto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strangler.
Strangler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tinto takes one to the chin there.
Strangler connects with a body shot that sends Tinto's belly button to the back.
Strangler scores with a nice body kick.
Strangler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tinto tries to land a leg kick but Strangler saw it coming and moves away.
Tinto swings widly with a right hand
and Strangler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strangler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strangler clobbers Tinto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tinto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strangler.
Nice jab there from Strangler.
Strangler scores with a leg kick.
Strangler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strangler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler lands a high kick!
Tinto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strangler circles away quickly and effectively.
Strangler jabs at Tinto's body.
A punch combination from Tinto misses.
Strangler moves out of range of the body kick from Tinto.
Strangler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Strangler connects with a body shot.
Strangler checks a leg kick.
Strangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strangler lands a nice hook to Tinto's body. Tinto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strangler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tinto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strangler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tinto back to the cage. Strangler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tinto tries to bum rush Strangler with a series of wild strikes but Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tinto drops his hands momentarily and Strangler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tinto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Strangler checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Strangler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinto misses with a leg kick
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto just misses with a punch to the body.
Strangler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tinto misses with a body shot
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Strangler.
Tinto throws a leg kick that misses.
Strangler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strangler throws a shot to the body.
Tinto throws a shot from downtown. Strangler moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Strangler moves into range and clinches up with Tinto.
A short right from Strangler.
Tinto misses with a punch on the inside.
Strangler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tinto's elbow.
Tinto trying to stall but Strangler improves his position.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler blocking some punches.
Strangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strangler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tinto swings wildly with an uppercut but Strangler uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... St Petersburg Strangler!

St Petersburg Strangler retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble St Petersburg Strangler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: DFC Las Vegas 54     
Date:   Mar 10, 2017
#R1#
Bottura misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Tinto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bottura won't be happy with that.
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.
Bottura is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Tinto stalls from top position.
Bottura tries to bench press Tinto off him but Tinto keeps the position.
Tinto takes a little break here. Bottura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura is looking to regain half guard here but Tinto keeps moving and retains side control.
Tinto in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SUB2#
Tinto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bottura, who protects the arm well.
Bottura is looking to regain half guard here but Tinto keeps moving and retains side control.
Tinto wants to control but Bottura is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tinto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottura struggling a bit here.
Tinto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bottura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bottura is not content to let Tinto control the position.
Bottura tries to roll over but Tinto keeps him under control.
Tinto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Tinto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bottura is holding on tight.
Tinto 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. #SUB2#
Tinto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bottura is surviving well by controlling Tinto's body position as best he can.
Bottura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bottura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bottura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bottura stays in close to Tinto's body and controls the position. #T4#
Tinto looking to control.
Bottura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tinto is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Tinto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bottura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tinto controls Bottura momentarily but Bottura frees himself. #SUB2#
Tinto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bottura defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bottura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bottura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto keeping moving, preventing Bottura from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tinto walks into a jab.
Bottura digs a good hook to Tinto's body.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tinto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bottura works the jab nicely.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Tinto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bottura throws a jab when Tinto was well out of range.
Tinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Tinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bottura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Tinto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bottura's guard.
Tinto is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Tinto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bottura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Tinto trying to mount his opponent but Bottura defends it.
Tinto is thwarting Bottura's attempts to control the position.
Bottura gets back to full guard.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Tinto postures up.
Bottura wants to sweep here but Tinto controlling him for the moment.
Tinto is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Tinto has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Tinto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bottura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Daniel Tinto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tinto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Tinto postures up.
Tinto throws a big elbow that misses.
Tinto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bottura's guard.
Bottura moves into full guard.
Bottura working a defensive guard here.
Bottura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tinto is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bottura keeping full guard, as Tinto tries to pass.
Bottura looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tinto passes Bottura's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tinto 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 Tinto in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bottura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bottura.
Bottura pulls Tinto in close to prevent any damage.
Bottura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tinto is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Tinto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto trying to control the action but Bottura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinto pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Tinto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tinto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tinto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottura throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Tinto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bottura's guard.
Bottura wants to sweep here but Tinto controlling him for the moment.
Tinto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura is working hard here to advance position.
Tinto looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bottura wants to sweep but no luck.
Bottura trying to control the position.
Tinto preventing the sweep.
Tinto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tinto trying to control the action but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Bottura wants to control but Tinto postures up.
Daniel Tinto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Tinto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bottura's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bottura tries to bench press Tinto off him but Tinto keeps the position.
Bottura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tinto off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Tinto fending off the submission attempt from Bottura.
Bottura has the hooks in. Tinto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tinto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tinto tries to escape but Bottura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bottura avoiding Tinto 's attempts to control his hands.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tinto turns into Bottura and is now in his guard.
Tinto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bottura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tinto controlling from the top position.
Bottura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Tinto content to stall in guard here.
Bottura trying to control the position.
Tinto looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tinto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Tinto.
I've got Tinto 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Tinto!

A relieved looking Daniel Tinto 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: DFC Las Vegas 47     
Date:   Jan 20, 2017
#R1#
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tinto.
Tinto loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bottura! #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tinto feinted with a counter takedown.
Bottura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tinto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottura tests Tinto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Tinto is just out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Tinto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bottura misses with a hook #TD#
and Tinto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Bottura working for a triangle but Tinto defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bottura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tinto stacks Bottura 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 Tinto!#T1#
Tinto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bottura is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Tinto tries for a kimura but Bottura is defending well. #SUB#
Tinto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tinto is staying tight to Bottura's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Tinto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bottura, who protects the arm well.
Bottura is looking for a sweep.
Bottura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bottura struggling a bit here.
Bottura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tinto off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bottura controlling well, preventing Tinto from escaping the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinto turns into Bottura and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tinto passes into side control.
Tinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottura keeps working.
Bottura is looking to regain half guard here but Tinto keeps moving and retains side control.
Bottura is letting Tinto control him for a moment.
Bottura tries to improve position but can't.
Bottura wants to control but Tinto postures up.#T4#
Bottura sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinto pulls his head out easily.
Tinto passes into side control, despite Bottura's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Tinto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Daniel Tinto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
That's time! Tinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tinto missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura scores with a jab.
Tinto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bottura throws a nice looking combination but Tinto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tinto is looking to counter the offense by Bottura and move into the clinch.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura sizes up Tinto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tinto attempts a counter takedown but Bottura avoids it well and moves away.
Bottura misses with a few strikes there.
Tinto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bottura sprawls and moves away.
Bottura thuds his right hand into Tinto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bottura, as that shot connected.
Tinto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Tinto's front leg but catches the back leg as Tinto tries to avoid it. #T1#
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tinto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tinto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bottura throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Tinto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bottura's guard.#SUB2#
Bottura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tinto uses it to pass to side control.
Bottura is not content to let Tinto control the position.
Bottura tries to improve position but can't.
Bottura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bottura is looking to control Tinto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottura avoid being mounted?
Tinto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.
Tinto trying to control the action but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Tinto not doing much here.
Tinto prevents Bottura from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.
Tinto is looking to advance position but Bottura won't allow it. #T3#
Tinto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tinto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinto pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bottura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tinto controlling the action here.
Daniel Tinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tinto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bottura is pressing down on Tinto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tinto trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tinto defends well.
Tinto controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottura keeping full guard, as Tinto tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Tinto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bottura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tinto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Bottura #TD#
and Tinto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bottura's guard.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for subs off his back but Tinto has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Tinto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bottura defends it well. #T1#
Tinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottura keeps working. #SUB#
Tinto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bottura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tinto.
Bottura is looking to improve his position.
Tinto works his way into side control.
Tinto trying to control the action but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottura is looking to reverse the position.
Tinto wants to control but Bottura is keeping him busy.
Bottura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bottura is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it.
Tinto is looking to take a break and control but Bottura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Tinto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tinto wants to control but Bottura is keeping him busy.
Bottura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Tinto 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.
Bottura is looking to improve his position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bottura wants to control the action here but instead Tinto manages to pass to full mount!
Bottura holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tinto tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bottura regains half guard.#SUB#
Tinto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.

