Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018

#R1#
Modesto with a hook.
Pending takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Modesto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Modesto cracks Pending with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pending looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Modesto finish him? #ROC2#
Pending is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Modesto steps in with a hook that catches Pending right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Modesto follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pending looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Francisco Modesto!
An out of breath Carlos Francisco Modesto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018

#R1#
Poirier scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Modesto. Poirier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Modesto.
We've been informed that Poirier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Modesto misses with a hook. Poirier ducked under it nicely.
Modesto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poirier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Poirier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Modesto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Modesto ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier misses the shot to the body.
Modesto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poirier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Modesto.
Poirier connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modesto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Modesto misses the target.
Poirier throws a counter combo.
Modesto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Modesto misses the shot to the body.
Modesto throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
Poirier thuds a left hand into Modesto's body.
A jab from Poirier finds it's way through Modesto's defenses.
Poirier lands a head shot.
Poirier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Modesto looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Modesto missing with a left hand there. Poirier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Modesto looks to throw the jab but Poirier is out of range.
Modesto misses with a jab to the body
and Poirier counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Poirier drives through and clinches with Modesto against the cage.
Poirier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modesto.
Modesto lands a left hand.
Modesto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
Modesto tries a body shot but Poirier blocks it.
Poirier blocks a body shot from Modesto.
Modesto misses with a punch on the inside.
Modesto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poirier as Modesto tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poirier is looking to slow Modesto down with leg kicks.
Modesto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poirier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Modesto.
Modesto looks to land a left hand but Poirier moved out of range nicely.
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poirier lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Modesto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Modesto dodges the punch combination from Poirier. #T2#
Modesto misses the jab.
Poirier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Modesto. That did some damage!
Modesto just misses with a punch to the body.
Poirier scores with a hook to the body. Modesto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poirier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Modesto.
Modesto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Poirier's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Modesto misses with a few strikes there.
Modesto just misses with a punch to the body.
Modesto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier.
Modesto moves away from the strike by Poirier.
Poirier scores with a leg kick.
Poirier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Modesto misses with a wild body shot.
Modesto throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
Modesto misses with an uppercut. Poirier saw that one coming.
Poirier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poirier connects with a jab.
Poirier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Modesto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Poirier back to the cage. Modesto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
A cross from Poirier lands.#ROC2#
Modesto is rocked!#CL2#
Poirier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Modesto, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Modesto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poirier lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Modesto takes a swing at Poirier's ribcage but misses.
Modesto is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Poirier doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Modesto crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Modesto's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Poirier!
Anton Poirier tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Modesto just misses with a punch to the body.
Modesto scores with a nice right hand.
Modesto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Modesto. #TD2#
Lentz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Modesto's half guard.
Modesto keeping hold of Lentz's head, controlling as best he can.
Modesto tries to get to full guard but Lentz has control of the leg.
Modesto is concentrating on defense, preventing Lentz from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Modesto won't allow Lentz to pass to mount.
Lentz wants to control but Modesto is keeping him busy.
Modesto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lentz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lentz's back!#SUB#
Modesto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lentz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Good control from Modesto.#T2#
Lentz covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lentz trying to control the action but Modesto just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3#
Lentz wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Modesto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Modesto wants to control but Lentz is keeping busy.
Good control from Modesto.
Modesto is hanging on to Lentz's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Modesto biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Modesto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lentz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lentz for a finish.
Lentz tries to escape but Modesto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lentz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Modesto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Modesto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Francisco Modesto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lentz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Modesto pinned against the cage. Modesto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Modesto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Modesto thuds a left hand into Lentz's body.
Modesto tries to bum rush Lentz with a series of wild strikes but Lentz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Modesto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Modesto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Modesto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan Lentz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modesto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lentz shoots and misses
and Modesto counters with a nice uppercut.
Modesto swats away the attempt to clinch by Lentz.
A low kick from Lentz misses
letting Modesto counter with a right hand.
Carlos Francisco Modesto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Modesto looks to land a combination but Lentz avoids it well.
Lentz with the counter takedown but Modesto avoids it easily.
Modesto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lentz can do to turn this around?
Lentz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Modesto defends it nicely.
Carlos Francisco Modesto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lentz.
Modesto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lentz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Modesto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Modesto. Lentz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Modesto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lentz circles away quickly and effectively.
Modesto throws a jab when Lentz was well out of range.
Modesto lands a nice hook to Lentz's body. Lentz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Modesto thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Modesto digs a good hook to Lentz's body.
