Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 401: Revival
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Reigns with a hook.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reigns.
Reigns throws a front kick that sends Luciano stumbling back into the cage.
Luciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reigns.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Luciano takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Luciano avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.
Reigns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reigns counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reigns.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reigns scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Luciano throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Reigns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Reigns tries to pass.
Reigns is looking to pass into half guard but Luciano pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Luciano is in guard.#REVR#
Luciano controlling from the top position.
Reigns controlling Luciano's posture.
Reigns working a defensive guard here.
Luciano preventing the sweep.
Luciano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Reigns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luciano defends it easily.#T2#
Luciano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reigns is trying to keep Luciano in close. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reigns looking for a sweep. Not yet Reigns, not yet.
Luciano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Luciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reigns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luciano has managed to get both his arms back between Reigns's legs - danger averted.
Luciano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reigns controlling the position.#SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Reigns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth inform us that Reigns has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reigns looking for a sweep. Not yet Reigns, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reigns is trying to keep Luciano in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luciano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Reigns counters with a straight right hand.
Reigns takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reigns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luciano checks a leg kick nicely.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Luciano motions for Reigns to come forward. Luciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns flicks out a counter leg kick but Luciano steps away.
Brando Reigns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns lands with a nice body punch.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Reigns lands a nice looking body kick.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reigns throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano stuffs the takedown attempt from Reigns. Reigns gets slowly back to his feet.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
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!
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Luciano throws out a leg kick but Reigns moves out of range and Luciano only half commits.
Reigns throws a front kick that sends Luciano stumbling back into the cage.
Reigns tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reigns throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Reigns misses.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reigns shoots for a double leg takedown but Luciano sprawls well. He's pushed Reigns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brando Reigns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reigns jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Reigns takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reigns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano checks a low kick from Reigns.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Reigns thinks about the counter body kick.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Reigns.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Luciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Reigns.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano wants to land a leg kick but Reigns is out of range.
Luciano cracks Reigns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brando Reigns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Reigns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luciano has time to react.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Reigns staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reigns checks a leg kick.
Reigns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Luciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luciano is looking to slow Reigns down with leg kicks.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reigns throws a low kick but Luciano avoids it.
Reigns tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reigns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Reigns throws a push kick but Luciano slaps the foot to one side. #T3##CL2#
Reigns clinches with his opponent.
Luciano is trying to push Reigns away but Reigns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reigns digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
That kick from Reigns tenderised Luciano's leg. Luciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
Reigns lands with a nice body punch.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reigns.
As Reigns backs away, Luciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Reigns moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.
Reigns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Reigns clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Luciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reigns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Reigns ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. Reigns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reigns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reigns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reigns defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Reigns doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Nice body punch from Reigns.
Reigns scores with a hook.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Reigns avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brando Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Luciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reigns.
Reigns shoots in and drives through. Luciano sprawls well.
Reigns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luciano throws out a leg kick but Reigns moves out of range and Luciano only half commits.
Reigns throws a series of punches but Luciano moves out of range.
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reigns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reigns lands a leg kick that knocks Luciano off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws out a powerful jab.
Reigns lands a right hook to the body.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Luciano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Reigns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Reigns lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Luciano misses with a body shot
letting Reigns counter with a right hand.
Reigns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reigns.
Reigns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reigns - that will leave a mark!
Reigns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reigns throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reigns cracks the inside of Luciano's front leg.
Luciano throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Luciano tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Luciano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reigns checks it well.
Reigns throws out a counter right but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Reigns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reigns feints a counter leg kick.
Reigns throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Reigns lands.
Luciano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reigns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reigns.
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Luciano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Reigns throws out a leg kick but Luciano moves out of range and Reigns only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reigns.
Reigns staying out of range there.
Reigns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reigns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luciano with a body shot.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Reigns connects with a single shot there.
Reigns sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luciano misses with a straight right. #T4#
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reigns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns looks for the body kick but Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reigns cracks Luciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Reigns.
Reigns catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
Reigns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Reigns.
Luciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reigns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Luciano misses.
Reigns connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reigns has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFC 399: Outlast
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Luciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Intruder.