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 Daniel Tinto.
I think Tinto 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Caio Bottura!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: DFC LV Sin City 19     
Date:   Dec 09, 2016
#R1##TD#
Mcshrads shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Tinto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcshrads is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at North Star secret fist technique that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tinto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcshrads gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for a guillotine here but Mcshrads defends easily. #SUB2#
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcshrads doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcshrads manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcshrads trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a triangle but Mcshrads pushes his legs off easily.
Mcshrads landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcshrads passes into side control. #T1#
Tinto tries to buck Mcshrads off but Mcshrads is having none of it.
Tinto regains half guard.
Mcshrads will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcshrads thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcshrads missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Mcshrads is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tinto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcshrads.
Mcshrads 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.
Tinto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcshrads takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Mcshrads is keen to just control but Tinto is a slippery customer.
Mcshrads works his way into full mount!
Mcshrads with a couple of short strikes.
Tinto is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcshrads has a good base and remains in mount.
Tinto wants to control but Mcshrads is having none of it.
Mcshrads prevents Tinto from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Mcshrads has hold of Tinto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tinto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mcshrads unloading with bombs!
Mcshrads with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinto is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tinto taking shots to the head.
Tinto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcshrads tries to control but Tinto wriggling away.
Tinto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tinto regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mcshrads avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Tinto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mcshrads uses it to pass to side control.
Mcshrads lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mcshrads tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Mcshrads is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tinto has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Mcshrads wants to control but Tinto is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mcshrads goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tinto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mcshrads's guard! Nice work there by Tinto!
Mcshrads working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Mcshrads looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Tinto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcshrads has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tinto has managed to get both his arms back between Mcshrads's legs - danger averted.
Mcshrads looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcshrads is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazzar Mcshrads dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mcshrads looks to score with a jab to the body but Tinto is just out of range.
Tinto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mcshrads throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Tinto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tinto. #SUB#
Mcshrads looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tinto passes into side control.
Mcshrads is looking for a sweep.
Mcshrads is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it.
Mcshrads is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tinto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcshrads, who protects the arm well.
Mcshrads is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Tinto prevents Mcshrads from improving his position.
Mcshrads is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Mcshrads actively working from the bottom here.
Mcshrads is staying active underneath Tinto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcshrads is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mcshrads is staying active underneath Tinto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tinto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tinto is pressing down on Mcshrads's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcshrads is holding on for now.
Mcshrads is looking to control Tinto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcshrads avoid being mounted?#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.
Mcshrads won't allow Tinto to pass to mount.
Mcshrads slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Tinto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tinto passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Tinto 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.
Tinto controlling the action here. #T3#
Mcshrads is controlling Tinto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mcshrads wants to improve his position but Tinto is controlling well.
Tinto slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Tinto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcshrads is positioning himself well to prevent Tinto advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Tinto seems to be working for a kimura but Mcshrads defends the submission attempt.
Tinto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mcshrads is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinto pulls his head out easily.
Tinto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcshrads with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto 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.
#R3#
Tinto blocks a jab.
Mcshrads throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mcshrads swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Tinto tries to counter it with a takedown but Mcshrads pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Mcshrads misses. #TD#
Tinto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcshrads defends well.
Tinto keeping full guard, as Mcshrads tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcshrads connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcshrads trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tinto looking to control. #SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcshrads defends well.#SUB2#
Tinto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mcshrads stacks Tinto 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 Mcshrads!#SUB#
Mcshrads tries for a kimura but Tinto is defending well.
Mcshrads trying to control the position but Tinto is working away.
Tinto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcshrads wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcshrads working away.
Mcshrads trying to control the position but Tinto is working away. #T2#
Tinto is trying to control Mcshrads's posture but Mcshrads avoids it.
Tinto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcshrads haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tinto tries to buck Mcshrads off but Mcshrads is having none of it.
Mcshrads working the body and head with strikes.
Tinto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Tinto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lazzar Mcshrads overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mcshrads actively working from the bottom here.
Tinto is looking to advance position but Mcshrads won't allow it.
Mcshrads is trying to maintain the position but Tinto is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Mcshrads is looking to improve his position.
Mcshrads wants to control but Tinto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcshrads is trying to get back to full guard.
Tinto is trying to control. Mcshrads wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcshrads regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Tinto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcshrads has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tinto has managed to get both his arms back between Mcshrads's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tinto passes Mcshrads's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #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.
Tinto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcshrads knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tinto trying to control the action but Mcshrads is working from the bottom.
Mcshrads is pressing down on Tinto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcshrads keeping moving, preventing Tinto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mcshrads has his foot on Tinto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tinto works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mcshrads looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcshrads wants to sweep but no luck.
Tinto 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazzar Mcshrads clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Tinto takes a swing at Mcshrads's ribcage but misses.
Mcshrads jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tinto feints the counter takedown.
Mcshrads works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Mcshrads fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tinto to the ground. Mcshrads is now in Tinto's guard.
Mcshrads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tinto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcshrads gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a triangle but Mcshrads pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB2#
Tinto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcshrads can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tinto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Mcshrads avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Mcshrads got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tinto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcshrads has managed to get both his arms back between Tinto's legs - danger averted.
Tinto keeping moving, preventing Mcshrads from controlling successfully.
Mcshrads postures up and lands a big shot to Tinto's brow. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcshrads wants to control from the top but Tinto keeps moving.
Mcshrads is really struggling to control Tinto but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcshrads doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcshrads manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcshrads passes into half guard.
Mcshrads tries to pass to full mount but Tinto defends it.
Tinto regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Tinto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Tinto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcshrads trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom.
Mcshrads looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tinto is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mcshrads throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tinto's body to avoid the submission. Tinto has instead reached around Mcshrads's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tinto arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Tinto!
Our winner, Daniel Tinto, 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: DFC Sin City 17     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
A big left from Jaskok misses.
Jaskok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tinto ducks under a wild hook from Jaskok.
Tinto misses with a looping left.
Jaskok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tinto.
A swing and a miss from Jaskok.
Jaskok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaskok throws a good cross that connects.
Jaskok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tinto moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tinto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaskok connects with a right hand. Tinto shakes it off.
A punch combination from Jaskok misses.
Jaskok cracks a nice hook into Tinto's ribs.#T1#
Jaskok misses with a wild body shot.
Jaskok throws a hook but Tinto blocks it.
Jaskok lands a jab.#TD#
Jaskok fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tinto sprawls well initially but Jaskok persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tinto wants to control but Jaskok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jaskok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tinto is pressing down on Jaskok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Tinto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaskok defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tinto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaskok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaskok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Tinto working a defensive guard here.
Jaskok showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Tinto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaskok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaskok pushing down on Tinto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tinto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaskok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tinto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
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!
Tinto tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaskok is retaining full guard. #T3#
Tinto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jaskok tries to bench press Tinto off him but Tinto keeps the position. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaskok keeps working. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaskok keeps working. #T4#
Jaskok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tinto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tinto wants to control but Jaskok is keeping him busy.
Jaskok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jaskok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tinto trying to mount his opponent but Jaskok defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jaskok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tinto is trying to control. Jaskok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jaskok 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#
Tinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaskok misses with a hook.
Jaskok slips under a jab from Tinto.
Jaskok throws a big shot that misses.
Tinto misses with a straight right.
Jaskok throws a hook but Tinto avoids it easily.#TD#
Jaskok shoots in and bounces Tinto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaskok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaskok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jaskok trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jaskok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tinto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Tinto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jaskok stands and throws Tinto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tinto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Jaskok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tinto is just riding it out for now. Jaskok eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Jaskok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hugh Jaskok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tinto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaskok pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.
Tinto is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaskok in particular looking to stall.
Tinto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tinto gets full guard.#SUB2#
Jaskok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tinto keeping moving, preventing Jaskok from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jaskok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Tinto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaskok is aware though and is defending well.
Jaskok wants to pass the guard but Tinto is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaskok defends well.
Jaskok trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tinto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaskok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaskok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.
Jaskok stopping the sweep attempt from Tinto.
Jaskok stands and throws Tinto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tinto is looking for a sweep.
Jaskok is looking to take a break and control but Tinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaskok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tinto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jaskok dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jaskok misses the jab.
And Tinto tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaskok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaskok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tinto manages to avoid it.
Tinto with the counter takedown but Jaskok avoids it easily.
Jaskok throws a right and a left that Tinto avoids nicely.
Tinto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jaskok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaskok. Tinto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tinto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jaskok misses the shot to the body.
Jaskok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaskok catches Tinto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaskok looks to land a left hand but Tinto moved out of range nicely.
Tinto feints the counter takedown.
Jaskok moves forwards but Tinto connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Jaskok looks to throw the jab but Tinto is out of range.
Jaskok is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tinto drops his hands momentarily and Jaskok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tinto avoids the body shot from Jaskok.
Tinto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaskok.
Jaskok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tinto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaskok.
Tinto shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaskok sprawls well. He's pushed Tinto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaskok feinted with a counter takedown.
Hugh Jaskok is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaskok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tinto feints the counter takedown.
Tinto slips under a jab.
Jaskok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tinto with the counter takedown but Jaskok avoids it easily.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Jaskok scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tinto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tinto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jaskok is working for a kimura but Tinto is defending it quite comfortably.
Jaskok is keen to just control but Tinto is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jaskok seems to be working for a kimura but Tinto defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tinto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jaskok pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Jaskok is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tinto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jaskok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tinto is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jaskok has taken his back.
Tinto tries to roll but Jaskok sticks to his back. #SUB#
Tinto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jaskok has the hooks in. Tinto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB#
Tinto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jaskok. #SUB#
Tinto 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 Jaskok gets his way!
Tinto breaks Jaskok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Jaskok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Jaskok has his foot on Tinto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tinto works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaskok looking to control but Tinto passes into half guard.
Tinto thows a huge punch but Jaskok dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Jaskok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaskok 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Jaskok!