Lentz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Modesto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lentz doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modesto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lentz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Modesto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lentz goes for a double leg but Modesto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Modesto continues to drive forward.
Carlos Francisco Modesto is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Lentz does no damage.
Modesto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lentz's head.
Modesto jabs Lentz right on the nose. Lentz blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Lentz is rocked!
Lentz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Modesto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lentz is still on wobbly legs! Can Modesto finish him?
Lentz takes a swing at Modesto's ribcage but misses.
Lentz seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for Modesto, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Lentz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Modesto fails to land with a series of punches.
Lentz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lentz fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD#
Modesto drops Lentz with a beautiful combination! Lentz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Modesto is looking for the KO!
Modesto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Modesto wants it to stay on the feet.
Modesto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Modesto stuffs the takedown.
Modesto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Modesto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Modesto looks to land a combination but Lentz avoids it well.
Modesto missing with a left hand there. Lentz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Modesto throws a jab when Lentz was well out of range.
Lentz slips under a jab from Modesto.
Lentz avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Modesto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Modesto misses with an uppercut. Lentz saw that one coming.
Modesto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Modesto.
Modesto throws a hook but Lentz avoids it easily.
Lentz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Modesto.
Modesto with a nice cross.
Modesto lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Lentz falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Francisco Modesto!
A relieved looking Carlos Francisco Modesto 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: PFC 17 Yamaguchi vs Date
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Modesto swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravano.
Nice defenses there by Gravano.#CL#
Gravano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Modesto, pushing him back against the cage.
Modesto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Modesto.
Modesto is leaning against Gravano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Modesto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Modesto.
Gravano is trying to pull guard but Modesto has him pressed against the cage.
Modesto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Modesto.
Modesto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Modesto lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modesto scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gravano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Modesto's brow.
Gravano tries to stall but Modesto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Modesto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Modesto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Modesto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Modesto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gravano backwards.
A short uppercut from Modesto.
Modesto lands with a right to the head.
Modesto lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Modesto.
The referee is keeping an eye on Modesto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Modesto.
Modesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Modesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Modesto lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modesto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Modesto scores with a shot to the side of Gravano's head. #ROC2#
Gravano is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Modesto.
Oh Gravano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Modesto scores with a shot to the side of Gravano's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Modesto.
Modesto gets through Gravano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Modesto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Modesto slows down the pace here. #T2#
Modesto lands a left hand.
Modesto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gravano seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Gravano manages to break the clinch.
Modesto throws an overhand right that lands on Gravano's shoulder, as Gravano tries to avoid the shot.
Gravano misses with a head kick.
Modesto takes one to the side of the head.
Modesto swinging wildly here.
Modesto jabs Gravano right on the nose. Gravano blinks but takes it well.
Modesto moves out of range of the body kick.
Gravano misses with a wild body shot.
Modesto dodges the punch combination from Gravano.
Gravano moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Gravano jabs at Modesto's body.
Modesto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Gravano misses the target.
Gravano misses with a body kick.
Modesto lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Modesto misses.
Gravano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Modesto checks a low kick from Gravano.
Gravano is looking to clinch but Modesto is avoiding it.
Modesto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gravano doesn't manage to clinch there - Modesto circles away.
Modesto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Modesto scores with a jab to the head.
Modesto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Modesto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravano wants to clinch up but Modesto keeps it at a distance.
Gravano throws a push kick but Modesto slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Modesto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gravano is looking to clinch.
Modesto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gravano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Modesto looks to land a right hand but Gravano moved out of range.
Gravano staying out of range there.
Modesto scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravano should have avoided that one. #CL#
Gravano gets a clinch.
Modesto lands a left hand. #BC#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
Gravano tries to clinch there but Modesto circles away.
Modesto scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Modesto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gravano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gravano closes the distance but Modesto moves to the side
and Modesto counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Francisco Modesto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gravano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Modesto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Modesto has knocked Gravano down with a huge combo! Modesto steps away and waves a wobbly Gravano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Sammy Gravano has been cut.
Gravano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Modesto counters with a crisp right that sends Gravano to the canvas! Modesto follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Francisco Modesto!
A relieved looking Carlos Francisco Modesto 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: PFC 10 Tournament Finals
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Melamies moves away from the strike by Modesto.
Modesto misses the shot to the body.
Melamies cracks Modesto with a good jab.
Melamies throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Modesto moves out of range as Melamies strikes.
Modesto throwing a counter right hand but Melamies manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Modesto.
Modesto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melamies with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Modesto moves out of range of the strikes.
Modesto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melamies lands a lovely overhand right.
Melamies feints and then cracks Modesto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Modesto down.
Modesto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Modesto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Melamies with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Modesto is rocked!
Melamies connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Modesto to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Melamies!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 4- The Source
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Modesto lands with a good body shot.
Machin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Modesto throws out a counter right but Machin avoids it with no problem.