Intruder loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Intruder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Intruder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Intruder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano throws out a counter right but Intruder avoids it with no problem.
Intruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Intruder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bed Intruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Intruder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Intruder.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Intruder checks it.
It looked like Intruder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Intruder throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Luciano 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.
Intruder throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Intruder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Luciano.
Luciano digs a good hook to Intruder's body.
Luciano misses with a double jab
and Intruder counters with a nice body shot.
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Intruder moves out of range easily.
Intruder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Intruder misses with a hook.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Intruder. That did some damage!
Luciano throws a leg kick but Intruder checks it.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Intruder manages to avoid it.#T2#
Luciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luciano jabs at Intruder's body.
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Intruder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Intruder scores with a nice right hand.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intruder.
Intruder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Intruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Intruder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Intruder.
Jab, jab by Intruder - just one landing.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses.
Intruder moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Intruder is out of range.
Intruder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Intruder goes for a double leg but Luciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luciano continues to drive forward.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Intruder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Intruder throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a leg kick.
Intruder misses with a takedown attempt - Luciano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Intruder loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Intruder.
Intruder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Intruder moved out of range.
Intruder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Intruder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Intruder lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
A big left from Intruder misses.
Intruder checks a leg kick nicely.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Intruder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Intruder is out of range.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Intruder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Intruder misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Intruder moved out of range.
Luciano motions for Intruder to come forward. Luciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano scores with a nice strike.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Intruder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Carlos Luciano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Intruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Luciano throws a right hand that Intruder ducks under and follows up with a left that Intruder also avoids with ease.
Intruder lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
Intruder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luciano.
Intruder clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Intruder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Intruder. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Luciano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Luciano lands a lovely overhand right.
Intruder lands a glancing blow to the side of Luciano's head.
Luciano ducks right into an uppercut from Intruder.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Intruder misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Intruder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Intruder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Intruder's knee momentarily.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Intruder.
Luciano swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano. #T2#
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Intruder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intruder throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Intruder connects with a single shot there.
Intruder walks into a jab.
Intruder misses with a two punch combination.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intruder.
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Intruder.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Intruder is looking to counter punch.
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Intruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Intruder lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
No joy there for Intruder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Intruder looks to land a combination but Luciano avoids it well.
Luciano is looking to slow Intruder down with leg kicks. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intruder misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a left to the body.
Intruder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Intruder misses with a series of wild punches.
Intruder slips a jab from Luciano.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Intruder throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Intruder.
Intruder looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Luciano misses.
A little feinted left hand from Intruder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Bed Intruder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Intruder misses.
A jab from Intruder misses.
Intruder works over Luciano's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Luciano is rocked!
A jab from Intruder misses.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Intruder.
Luciano works the jab nicely.
Intruder throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Intruder misses.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder stalks Luciano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luciano's face. Luciano staggers backwards, shaken.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Intruder finish him?
Intruder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Intruder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Intruder checks a leg kick.
Intruder throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Intruder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Intruder was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Intruder throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano lands an overhand right.
Intruder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luciano.
Luciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Intruder with a body shot.
Luciano digs a good hook to Intruder's body. #T2#
Luciano clobbers Intruder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano throws out a leg kick but Intruder moves out of range and Luciano only half commits.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Intruder. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
It looked like Intruder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Intruder. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano feints and then cracks Intruder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Intruder down.
Intruder misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Intruder misses with an uppercut.
Intruder throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano throws out a counter right but Intruder avoids it with no problem.
Luciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Intruder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Intruder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Intruder was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Intruder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Luciano misses
and Intruder counters with a straight right hand.
Intruder misses with a wild combination.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Intruder swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Intruder counters with a shoot takedown. Luciano fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intruder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Intruder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Intruder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Intruder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Intruder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Intruder connects with a couple of short punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bed Intruder!
Bed Intruder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 396: Bosch vs Murphy II
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Luciano digs a good body shot into Puto's ribs.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Damage Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Puto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Puto.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puto misses the shot to the body.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
Luciano moves forwards but Puto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puto looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Luciano thumps Puto with a low kick.
Puto checks a leg kick.