Hugh Jaskok looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yo Las Vegas we did it baby! Snap Tap Repeat! Thank all of you for the support, my coaches, and PVZ! Daddy's got another bonus to add to the paycheck!'.
The defeated Daniel Tinto had this to say: 'Somebody get me a shot and some coke, I've got a splitting headache.'.

 

Event: DFC Mayhem 14     
Date:   Oct 14, 2016
#R1#
Sharpe misses with a left hand #TD#
and Tinto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sharpe won't be happy with that.
Sharpe is looking to regain half guard here but Tinto keeps moving and retains side control.
Tinto controlling the position from side mount.
Sharpe is trying to get back to half guard.
Tinto is staying tight to Sharpe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tinto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sharpe 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.
Sharpe is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Tinto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sharpe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sharpe gets back to half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tinto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sharpe defending well though.
Tinto controlling the pace. #SUB#
Tinto is working for a kimura but Sharpe is defending it quite comfortably.
Sharpe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tinto in particular looking to stall.
Sharpe wants to get back to full guard.
Tinto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sharpe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Tinto 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. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tinto controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sharpe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tinto uses it to pass to side control.
Sharpe regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto is pressing down on Sharpe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sharpe is holding on for now.
Tinto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sharpe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tinto.
As Sharpe tries to get set, Tinto tries to push him back and clinch up but Sharpe manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sharpe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sharpe misses the shot to the body.
Sharpe ducks under a wild hook from Tinto.
Sharpe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sharpe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tinto.
Tinto attempts a counter takedown but Sharpe avoids it well and moves away.
Sharpe misses with a right hand #TD#
and Tinto counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Tinto is looking for a kimura here.
Tinto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tinto seems to be working for a kimura but Sharpe defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Tinto is looking for a kimura but Sharpe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tinto to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tinto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tinto prevents Sharpe from improving his position.
Tinto is taking a breather. Sharpe 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.
Sharpe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tinto manages to pass to mount! #SUB#
Tinto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sharpe is surviving well by controlling Tinto's body position as best he can.
Tinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharpe can do to turn this around?
Tinto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Tinto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB#
Tinto looking for a guillotine from mount but Sharpe is having none of it.
Tinto controlling from the full mount.
Sharpe is trying to reverse the position but instead Tinto has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpe wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Tinto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sharpe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tinto. #T3#
Sharpe turns into Tinto and is now in his guard.
Tinto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Tinto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sharpe is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharpe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharpe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharpe pushing down on Tinto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.
Tinto gets back to full guard.
Sharpe looking to pass the guard.
Tinto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sharpe has passed into side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Tinto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tinto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sharpe is working for a submission of some sort.
Tinto is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tinto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Tinto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sharpe pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sharpe takes a swing at Tinto's ribcage but misses.
Tinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Sharpe does it's job there.
Marcus Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharpe swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Tinto counters with a takedown into side control.
Sharpe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tinto's best efforts.
Tinto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tinto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tinto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tinto content just to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Tinto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sharpe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sharpe shrugs it off.
Sharpe regains half guard.
Tinto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tinto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sharpe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marcus Sharpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Tinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tinto works his way to his opponent's back.
Tinto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sharpe.
Sharpe is really stuck here. #T3#
Tinto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sharpe.
Tinto not allowing Sharpe to control his hands.
Tinto controlling from the back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sharpe trying to control the hands but Tinto won't let him.
Sharpe tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharpe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tinto controlling from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Tinto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tinto, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Tinto!