Machin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Modesto swivels and escapes.
Modesto lands with an overhand left.
Machin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Modesto counters with a straight that turns Machin's legs to rubber! Modesto pushes forward with more strikes and Machin goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Francisco Modesto!
Carlos Francisco Modesto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pulse 99
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Modesto throws a series of punches but Chuck moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Chuck's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Chuck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Modesto tries to kick Chuck off in order to stand up. Chuck Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Modesto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chuck is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chuck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Modesto is looking to escape.
Chuck has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Modesto's face.
Chuck looking to finish with strikes here!
Chuck postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Modesto looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Modesto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#
Modesto is rocked!#T1#
Chuck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Modesto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Chuck is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Chuck!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rock Chuck!
Rock Chuck 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: Pulse 94 - Bailey vs Dassler
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Bordignon Miyao moves in looking to clinch but Modesto pushes him off.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown attempt - Modesto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Modesto scores with a three punch combo!
Modesto misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Modesto misses.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by clinching up but Modesto breaks away and moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao has been working on his balance at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Modesto.
Modesto walks into a straight right hand from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bordignon Miyao misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Modesto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Modesto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bordignon Miyao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bordignon Miyao lands a right hook to the body.
Carlos Francisco Modesto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bordignon Miyao takes a swing at Modesto's ribcage but misses.
Modesto's corner calls for a 1-2. Modesto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bordignon Miyao throws a body shot but no joy.
Modesto connects with a single shot there.
Bordignon Miyao looks to score with a jab to the body but Modesto is just out of range.#T1#
Modesto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Modesto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Modesto throws a jab when Bordignon Miyao was well out of range.
Bordignon Miyao misses the shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Modesto. Bordignon Miyao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bordignon Miyao throws out a loose jab but Modesto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Modesto misses with a wild body shot.
Modesto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to wear down Modesto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Modesto with a jab.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Modesto swings for the body but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao slips under a jab from Modesto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bordignon Miyao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Modesto throws out the jab.
Modesto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bordignon Miyao lands a glancing blow to the side of Modesto's head.#T2#
Bordignon Miyao digs a good hook to Modesto's body.
Modesto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Modesto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Modesto is rocked!
Bordignon Miyao lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Modesto head around and knocks him out cold! Bordignon Miyao hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
After the big win, Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PFN - 8 - Heart
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Galtieri slips under a jab.
A combination from Modesto does no damage.
Modesto misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Galtieri closes the distance and clinches.
Galtieri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Galtieri 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.
Galtieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galtieri lands a left hand.
Galtieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Modesto working aggressively here.
Modesto is trying to maintain a safe position but Galtieri gets an underhook and turns Modesto into the cage.
Modesto lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Modesto.
Modesto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Modesto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galtieri.
Modesto avoids a wild elbow strike from Galtieri.
Modesto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Modesto is looking to control Galtieri's arms but Galtieri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Modesto has his back to the cage.
Modesto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Modesto.
Modesto takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Modesto tries to throw a body punch but Galtieri avoids it by throwing Modesto back against the cage.
Galtieri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Modesto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galtieri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Modesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galtieri.
Modesto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Modesto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galtieri.
Modesto misses with a punch to the body.
Modesto struggles to land a body shot inside as Galtieri controls his hands.
Modesto is trying to maintain a safe position but Galtieri gets an underhook and turns Modesto into the cage.
Modesto stalling the fight.
A short right from Galtieri.
Galtieri lands a shoulder strike.
Modesto takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Modesto is rocked!
Galtieri cracks Modesto with a nice body shot.
Oh Modesto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Modesto takes a shot to the head.
Clinched against the cage, Galtieri lands a big elbow that drops Modesto! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Modesto is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Galtieri!
During a confident post fight interview, Paulie Galtieri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pulse 84 - Tszyu vs Aldo III
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Haffie throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haffie.
A swing and a miss from Modesto.
Modesto lands an overhand right.
Haffie throws a head kick that misses.
Modesto throws out a counter right but Haffie avoids it with no problem.
Haffie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Haffie feints a jab promting Modesto to slip. Haffie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Modesto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Modesto digs a good hook to Haffie's body.
Modesto connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Modesto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haffie's head backwards.
Modesto dips to his left and cracks Haffie with an uppercut!
Haffie scores with a hook.#ROC#
Modesto is rocked!
Haffie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Modesto will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Haffie has Modesto up against the cage in a clinch.
Haffie stalls.
Haffie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Modesto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Modesto.
Modesto scores with a shot to the side of Haffie's head. #T1#
Modesto takes an elbow to the temple.
Modesto is still on wobbly legs! Can Haffie finish him?
Haffie lands an elbow inside that Modesto shrugs off.
Haffie blocking some punches. #TD#
Haffie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Modesto regains guard immediately.
Haffie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Modesto being controlled here, momentarily.
Haffie is pushing down on Modesto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Modesto is fighting to maintain full guard but Haffie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haffie scores with a big shot! Modesto's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Modesto! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Haffie!