Our winner, Daniel Tinto, 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: Sin City 8 Prince vs. Wright     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Tinto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Getstoned sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Getstoned pushes Tinto up against the cage in a clinch.
Tinto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Getstoned lands with a right to the head.
Getstoned makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Getstoned makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Tinto manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Getstoned thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Tinto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Getstoned defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tinto pushes a forearm under Getstoned's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Getstoned is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Tinto!
Daniel Tinto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DFC Mayhem 6     
Date:   Aug 19, 2016
#R1#
Williamson connects with a right hand. Tinto shakes it off.#TD#
Williamson gets the takedown into side control.
Tinto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williamson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tinto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Williamson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tinto tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Williamson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tinto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tinto can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williamson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Williamson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tinto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Tinto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williamson defends it easily.
Our spies down at at SinPro Gym inform us that Tinto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williamson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williamson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tinto trying to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Williamson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tinto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williamson has managed to get both his arms back between Tinto's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a triangle but Williamson pushes his legs off easily.
Tinto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williamson preventing the sweep.
Williamson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Tinto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for subs off his back but Williamson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Williamson prevents Tinto from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Williamson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Williamson is looking for a kimura but Tinto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williamson to get the leverage.
Tinto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williamson is working away from the top position though.
Williamson is looking to advance position but Tinto won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Williamson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tinto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williamson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williamson wants to pass to mount but Tinto is defending the position. #SUB2#
Tinto actively working from the bottom here.
Tinto is looking for a sweep. Williamson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williamson wants to free his trapped foot but Tinto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tinto is trying to get back to full guard.
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.

Glenn Williamson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Williamson gets a double leg takedown into Tinto's guard.#SUB2#
Tinto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williamson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Williamson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Williamson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Tinto working for a triangle but Williamson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tinto's guard. #SUB2#
Tinto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tinto actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Tinto is defending against the submission attempts here by Williamson.
Tinto is pressing down on Williamson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williamson trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tinto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a triangle but Williamson pushes his legs off easily.
Glenn Williamson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williamson trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Tinto has an active guard here but Williamson has managed to pass into half guard.
Williamson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tinto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Tinto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tinto is trying to get back to full guard.
Tinto is not content to let Williamson control the position.#SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Williamson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Tinto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williamson pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Tinto is looking for a sweep. Williamson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williamson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tinto defending well though. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Williamson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tinto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tinto trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.
Tinto is looking to get back to full guard here but Williamson has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williamson is looking to take a break and control but Tinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Williamson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tinto manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tinto is defending against the submission attempts here by Williamson.
Tinto gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williamson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Tinto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Williamson dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Williamson gets a double leg takedown into Tinto's guard.#SUB#
Williamson 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.
Williamson trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williamson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williamson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williamson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
Williamson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tinto is retaining full guard. #T1#
Tinto looking for a sweep. Not yet Tinto, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinto is trying to control the position but Williamson postures up.
Tinto 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.
Williamson pushes down on Tinto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tinto wants to get back to full guard.
Tinto is looking to control Williamson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tinto avoid being mounted?
Williamson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Williamson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tinto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williamson. #SUB2#
Tinto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tinto actively working from the bottom here.
Tinto trying to control here.
Tinto wants to sweep but Williamson has passed to side control!
Tinto is trying to improve his position.
Tinto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Williamson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tinto gets back to half guard.#T3#
Williamson wants to pass to mount but Tinto is defending the position. #SUB#
Williamson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Tinto is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Williamson is tapping! Great win for Tinto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Tinto!
Daniel Tinto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   Jul 15, 2016
#R1#
Tinto misses with a straight right.
Tinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinto.
A swing and a miss from Tinto.
Rockwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Tinto feints the counter takedown.
Tinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinto.
Tinto misses with a hook. Rockwell ducked under it nicely.
Rockwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tinto swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinto.
Rockwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rockwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tinto throws an off balance right hand
and Rockwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tinto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rockwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.
Rockwell throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Tinto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tinto.
Tinto advances position into side control!
Rockwell is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rockwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinto throws an elbow but Rockwell slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Rockwell parries the strikes from Tinto easily there. Tinto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rockwell to escape.
Rockwell struggling a bit here.
Rockwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tinto looking to control but instead Rockwell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tinto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tinto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tinto is trying to control the action in half guard but Rockwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tinto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rockwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rockwell tries to get out of the position.
Tinto wants to take a breather but Rockwell is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Tinto 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. #ES#
Rockwell kicks off Tinto and gets to his feet.
Rockwell tries to clinch there but Tinto circles away.
And Tinto tries to counter it with a takedown but Rockwell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tinto throws an overhand right that lands on Rockwell's shoulder, as Rockwell tries to avoid the shot.
Tinto throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockwell counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Rockwell is predictable there #TD2#
and Tinto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rockwell!
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Tinto prevents Rockwell from escaping the position.
Tinto throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rockwell works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep. Tinto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockwell defends it well.
Tinto controlling the action here.
Rockwell pushes Tinto off looking to stand but Tinto dives back in and keeps control.
Tinto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockwell is trying to stand back up but Tinto is controlling him
Tinto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tinto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tinto misses with a hook. Rockwell ducked under it nicely.
Rockwell misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Tinto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rockwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tinto stays in close to Rockwell's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tinto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tinto stays in close to Rockwell's body and controls the position.
Rockwell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tinto is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tinto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tinto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tinto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Rockwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tinto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tinto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockwell is looking to stand up but Tinto isn't so interested in that idea.
Tinto sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tinto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rockwell throws a leg kick but Tinto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tinto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rockwell falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Tinto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tinto throwing strikes but missing.
Rockwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tinto on the ground.
Tinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Tinto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tinto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tinto cracks Rockwell with a big right hand but Rockwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tinto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Tinto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tinto throws a strike aimed at the side of Rockwell's head but Rockwell avoids it well.
Tinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockwell keeps working.
Tinto throws a strike aimed at the side of Rockwell's head but Rockwell avoids it well.
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!#SU2#
Tinto decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Tinto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockwell.
Tinto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rockwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Rockwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rockwell tries to bum rush Tinto with a series of wild strikes but Tinto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chest Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell 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.
Chest Rockwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockwell throws a combination. Tinto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tinto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tinto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tinto closes the distance and clinches up with Rockwell, looking for a takedown. Tinto pushes Rockwell against the cage but Rockwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Tinto backs away, Rockwell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Rockwell misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Tinto counters with a single leg into guard. Rockwell didn't expect that.
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!#ES#
Rockwell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tinto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rockwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockwell gets underhooks to prevent Tinto's takedown attempt.
Tinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell throws a head punch that misses.
Rockwell misses with some punches.
Tinto blocks a body shot from Rockwell.
Rockwell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockwell.
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 Chest Rockwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
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#
Tinto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockwell as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Rockwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chest Rockwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Tinto's head.
The fighters circling - Tinto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Tinto with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tinto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tinto looks to throw the jab but Rockwell is out of range.
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Tinto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Tinto looks to land a right hand but Rockwell moved out of range.
Rockwell lands a nice shot that snaps Tinto's head back.
Tinto swings for the body but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell is looking to counter punch.
Tinto throws a sloppy body shot
and Rockwell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tinto's knee momentarily.
Tinto missing with a left hand there. Rockwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tinto darts in looking for a takedown but Rockwell gets double underhooks and turns Tinto into the cage.
It looks like Rockwell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chest Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tinto.
Rockwell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tinto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tinto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rockwell counters with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Rockwell.
Tinto throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinto shoots in and drives through. Rockwell sprawls well.
Good exchange - Rockwell coming out on top.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tinto is defended easily by Rockwell.
Tinto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockwell counters with a two punch combo.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Tinto's cut even more.
Rockwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Tinto is rocked!
Rockwell lands with a shot to the body.
Tinto misses with a body shot. #T3#
Rockwell punishes Tinto's body with a nice straight punch.
Tinto shoots in for a double leg but Rockwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tinto throws a lazy uppercut
and Rockwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockwell tries to score with a low kick but Tinto moves his leg out of the way.
Rockwell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tinto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockwell.
Tinto is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockwell finish him?
Nice cross by Rockwell.
Tinto moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockwell walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tinto drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rockwell swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tinto's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Rockwell!
A very excited looking Chest Rockwell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Jul 14, 2016
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King Jr.
King Jr moves away from the strike by Tinto.
King Jr looks to land a left hand but Tinto moved out of range nicely.
Tinto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King Jr shoots in for a takedown but Tinto shows good takedown defense.
Tinto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Tinto. No joy for King Jr on that attempt.
Tinto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daniel Tinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Luther King Jr.
King Jr avoids the body shot from Tinto.
Tinto throws a hook but King Jr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tinto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King Jr throws a body punch but Tinto moves out of range. #TD2#
King Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Tinto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Tinto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tinto is just riding it out for now. King Jr eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tinto manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
King Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Tinto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Better Than Cozad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Tinto throws his legs up looking for a submission but King Jr uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Tinto is trying to get back to half guard.
King Jr trying to control the position but Tinto is working away.
Tinto manages to work his way to half guard, despite King Jr's best efforts.#SUB#
Tinto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tinto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.
King Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tinto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.
King Jr wants to take a breather but Tinto is having none of it. #T3#
King Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tinto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Tinto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tinto is not content to let King Jr control the position.
Tinto trying to control but King Jr postures up. #SUB2#
King Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Tinto wants to improve his position but King Jr is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tinto moves into full guard.
King Jr wants to control from the top but Tinto keeps moving. #SUB#
Tinto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Tinto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tinto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. King Jr 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 Tinto.
King Jr trying to control the position but Tinto is working away.
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 Daniel Tinto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tinto stuffs the takedown attempt from King Jr. King Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
King Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
King Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tinto's half guard.#SUB#
Tinto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Tinto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Tinto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tinto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
King Jr trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tinto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tinto working for submissions but it's allowed King Jr to get to half guard.
King Jr wants to take a breather but Tinto is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinto manages to get to full guard.
King Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
King Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tinto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King Jr has Tinto in his guard.#REVR#
King Jr 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.#T2#
Tinto postures up.
King Jr keeping full guard, as Tinto tries to pass. #SUB2#
King Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Tinto to get to half guard.
Daniel Tinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tinto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tinto slips a nice elbow through King Jr's hands, connecting with King Jr's forehead.
Tinto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
King Jr is trying to maintain the position but Tinto is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Tinto working King Jr over with strikes.
King Jr tries to get to full guard but Tinto has control of the leg.
King Jr is looking to control Tinto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tinto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King Jr has hold of Tinto's hands but Tinto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
King Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tinto scores with a couple of nice shots.
King Jr tries to roll over but Tinto keeps him under control.#SUB2#
King Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
King Jr actively working from the bottom here.
King Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tinto scores with a couple of nice shots.
King Jr tries to roll over but Tinto keeps him under control.
Tinto 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. #SUB#
Tinto is trying to work for a kimura but King Jr is defending well.
King Jr tries to get to full guard but Tinto has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
King Jr shoots for a takedown but Tinto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tinto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tinto defends it nicely.
Tinto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Tinto misses. #TD#
Tinto dives in and scores a takedown into King Jr's guard.
Tinto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tinto pushing down on King Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
King Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tinto connects with a nice short shot to King Jr's temple.
Tinto wants to control but King Jr is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
King Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinto pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tinto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King Jr can do to turn this around?
Tinto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tinto winds up and cracks King Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tinto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tinto is trying to control. King Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King Jr wants to improve his position but Tinto is controlling well.
Tinto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King Jr taking some punishment here, with Tinto in his half guard.
King Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
King Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
King Jr is trying to control the position but Tinto postures up. #SUB#
Tinto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tinto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daniel Tinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2#
King Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tinto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tinto controls the pace.
Tinto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Tinto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for King Jr with that takedown attempt.
Daniel Tinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Luther King Jr.#TD2#
King Jr scores with a takedown into Tinto's guard.
King Jr wants to control from the top but Tinto keeps moving.
Tinto controlling the position.#T4#
King Jr trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom.
Tinto is pulling down on King Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from King Jr, at least for the moment.
King Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Tinto is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto is controlling King Jr's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tinto sprawls well. Tinto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King Jr gets slowly back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!