Event: PFN - 4 - Rolling Thunder
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Modesto. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Chuck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Modesto effectively controlling the action here.
Chuck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Modesto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Modesto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Modesto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Modesto as the two fighters clinch.
Modesto pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chuck. #TD2#
Chuck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chuck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modesto stands and throws Chuck's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chuck is looking for a sweep.
Modesto is staying tight to Chuck's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Modesto throws a strike aimed at the side of Chuck's head but Chuck avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chuck trying to control here.
Modesto is trying to control. Chuck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Modesto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Modesto slows the pace down in half guard.
Modesto works his way into side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Modesto prevents Chuck from escaping the position.
Modesto trying to control the action but Chuck is working from the bottom.
Modesto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chuck will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chuck is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Modesto trying to control the position but Chuck is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chuck.
Carlos Francisco Modesto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Modesto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chuck.
Chuck has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Chuck gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Modesto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chuck prevents a body shot from Modesto. #TD2#
Chuck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chuck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Modesto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Modesto wants to control from the top but Chuck keeps moving.
Modesto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chuck wants to sweep but no luck.
Chuck trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Modesto trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Modesto stands up from Chuck's guard - Modesto perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Francisco Modesto 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#
Chuck shoots for a takedown but Modesto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chuck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chuck is looking for the big counter here.
Chuck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Modesto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Modesto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chuck.
Carlos Francisco Modesto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Modesto keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chuck.
Chuck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Chuck works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Modesto manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chuck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Modesto backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modesto tries to stall but Chuck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Modesto tries a body shot but Chuck blocks it.
A hook to the body from Modesto.
Modesto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chuck stalls. #TD2#
Chuck pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Chuck has his hands on Modesto's head, controlling the position.
Modesto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chuck throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chuck wants to sweep here but Modesto controlling him for the moment.
Chuck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chuck won't allow Modesto to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chuck stops Modesto from standing up.
Chuck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Modesto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Modesto wants to sweep but no luck.
Modesto trying to control the position.
Chuck throws a strike but Modesto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Modesto wants to get up but he can't break Chuck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Modesto trying to control but Chuck is working from the bottom. #SU#
Modesto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Modesto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chuck can do to turn this around?
Modesto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chuck.
Carlos Francisco Modesto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Chuck.#T3#
Modesto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Chuck rushes Modesto and presses him up against the cage.
Modesto lands with a right to the head.
Chuck gets through Modesto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chuck just misses with a elbow thrown towards Modesto's brow.
Modesto scores with a hook to the body.
Chuck drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Modesto tries a body shot but Chuck blocks it.
Modesto looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stalling in the clinch from Modesto.
Modesto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Modesto. #T4##BC2#
Chuck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chuck looks to clinch
and Modesto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Chuck with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Chuck.
Modesto lands with a nice body punch.
Modesto throws out a powerful jab.
Modesto looks to throw the jab but Chuck is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Chuck misses.#CL2#
Chuck clinches.
Carlos Francisco Modesto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Modesto has a couple of punches blocked by Chuck.
Modesto tries to throw a body punch but Chuck avoids it by throwing Modesto back against the cage.
Modesto lands with a left to the head.
Chuck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Modesto walks away with a smile on his face. Chuck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Modesto misses the target.
Modesto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Francisco Modesto 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Modesto throws a hook but Chuck blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Modesto.
Modesto looks to score with a jab to the body but Chuck is just out of range.
Modesto swings for the body but Chuck moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Modesto. Those never looked like landing.
Modesto scores with the left hand. Chuck knows he should have avoided that one.
Modesto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chuck goes for a double leg but Modesto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Modesto continues to drive forward.
Carlos Francisco Modesto is winning the standup battle so far.
Modesto dips to his left and cracks Chuck with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modesto leaves Chuck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Chuck clinches.
Modesto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carlos Francisco Modesto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Chuck.#T1#
Modesto scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Chuck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Modesto catches Chuck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chuck slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chuck or perhaps it was just good defense by Modesto, which made it look bad.
Good shot there by Modesto.
Modesto throws a good cross that connects.
Modesto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Modesto throws a jab but it's blocked by Chuck.
Chuck defending well as Modesto loads up on a big left hand.
Modesto lunges at Chuck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chuck's hand.
Chuck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Modesto. #T2#
Chuck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Modesto.
Modesto misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Chuck closes the distance and pushes Modesto back into the cage.
A short right from Modesto on the inside.
Modesto scores with a hook to the body.
Modesto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Modesto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Modesto holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Chuck lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Modesto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chuck 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.
Modesto trying to control but Chuck postures up.
Carlos Francisco Modesto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Modesto tries to roll over but Chuck keeps him under control.
Modesto wants to sweep but Chuck has passed to side control!
Modesto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chuck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Modesto is trying to stand up here but Chuck is controlling him well.
Rock Chuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck is thwarting Modesto's attempts to control the position.
Chuck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Modesto is looking to improve his position.
Modesto is doing well to control the position and prevent Chuck from advancing to side control.
Modesto tries to roll over but Chuck keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Francisco Modesto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Modesto, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Francisco Modesto!
Carlos Francisco Modesto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFN - 2 - The Second Round
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Modesto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shojo moves away from the strike by Modesto.
Shojo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Modesto takes a step back to recover.
Modesto misses with an uppercut
and Shojo counters with a straight right hand.
Shojo wants to slow Modesto down by chopping away at his legs.
Modesto's corner calls for a 1-2. Modesto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shojo connects with a high kick.
Shojo digs a good hook to Modesto's body.
Shojo throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Modesto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shojo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Modesto doesn't seem bothered though.
Shojo throws a hook to the side of Modesto's head but Modesto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shojo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Modesto swats away the attempt to clinch by Shojo.
Shojo is looking to clinch.
Modesto slips a jab from Shojo.#T1#
Modesto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shojo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Modesto.
Modesto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shojo! But no joy.
Modesto blocks a head kick by Shojo.
Shojo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Modesto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shojo.
Shojo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Modesto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Shojo. Those never looked like landing.
Modesto moves out of range of the body kick from Shojo.
Shojo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Modesto.
Modesto defending well as Shojo loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Modesto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shojo is looking to land body kicks.
Modesto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Shojo slips under a jab.
Modesto lands with a good body shot.
Shojo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shojo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shojo lands a nice shot that snaps Modesto's head back.
Shojo throws out a leg kick but Modesto moves out of range and Shojo only half commits.
Modesto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shojo is looking to clinch but Modesto is avoiding it.
Modesto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shojo.
Modesto throws a poor cross that misses
and Shojo counters with a leg kick.
Shojo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Modesto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Modesto scores with a sloppy right hand. Shojo should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Yuki Shojo has been cut.
Shojo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Modesto at a distance.
Shojo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shojo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Shojo moves away from the strike by Modesto.
Modesto throws a body shot but no joy.
Modesto blocks a head kick by Shojo.
Modesto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shojo circles away quickly and effectively.
Shojo scores with a nice body kick.
Shojo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Modesto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Modesto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shojo tries to clinch up.
It looked like Modesto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Modesto avoids the body shot from Shojo. #CL2#
Shojo has managed to clinch.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Modesto avoids it.
Shojo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Modesto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shojo backwards. #T4#
Shojo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Modesto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Modesto is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Modesto can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Shojo scores with a shot to the side of Modesto's head.
Shojo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Modesto lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Shojo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Modesto as Shojo tries to tie him up.
Modesto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Shojo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Shojo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuki Shojo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shojo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Modesto.
Modesto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shojo slips a jab and a cross from Modesto.
Shojo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Modesto will feel that in the morning.
Modesto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shojo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Modesto misses.
Shojo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shojo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Modesto.
Shojo thinks about the counter body kick.
Shojo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Modesto misses with a hook. Shojo ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shojo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Modesto, pushing him back against the cage.
Modesto misses with a body punch.
Shojo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shojo is looking to control Modesto's arms but Modesto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shojo has his back to the cage.
Modesto lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Modesto misses with a punch on the inside.
Modesto tries a body shot but Shojo blocks it.
Modesto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shojo's elbow.
Shojo has Modesto pushed against the cage.
Yuki Shojo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Modesto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Modesto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shojo prevents a body shot from Modesto.
Modesto tries a body shot but Shojo blocks it.
Shojo prevents a body shot from Modesto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Modesto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Modesto misses with some punches.
Modesto avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Modesto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short left from Shojo.
Shojo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Modesto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shojo up against the cage.
Shojo blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Modesto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Modesto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Modesto throws a punch but it's blocked by Shojo.
Modesto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Shojo.
Modesto throws a head punch that misses.
Modesto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Modesto misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Shojo.
Modesto misses with the head strike.
Modesto blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A body shot lands from Modesto.
Modesto slows down the pace here.
Shojo prevents a body shot from Modesto.
Modesto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shojo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shojo lands a knee to the body.
Modesto stalling.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Modesto is defending well for now.
Shojo misses with a knee strike.
Modesto throws a punch but it's blocked by Shojo.
Shojo slowing the pace effectively.
Modesto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Modesto throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Shojo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shojo looking to stall.
Modesto stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shojo as Modesto tries to tie him up.
Modesto can't find room to land a body shot as Shojo controls the action.
Modesto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Modesto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Modesto.
Shojo prevents a body shot from Modesto.
A head punch on the inside from Modesto fails to land.
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!
Shojo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Modesto backwards.
Modesto has a couple of punches blocked by Shojo.
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 Carlos Francisco Modesto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuki Shojo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Modesto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shojo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Shojo misses.
Shojo cracks a nice hook into Modesto's ribs.
Yuki Shojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shojo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Modesto works over Shojo's head and body with a nice combination.
Shojo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Modesto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Modesto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shojo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Modesto does no damage.
Shojo throws a leg kick which misses Modesto's front leg but catches the back leg as Modesto tries to avoid it.
Shojo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shojo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Modesto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Modesto misses with an uppercut. Shojo saw that one coming.
Shojo wants to counter with a clinch but Modesto pushes him away.
Modesto throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Shojo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Modesto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Modesto moves out of range of the body kick from Shojo.
Shojo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Modesto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shojo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Modesto.#CL2#
Shojo moves into the clinch successfully.
Shojo blocks a body shot from Modesto.
Shojo letting Modesto take a breather here.
Modesto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Modesto throws a punch but it's blocked by Shojo.
A bit of stalling here from Modesto.
Modesto fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shojo obliges.
Shojo slows down the pace here.
Shojo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Modesto backwards.
Modesto lands with a right to the head.
Modesto looking to slow down the pace here.
Modesto tries a body shot but Shojo blocks it.
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modesto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shojo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Modestos head.
Shojo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Modesto's face. #ROC2#
Modesto is rocked!