Daniel Tinto wins by unanimous decision!

Daniel Tinto gave a mention to Leviathan Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Martin Luther King Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I have a dream today! '.

 

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Jul 13, 2016
#R1#
Hupp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tinto attempts a counter takedown but Hupp avoids it well and moves away.
Tinto shoots and misses
and Hupp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.#TD#
Tinto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hupp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tinto throws an elbow but Hupp slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hupp parries the strikes from Tinto easily there. Tinto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hupp to escape.
Tinto 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinto lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Tinto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tinto is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hupp looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tinto gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hupp is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tinto lets go of the hold and Hupp can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Tinto!
An out of breath and clearly excited Daniel Tinto thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Franco Hupp stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew he's a better BJJ guy. I tried to outbox him, but this time it didn't work. Congratulations to my opponent. I will bounce back stronger from this defeat!'.

 

Event: ROTR: Valo VS Dum     
Date:   Jun 22, 2016
#R1#
Parlow connects with a right hand. Tinto shakes it off.
Tinto throws a jab but it's blocked by Parlow.
Parlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parlow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parlow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tinto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parlow.
Parlow connects with a body shot that sends Tinto's belly button to the back.
Parlow lands a jab-cross combination.
Parlow dips to his left and cracks Tinto with an uppercut!
Parlow checks a leg kick.
Tinto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parlow is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parlow avoids the body shot from Tinto.
Parlow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tinto throws out the jab.
Tinto shoots for a double leg takedown but Parlow sprawls well. He's pushed Tinto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Parlow misses its target.
Parlow scores with a sloppy right hand. Tinto should have avoided that one. #T1#
Tinto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Parlow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tinto doesn't seem phased though.
A cross from Parlow lands.
Tinto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tinto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tinto wants to land a leg kick but Parlow is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tinto 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.
Parlow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tinto. Tinto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tinto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parlow.
Parlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tinto misses with a takedown attempt - Parlow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parlow throws a big shot that misses.
Parlow jabs at Tinto's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tinto on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
A lazy left from Parlow finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parlow, as that shot connected.
Parlow stuns Tinto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tinto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parlow lands the left hand.
Parlow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Parlow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parlow, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.
Jon Parlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parlow tries to avoid it but Tinto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parlow to the ground. Parlow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parlow throwing a counter right hand but Tinto manages to avoid it.
Jon Parlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tinto.
Parlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Tinto is just out of range.
Parlow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tinto circles away quickly and effectively.
Tinto feints the counter takedown.
Parlow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Parlow. Beautiful body shot.
Parlow is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3##CL#
Parlow moves into the clinch.
Parlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parlow.
Tinto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Parlow lands with a light punch inside.
Tinto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Parlow.
Parlow lands a shoulder strike.
Parlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parlow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC#
Tinto is rocked!
Parlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tinto is still on wobbly legs! Can Parlow finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Parlow manages to break the clinch.
Tinto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parlow with a jab.
Parlow walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tinto drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Parlow swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tinto's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Parlow!
A victorious Jon Parlow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ROTR: Halla VS Emelianenko     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Diaz dives in and grabs Tinto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tinto pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Tinto misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tinto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tinto swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tinto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz takes a swing at Tinto's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Tinto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tinto is in Diaz's guard.#SUB#
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Tinto to get to half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Tinto postures up.
Tinto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Tinto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tinto works his way into side control.
Diaz regains half guard.
Tinto prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Tinto sits in half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tinto 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.#T2#
Diaz works over Tinto with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Tinto keeps moving.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Our spies down at at The Bear's Den inform us that Tinto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz 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.
Tinto working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Tinto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Tinto!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Tinto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tinto throwing strikes but missing.
Tinto throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tinto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Diaz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tinto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Tinto slips under a jab.
Tinto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Tinto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tinto continues to drive forward.#T4#
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Tinto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinto cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Tinto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tinto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diaz stops Tinto from passing to mount.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diaz checks a low kick from Tinto.
Tinto throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tinto wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz lands with a hook. Tinto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Tinto misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Tinto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tinto throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Tinto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz takes a swing at Tinto's ribcage but misses.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tinto but Tinto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Tinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nathan Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Tinto swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Tinto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range. #T2#
Tinto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Tinto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tinto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tinto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Diaz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Tinto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tinto passes into side control.
Tinto is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz stops Tinto from passing to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The strikes coming from Tinto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diaz wants to control but Tinto postures up.
Tinto has control of an arm but Diaz manages to advance to Tinto's back!
Tinto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Tinto.
Tinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tinto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Tinto passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tinto slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Diaz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Tinto's head back.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tinto misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Tinto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Tinto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tinto works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tinto is now in half guard.
Tinto works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice elbow there by Tinto.
Diaz wants to hold on but Tinto pushes him away.#T1#
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Tinto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Daniel Tinto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tinto controlling from mount.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Tinto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diaz?
Tinto unloading with bombs!
Tinto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Tinto's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Tinto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tinto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tinto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tinto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tinto has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Tinto breaks from Diaz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tinto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
Daniel Tinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tinto controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tinto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz trying to control but Tinto postures up.
Tinto controlling the action here.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tinto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nathan Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tinto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Tinto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tinto 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!

Daniel Tinto wins by unanimous decision!

Daniel Tinto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nathan Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight! I'll be back '.

 

Event: ROTR: Truth Time     
Date:   May 31, 2016
#R1#
Tinto 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.
Tadeo misses with a body shot.
Tinto misses with an uppercut
and Tinto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tinto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tadeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tinto.
Tinto throws a low kick but Tadeo avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tadeo. Tinto does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Tadeo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tinto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tinto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tadeo keeps working. #T1#
Tinto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tinto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadeo tries to roll over but Tinto keeps him under control.
Tinto wants to pass the guard but Tadeo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadeo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tinto is controlling the pace.
Tinto wants to pass the guard but Tadeo is defending well.
Tinto thows a huge punch but Tadeo dodges it nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tadeo tries to get to full guard but Tinto has control of the leg.
Tadeo trying to control here.
Tinto throwing shots but Tadeo is blocking nicely.
Tadeo is staying active underneath Tinto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tadeo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tinto on the ground.
Tadeo tries to get to full guard but Tinto has control of the leg.
Tinto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tadeo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tinto trying to control the action but Tadeo is working from the bottom.
Tinto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tinto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tinto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Tinto wants to take a breather but Tadeo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tinto seems to be looking for submissions.
Tinto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tadeo defending well though. #SUB2#
Tinto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tinto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Tinto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Tinto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tadeo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tinto.
Tadeo wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Tinto thows a huge punch but Tadeo dodges it nicely.
Tadeo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tinto.
Tinto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tinto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tinto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tadeo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tadeo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tinto is working away from the top position though.
Tinto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tadeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Tinto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tadeo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tinto manages to avoid it.
Kai Trie Tadeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tadeo misses with a looping right.
Tinto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tadeo is out of range.
Tadeo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tinto throws out the jab.
Tinto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tadeo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tadeo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.
Tinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tadeo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadeo scores with a jab to the head.
Tinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tadeo moves away.
Tadeo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tinto. #T1#
Tinto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tinto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tinto dodges the punch combination from Tadeo.
Tadeo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tinto on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Tadeo as Tinto shoots in.
Tadeo missing with a left hand there. Tinto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Tadeo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tadeo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kai Trie Tadeo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tadeo thuds his right hand into Tinto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tinto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tadeo but Tadeo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tadeo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kai Trie Tadeo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tinto.
Tadeo throws a jab when Tinto was well out of range.
Kai Trie Tadeo is winning the standup battle so far.
Tadeo misses with a body shot.
Tinto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tadeo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tinto momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tadeo misses with a wild body shot.
Tinto misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Tinto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tadeo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tadeo misses with the combination.
Tinto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tadeo defends it well.
Tadeo cracks a nice hook into Tinto's ribs.
Tadeo misses the jab.
Tadeo swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Tinto misses
and Tadeo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tadeo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
Tinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tadeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinto.
Tadeo misses with a body shot.
And Tinto tries to counter it with a takedown but Tadeo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Tinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tadeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinto.#TD2#
Tinto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tadeo did well to prevent Tinto getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tadeo is refusing to be controlled, as Tinto sits in half guard.
Tinto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daniel Tinto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tadeo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tinto.
Tinto thows a huge punch but Tadeo dodges it nicely.
Tadeo is not content to let Tinto control the position.
Tinto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tadeo defending well though.
Tadeo is not content to let Tinto control the position.
Tinto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Trie Tadeo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tinto. Tadeo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tinto avoids the body shot from Tadeo.
Tinto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tadeo is fending him off so far but Tinto persists. Nope, Tadeo circles away and we're back to standing.
Tinto misses the shot to the body.
Tinto throws a jab but it's blocked by Tadeo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tinto. Tadeo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tinto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tadeo.
Tadeo 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.
Tadeo misses with a body shot.
Tinto misses with a body shot.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Tadeo checks it.
Tinto dodges the punch combination from Tadeo. #T1#
Tadeo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tinto is just out of range.
Tadeo slips a jab from Tinto.
Tinto throws a hook to the side of Tadeo's head but Tadeo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tinto misses with a left hand
and Tadeo counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Tinto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tadeo controlling the position well.
Tadeo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tinto. #T2#
Tinto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tadeo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tinto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tinto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tinto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tadeo taking some punishment here, with Tinto in his half guard.
Tinto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tinto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tinto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Tadeo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tadeo is looking to control Tinto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tadeo avoid being mounted?
Tadeo is staying active underneath Tinto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tinto throws a strike but Tadeo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tinto wants to control from the top but Tadeo keeps moving.
Tinto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tadeo connects with the punch.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tadeo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tadeo. Tinto does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Tinto tries to counter it with a takedown but Tadeo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tadeo misses with a hook.#TD2#
Tinto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tadeo!
An elbow from Tinto crashes against the mat.
Tinto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tinto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tinto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Tinto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tinto 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Tinto!