Modesto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oh Modesto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shojo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Modesto's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Modesto drops to his knees and Shojo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuki Shojo!
Yuki Shojo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Lion Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Pulse 76: Kormrok/Cranial II
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Modesto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Modesto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Complex throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Complex. Those never looked like landing.
Complex has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Complex there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Complex.
Complex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Modesto is out of range and Complex settles back down.
Modesto misses with a combination
and Complex counters with a straight right hand.
Modesto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Modesto slips under a jab.
Modesto looks to land a right hand but Complex moved out of range.
Good exchange - Modesto coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Modesto throws a right hand that Complex ducks under and follows up with a left that Complex also avoids with ease.
Modesto misses with a straight right. #T1#
Complex throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Complex has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Complex feints and then cracks Modesto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Modesto down.
A big left from Modesto misses.
Complex attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Modesto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Complex cracks Modesto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Complex scores with a body shot.
Complex cracks a nice hook into Modesto's ribs.
Complex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Modesto.
Modesto throws a lazy uppercut
and Complex counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Modesto misses its intended target.
Complex misses with a hook.#T2#
Complex rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Modesto counters with a nice body shot.
Complex throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Complex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Complex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Modesto looks to throw the jab but Complex is out of range.
Complex now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Modesto scores with a sloppy right hand. Complex should have avoided that one.
Modesto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Complex moves away from the strike by Modesto.
Modesto misses the shot to the body.
Modesto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Complex thows a leg kick but Modesto checks it
enabling Modesto to counter with a crisp jab.
Complex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Modesto manages to avoid it.
Modesto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Modesto misses with a looping left.#T3#
Complex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Modesto is looking for a counter combo.
Complex throws a body shot but no joy.
Complex shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Modesto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Complex.
Complex throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Modesto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Complex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Modesto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Modesto is looking to counter punch.
Complex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Complex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Modesto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Complex misses with a hook.
Modesto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Modesto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Modesto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Complex!
Complex connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Modesto blocks the body kick.
Military Industrial Complex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Modesto checks a leg kick.
Complex uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Modesto.
Modesto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Complex only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Complex throws the kick towards the body but Modesto avoids it.
Modesto defending well as Complex loads up on a big left hand.
Modesto dips to his left and cracks Complex with an uppercut!
Modesto throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Complex was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Complex connects with a solid leg kick.
Complex throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Complex throws a leg kick which misses Modesto's front leg but catches the back leg as Modesto tries to avoid it.
Modesto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Modesto misses.
Complex looks to land a body kick but Modesto moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Military Industrial Complex will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Complex.
Complex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Modesto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Modesto cracks Complex with a right hand to the side of the head.
Complex throws a body kick that misses
and Modesto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Complex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Modesto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Complex.
Modesto throws a right hand that misses
and Complex counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Modesto is rocked!
Military Industrial Complex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Complex.
Complex throws a hook but Modesto blocks it.
Complex takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Complex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Modesto is out of range and Complex settles back down.
Modesto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Modesto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Complex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Modesto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Complex connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Modesto out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Military Industrial Complex!
After winning the bout, Military Industrial Complex thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Pulse 74 - Brixton vs Taranin
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Modesto swings for the body but Chuck moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chuck tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Modesto misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Chuck was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chuck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Modesto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Modesto missing with a left hand there. Chuck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chuck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Chuck closes the distance and pushes Modesto back into the cage.
Modesto pushes Chuck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Modesto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Modesto trying to control the position but instead, Chuck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Modesto into the cage.
Chuck throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modesto has Chuck pressed against the cage.
Modesto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chuck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Modesto swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Modesto has a couple of punches blocked by Chuck.
Modesto stalling against the cage.
Modesto misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Modesto.
Modesto avoiding damage as Chuck throws knees to the body. #TD#
Chuck has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Modesto is trying to keep an underhook but Chuck manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Modesto is trying to escape back to his feet but Chuck uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Chuck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chuck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Modesto is holding Chuck down, trying to stall.
Modesto is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Modesto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Modesto keeping hold of Chuck's head, controlling as best he can.
Chuck wants to free his trapped foot but Modesto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuck not doing much here.
Modesto is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Modesto actively working from the bottom here.
Modesto wants to control but Chuck is keeping busy.
Modesto keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Modesto tries to kick Chuck off but Chuck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Modesto is looking for a sweep. Chuck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modesto trying to hold on to Chuck's head to control him but Chuck postures up.
Chuck lands strikes from half guard.
Chuck working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Modesto's thigh. Modesto counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Chuck gets to his feet. Modesto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Modesto throws a nice looking combination but Chuck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Modesto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chuck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chuck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Modesto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Chuck.
Chuck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Modesto swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Modesto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chuck lands with a kick to the temple. Modesto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Francisco Modesto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chuck defending well as Modesto loads up on a big left hand.
Chuck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Modesto is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Chuck clinches up against the cage.