Daniel Tinto 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: ROTR 2: Trouble in Paradise     
Date:   May 24, 2016
#R1#
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tinto tries to counter with a takedown but Bravo is quick to defend against it.
Tinto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tinto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tinto misses with a straight right.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bravo darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Tinto counters with a single leg into guard. Bravo didn't expect that.
Tinto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tinto throwing strikes from guard but Bravo blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bravo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bravo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tinto is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Tinto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tinto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tinto throws a big elbow that misses.
Tinto postures up in Bravo's guard and throws a big left but Bravo blocks it.
Tinto is looking to work some ground and pound but Bravo has wrist control.
Tinto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tinto stays in close to Bravo's body and controls the position.
Tinto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tinto throws a big right hand that misses.
Tinto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tinto is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bravo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tinto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tinto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tinto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Tinto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tinto 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.
Tinto not doing much here.
Tinto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bravo's head.
Tinto thows a huge punch but Bravo dodges it nicely. #T3##SUB#
Tinto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravo defends it well.
Tinto thows a huge punch but Bravo dodges it nicely.
Tinto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bravo defending well though.
Tinto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tinto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bravo defending well though.
Bravo trying to control here.
Tinto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bravo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tinto.
Tinto is taking a breather. Bravo 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.
Tinto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tinto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Tinto'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.
Tinto content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Tinto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tinto working Bravo over with strikes.
Tinto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tinto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tinto misses with a head shot. Bravo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tinto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bravo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bravo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tinto with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tinto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tinto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tinto misses with a low kick.
Bravo slips a straight right by Tinto.
Tinto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bravo dives in for a single leg takedown but Tinto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tinto cracks Bravo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Tinto tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tinto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Tinto counters with a shoot takedown. Bravo fights it but they end up in guard.
Tinto throws a big right hand that misses.
Bravo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tinto.
Tinto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tinto's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Tinto postures up and lands a big shot to Bravo's brow.
Tinto advances position into side control!
Bravo is not content to let Tinto control the position.
Tinto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bravo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tinto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tinto cracks Bravo with a big right hand but Bravo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tinto staying calm.
Tinto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around?
Tinto is looking to take a break and control but Bravo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniel Tinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Bravo parries the strikes from Tinto easily there. Tinto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bravo to escape.
Bravo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tinto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tinto has hold of Bravo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bravo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tinto cranks the arm and Bravo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bravo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Tinto!
Daniel Tinto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 11, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Mountain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tinto, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Tinto stalling in the clinch but Mountain improves position.
Tinto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tinto stalling in the clinch but Mountain improves position.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tinto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tinto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mountain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tinto just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Mountain gets a clinch.
Mountain lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Mountain.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mountain on the inside.
Mountain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mountain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tinto looking to slow down the pace here.
Mountain lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mountain.
Tinto letting Mountain take a breather here.
Mountain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mountain lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto stalling.
Mountain controlling the action here for a moment.
Tinto looking to slow down the pace here.
Tinto working aggressively here.
Tinto trying to stall but Mountain improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Mountain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Tinto blocking some punches.
Mountain misses with some punches.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Tinto fails to land.
Tinto has been working on his balance at The Bear's Den, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mountain.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mountain tries to work over Tinto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tinto blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Mountain.
Tinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mountain scores with a hook to the body.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Mountain to work.
Tinto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mountain controls his hands.
Tinto throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Tinto blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain lands a right hand.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
Mountain just leaning against Tinto, taking a breather.
Tinto is trying to break the clinch but Mountain has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tinto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mountain looking to stall.
Mountain working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mountain cracks Tinto with a nice body shot.
Mountain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mountain is pushing Tinto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Mountain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Mountain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tinto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mountain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tinto being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Mountain on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tinto throws an elbow but it misses.
Tinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Mountain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Mountain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mountain gets through Tinto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tinto stalling the fight.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tinto misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mountain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto blocking some punches.
Mountain tries to throw a body punch but Tinto avoids it by throwing Mountain back against the cage.
Mountain misses with some punches. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mountain.
Tinto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Tinto has Mountain pushed against the cage.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mountain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tinto backwards.
Tinto wants to stall.
Tinto taking a breather.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Mountain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tinto up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto missing with knees to the body.
Mountain lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mountain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mountain avoids the elbow strike from Tinto, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mountain.
Mountain stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tinto taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tinto.
Tinto stalling in the clinch but Mountain improves position.
Tinto letting Mountain take a breather here.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mountain can't find room to land a body shot as Tinto controls the action.
Mountain slowing the pace effectively.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mountain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Mountain 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mountain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tinto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Tinto misses.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mountain is looking to clinch but Tinto is avoiding it.
Mountain wants to clinch.
Tinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.#CL2#
Mountain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tinto pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain wants to stall.
Tinto tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Tinto back against the cage. #T1#
Mountain stalling against the cage.
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mountain misses with some punches.
Mountain lands a right hand.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Tinto swings wildly with an uppercut but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mountain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mountain.
Mountain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tinto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tinto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tinto looking to slow down the pace here.
Mountain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rock Mountain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tinto stalling in the clinch but Mountain improves position.
Mountain scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mountain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Tinto.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tinto trying to control the position but instead, Mountain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tinto into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mountain.
Tinto tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Tinto back against the cage.
Tinto blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Mountain slows down the pace here.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Tinto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mountain is stalling here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mountain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mountain has Tinto pressed against the cage.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mountain tries to stall but Tinto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rock Mountain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Mountain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mountain 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Mountain!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 06, 2016
#R1#
No luck for Shulun with that takedown attempt.
Shulun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tinto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tinto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Tinto is predictable there #TD2#
and Shulun counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tinto!
Shulun trying to control the action but Tinto is working from the bottom.
Tinto can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shulun.
Tinto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Tinto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shulun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tinto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shulun's best efforts.
Shulun is thwarting Tinto's attempts to control the position.
Shulun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tinto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shulun trying to pass the guard but Tinto defending well. #SUB2#
Tinto is defending against the submission attempts here by Shulun.
Tinto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shulun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shulun's back!
Shulun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB#
Tinto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shulun is defending well though. Tinto let's go of the attempt for now.
Shulun prevents Tinto from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Shulun preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tinto.
I really don't envy Shulun right now.
Tinto is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Tinto is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T3#
Shulun can't escape the position.
Tinto has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Shulun's body.
Tinto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Tinto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shulun has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Tinto looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shulun is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Tinto tightening his grip on Shulun, looking for the choke.
Tinto controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Shulun right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shulun showing good submission defense here.
Shulun is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto 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#
Shulun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tinto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shulun sprawls and moves away.
Shulun is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Tinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shulun feints the counter takedown.
Shulun blocks a jab.
Shulun lands a body shot.
Shulun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tinto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shulun avoids the body shot from Tinto.