Chuck has Modesto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Modesto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Modesto.
Modesto throws a head punch that misses.
Chuck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Modesto after a bit of a struggle.
Modesto is trying to stall.
Modesto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chuck can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Chuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck tries to score a body lock takedown but Modesto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Modesto tries to work over Chuck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chuck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Modesto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Modesto throws a head punch that misses.
Modesto prevents the takedown attempt.
Modesto lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Modesto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Modesto misses with a body punch.
Chuck has Modesto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Modesto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Modesto struggles to land a body shot inside as Chuck controls his hands.
Modesto has a couple of punches blocked by Chuck.
Modesto pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Modesto.
Carlos Francisco Modesto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Modesto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chuck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Modesto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chuck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Modesto.
A little feinted left hand from Chuck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rock Chuck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Modesto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Modesto swats away the attempt to clinch by Chuck.#T2#
Modesto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Modesto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chuck tries a head kick but it misses.
Modesto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Modesto stuffs the takedown attempt from Chuck. Chuck gets slowly back to his feet.
Chuck connects with a looping right hand.
Chuck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuck tries to clinch up.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Modesto. Chuck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Modesto throws out a loose jab but Chuck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Modesto missing with a left hand there. Chuck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Modesto lunges at Chuck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chuck's hand.
Chuck closes the distance but Modesto moves to the side
enabling Modesto to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Chuck closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Modesto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Modesto manages to get back to half guard.
Modesto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Chuck trying to control but Modesto is working from the bottom.
Chuck looking to sit in guard and control but Modesto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuck pulls Modesto in to control the position.
Modesto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Modesto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Den of Tears (22 coaches). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chuck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Francisco Modesto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Modesto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Modesto misses with an uppercut. Chuck saw that one coming.
Chuck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Modesto defends it nicely.
Modesto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chuck.
Nice sprawl there from Modesto as Chuck shoots in.
Chuck lands with an uppercut that bounces Modesto off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modesto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chuck.
Chuck feinted with a counter takedown.
Modesto misses with a body shot.
Chuck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Modesto.
Modesto lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Chuck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Modesto misses with a hook
and Chuck counters with a series of strikes. Modesto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chuck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Modesto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Modesto catches Chuck right on the button with a cross.
Chuck doesn't manage to clinch there - Modesto circles away.
Modesto connects with a body shot.
Chuck slips under a jab from Modesto.
Chuck tries for a takedown but Modesto circles away easily
enabling Modesto to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Chuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Modesto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chuck moves away.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Modesto.
Chuck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#
Modesto is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Modesto. Those never looked like landing.
Modesto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chuck seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chuck lands a high kick!
Modesto is still on wobbly legs! Can Chuck finish him?#CL#
Chuck has managed to clinch.
Modesto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Modesto fails to land. #TD#
Chuck gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Modesto is looking to get back to is feet but Chuck passes into side control. #SUB#
Chuck has hold of Modesto's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Modesto seems comfortable defending it but Chuck has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Modesto is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Modesto is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Chuck couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rock Chuck!
Rock Chuck decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 34
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Modesto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soares darts in trying to clinch
and Modesto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Modesto closes the distance and clinches.
Modesto misses with a body punch.
Modesto lands a hook that snaps the head of Soares backwards. #TD2#
Soares is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Modesto can't fight it off and eventually Soares manages to take the fight to the floor. Modesto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Soares won't allow Modesto to sweep him here.
Soares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soares preventing the sweep.
Soares controlling from the top position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modesto wants to stand and escape but Soares is having none of it.
Modesto controlling the position.
Soares won't allow Modesto to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Modesto keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlos Francisco Modesto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Soares drives through and clinches with Modesto against the cage.
Modesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Modesto struggles to land a body shot inside as Soares controls his hands.
Modesto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soares blocks a body shot from Modesto. #T2#
Modesto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from Modesto.
Soares lands with a light punch inside.
Modesto blocks a body shot from Soares.
Soares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Modesto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Modesto misses with the head strike.
Soares scores with a shoulder strike.
Soares being controlled against the cage.
Soares misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modesto throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Modesto.
Modesto stalling the fight.
Modesto cracks Soares with a nice body shot.
Modesto swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Modesto. #T3#
Modesto lands with a left to the head.
Modesto has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Modesto.
A head punch on the inside from Modesto fails to land.
Modesto tries a body shot but Soares blocks it.
Modesto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Modesto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Modesto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Modesto.
Modesto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soares tries for a takedown but Modesto manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Soares drags the fight down to the ground.
Soares is pulling down on Modesto's head. It's preventing any offense from Modesto, at least for the moment.#T4#
Soares is trying to control the position but Modesto postures up.
Modesto throwing strikes from guard but Soares blocks nicely.
Modesto trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Modesto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Modesto defends it easily.
Modesto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Francisco Modesto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Modesto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soares has time to react.
Soares tries to clinch there but Modesto circles away.
Soares moves in looking to clinch but Modesto pushes him off.
Modesto swinging wildly here.
Soares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Modesto swivels and escapes.
Modesto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Modesto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Soares rushes Modesto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Modesto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares blocks a body shot from Modesto.
Soares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Modestos head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soares. #ROC2#
Modesto is rocked!#TD2#
Soares looking to score a takedown. He gets a body lock and scores a very heavy trip takedown. That's knocked the wind out of Modesto! Soares lands strikes from the mount and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Andre Soares!
A less than humble Andre Soares misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Francisco Modesto and Tom Green. Chooooooooon! I think Modesto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