A nice side step and Shulun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shulun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shulun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shulun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tinto lands with a right hand.
Tinto misses with a body shot.
Tinto misses with a leg kick
and Shulun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Shulun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shulun swings for the body but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto just misses with a punch to the body.
Shulun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tinto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shulun somewhat.
Tinto swings for the body but Shulun moves out of range.
Shulun throws a series of punches but Tinto moves out of range.
Shulun just misses with a punch to the body.
Gulun Shulun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Tinto is predictable there #TD2#
and Shulun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tinto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shulun is one step ahead there.
Shulun content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Shulun passes Tinto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tinto is positioning himself well to prevent Shulun advancing to mount.
Tinto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shulun.
Shulun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Shulun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tinto manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Shulun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tinto is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shulun is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shulun trying to control the action but Tinto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shulun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tinto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shulun.
Tinto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shulun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shulun's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gulun Shulun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tinto throws a hook to the side of Shulun's head but Shulun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Shulun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shulun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shulun wants it to stay on the feet.
Shulun misses the shot to the body.
Tinto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shulun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shulun throws a body shot but no joy.
Tinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Shulun is just out of range.
Shulun 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.
Tinto ducks under a wild hook from Shulun.
Shulun throws a body punch but Tinto moves out of range.
Shulun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tinto.
Shulun avoids the body shot from Tinto. #T1#
Shulun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shulun feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Shulun does no damage.
Shulun looks to land a left hand but Tinto moved out of range nicely.
Tinto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shulun.
Tinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Shulun sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shulun loads up on a big right hand but Tinto slips the punch.
Tinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shulun.
Tinto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shulun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tinto manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shulun. Tinto does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Shulun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tinto.
Tinto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tinto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shulun stuffs the takedown.
Tinto misses the shot to the body.
Shulun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shulun. Tinto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tinto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shulun manages to avoid it.
Tinto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shulun as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Tinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shulun. #TD#
Tinto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shulun napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinto wants to control but Shulun is keeping him busy. #T3#
Shulun manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tinto's best efforts.
Shulun gets back to full guard.
Shulun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shulun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tinto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daniel Tinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shulun keeping full guard, as Tinto tries to pass.
Tinto trying to control but Shulun is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tinto is looking to pass into half guard but Shulun pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shulun is in guard.#REVB#
Shulun throws a big right hand that misses.
Shulun trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom.
Shulun looking to sit in guard and control but Tinto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shulun looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shulun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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 Daniel Tinto.
I think Tinto 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: ISLAND FC 25     
Date:   May 01, 2016
#R1#
Davidson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tinto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Davidson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davidson cracks Tinto with a good jab.
Tinto thuds his shin into the meat of Davidson's side.
Tinto slips a jab and a cross from Davidson.
Davidson throws a hook to the side of Tinto's head but Tinto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tinto attempts a counter takedown but Davidson avoids it well and moves away.
Davidson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tinto slips under a jab from Davidson.
Tinto throws a jab when Davidson was well out of range.
Tinto thuds his shin into the meat of Davidson's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tinto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Davidson.
Tinto ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
Tinto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Davidson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tinto circles away quickly and effectively.
Tinto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Luke Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tinto. Davidson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidson. Tinto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidson looks to land a combination but Tinto avoids it well. #T1#
Tinto throws a jab but it's blocked by Davidson.
Davidson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tinto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davidson sprawls and moves away.
Davidson misses with a wild body shot.
Davidson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tinto is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Davidson. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Tinto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davidson to the ground. Tinto is now in Davidson's guard.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tinto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davidson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tinto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davidson's guard.
Tinto content to control rather than advance.
Davidson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tinto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Tinto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davidson is trying to stand. #SUB#
Tinto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davidson defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tinto.
Tinto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Davidson!
Davidson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tinto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tinto dominating with strikes here.
Davidson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tinto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tinto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Davidson because Tinto loaded up on that one.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tinto misses with a head shot.
Tinto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tinto controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Tinto has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Davidson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Tinto!
Daniel Tinto tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: ISLAND FC 17     
Date:   Apr 01, 2016
#R1#
Diaz throws a body punch but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz tries to clinch but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tinto moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Tinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tinto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Tinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz stuns Tinto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tinto slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tinto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tinto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tinto.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Tinto is quick to defend against it.
Tinto walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Tinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.
A shot to the body from Tinto misses
and Tinto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tinto tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Tinto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Tinto, which made it look bad.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Tinto pushes him off.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tinto under the eye.
Tinto misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tinto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Tinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tinto takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Tinto keeps the fight on the outside.
Tinto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tinto wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tinto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinto is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Tinto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz trying to control here.
Tinto blocks the strikes from Diaz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinto is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz 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.
Tinto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tinto with the ground and pound but Diaz uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Tinto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tinto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Tinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Tinto has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Tinto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diaz.
Tinto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Tinto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Tinto controls the position.
Diaz struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tinto tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tinto. #SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tinto to get the leverage.
Tinto misses with a head shot. Diaz uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Tinto 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Tinto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Tinto, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Tinto against the cage but Tinto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tinto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tinto motions for Diaz to come forward. Tinto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Tinto misses.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tinto did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Tinto wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tinto is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Tinto is defending well.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Tinto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #SU#
Diaz decides to return to a standing position.
Diaz throws a jab when Tinto was well out of range.
Diaz throws a hook but Tinto blocks it.
Tinto misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Tinto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it.
Tinto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Diaz is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it. #T2#
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tinto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tinto slows the pace down in half guard.
Tinto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinto pulls his head out easily.
Tinto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tinto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz has hold of Tinto's hands but Tinto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tinto passes into side control!
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Tinto 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#
Tinto cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Diaz is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Tinto.
Tinto scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Tinto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz is letting Tinto control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Tinto keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz scores with a jab. Tinto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tinto throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Tinto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tinto off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Diaz tightening his grip on Tinto, looking for the choke.
Tinto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tinto missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Tinto trying to control from the bottom.
Tinto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tinto missing with punches from the bottom.
Diaz is keen to just control but Tinto is a slippery customer.
Tinto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Tinto is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Tinto is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Tinto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tinto is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Tinto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tinto passes to side control.
Tinto working the body and head with strikes.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tinto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tinto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Diaz tries to bench press Tinto off him but Tinto keeps the position.
Tinto controls the position.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tinto's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tinto lands strikes from half guard.
Tinto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daniel Tinto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tinto controlling from mount.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Tinto isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Tinto controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz tries to hold on but Tinto postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tinto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Tinto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tinto 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Tinto!

 

 
 
 
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