166 cm
18 yrs
146 lbs

150 cm
25 yrs
140 lbs

Modesto

Green

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Francisco Modesto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tom Green!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Modesto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Green pulls Modesto into guard.
Green wants to sweep here but Modesto controlling him for the moment.
Modesto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Modesto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Green looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Green looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Green!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Modesto (0) vs (4) Green
Green working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Green tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Green has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Modesto tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to control but Modesto is keeping him busy.
Modesto wants to control but Green postures up.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Modesto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Modesto is looking to reverse the position.
Modesto wants to control but Green postures up.

Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Modesto, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modesto wants to control but Green postures up.
Modesto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Modesto is working hard here to advance position.
Modesto looking for a sweep but Green has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Modesto (0) vs (6) Green
Modesto tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green avoids the attempt from Modesto to control.
Modesto looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Green prevents Modesto from getting the reversal.
Modesto wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.

Green has control of Modesto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Modesto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Modesto tries to improve his position but instead Green has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Modesto (0) vs (9) Green

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modesto trying to control but not successfully.
Modesto tries to escape but Green has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Modesto just looking to survive in the bad position.
Modesto is keeping busy.
Modesto wants to control his opponent's hands but Green gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Modesto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Green is persistently looking for the submission but Modesto is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modesto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Green's guard. Nice work there by Modesto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Modesto (2) vs (9) Green
Modesto looking to pass the guard.
Modesto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Modesto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green looks winded!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Modesto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Modesto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Modesto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Modesto (2) vs (11) Green
Modesto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Modesto (2) vs (14) Green
Modesto tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.
Modesto regains half guard.
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Modesto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Modesto wants to get back to full guard.
Modesto manages to get to full guard.
Modesto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Modesto (4) vs (14) Green
Modesto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Modesto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green wants to get back to full guard.

Modesto wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Modesto passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Modesto (7) vs (14) Green

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Green is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Modesto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Green has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Green!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Modesto (7) vs (16) Green
Modesto has his hands on Green's head, controlling the position.

Modesto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Green has eaten all the pies!

Modesto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Modesto trying to control the position here.
Modesto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Modesto has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
Modesto keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Modesto trying to control the position here.
Modesto keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Modesto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Modesto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Modesto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Modesto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Modesto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Modesto pulls Green in close to his closed guard and prevents Green from doing any damage or advancing position.

Modesto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Modesto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.

Modesto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Green is fighting to break Modesto's control of his arms but Modesto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Modesto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Green trying to control but Modesto is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Modesto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Green wins on points by 16 to 7.

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