Puto tries to counter with a clinch but Luciano shakes him off and moves away.
Nice shot by Luciano.#KD2#
Puto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Luciano sprawling to the canvas! Luciano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Puto finish him?! #ROC2#
Luciano is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puto's calf.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puto cracks Luciano with a hook to the temple - Luciano is on wobbly legs here! Puto swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Luciano falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Puto wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pinchi Puto!

Event: CEFC 322
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Luciano. Beautiful body shot.
Luciano thumps Pain with a low kick.#TD#
Pain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pain fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pain trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Luciano controls the position for a moment.
Pain trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it. #T1#
Pain misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Luciano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pain thows a huge punch but Luciano dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Pain is working for a kimura here but Luciano manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pain's guard.
Pain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Pain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Luciano uses it to pass to side control.
Pain is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Pain wants to get back to his feet.
I've been told that Luciano has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The referee asks Luciano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Luciano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pain tries to buck Luciano off but Luciano is having none of it.
Luciano is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pain will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Luciano stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luciano lands a right hook to the body.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Pain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Pain throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.#T3#
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pain looks for a takedown but Luciano sprawls well.
Luciano lands a jab.
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luciano lands the left hand.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pain.
Luciano lands a right hook to the body.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pain on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away. #T4#
Luciano cracks Pain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luciano tries to move into range but Pain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Luciano coming out on top.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pain.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Pain is looking to score with low kicks.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Luciano lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano 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#
Pain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Pain on that attempt.
Pain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano scores with a nice strike.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pain. That did some damage!
Luciano tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pain tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Pain closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Luciano's guard.
Luciano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Luciano is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pain manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Luciano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Pain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luciano's guard. #REVR#
Luciano is pulling down on Pain's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Luciano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Luciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Luciano blocks nicely.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Luciano seems keen to control Pain's posture.
Pain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Luciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there.
Pain wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Pain is in close to Luciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position.
Pain throws a big elbow that misses.
Pain throws an elbow that misses. Luciano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pain's guard. Nice move by Luciano!#REVB##SUB#
Pain working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily.
Luciano postures up. #T3##SUB#
Pain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Luciano has passed into half guard!
Pain wants to control but Luciano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jose Carlos Luciano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luciano is taking a breather. Pain says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pain gets full guard.
Pain wants to sweep but no luck.
Luciano looking to pass the guard.
Luciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luciano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Luciano stands up from Pain's guard - Luciano perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense.
Pain wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pain shoots for a double leg takedown but Luciano sprawls well. He's pushed Pain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by Pain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano slips a straight right by Pain.
Pain throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Pain misses with a body punch
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Pain throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Luciano. Beautiful body shot.
Pain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the body from Pain misses
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Pain is predictable there
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Pain misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Pain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Pain's ribs.
Luciano tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Pain on that attempt.
Pain wants to clinch but Luciano slips to the side
and Luciano counters with a nice body shot.
Luciano thuds a left hand into Pain's body.
Pain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Luciano sends Pain crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Luciano is motioning to the referee to let Pain up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Pain is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano is looking to slow Pain down with leg kicks.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pain swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano scores with a counter punch that sends Pain to the canvas! Luciano smells blood - he's punishing Pain with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pain has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Carlos Luciano!
After the fight, Jose Carlos Luciano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.

Event: CEFC 320
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Scorpion checks a low kick from Luciano.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano thuds a left hand into Scorpion's body.
Scorpion throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano thumps Scorpion with a low kick.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Luciano 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.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Scorpion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luciano wants it to stay on the feet.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Scorpion walks into a stiff left hand from Luciano.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scorpion shoots in but Luciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano. #CL#
Scorpion darts in and clinches Luciano up against the cage.
Luciano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scorpion managing to block the knees to the body from Luciano.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano. #T3#
Luciano trying to stall but Scorpion improves his position.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Luciano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion takes a shot to the head.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Luciano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scorpion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion is working Luciano over against the cage.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano works on Scorpion's body with a couple of short punches.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scorpion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body. Scorpion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano clobbers Scorpion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Scorpion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano misses with a low kick. #CL#
Scorpion gets a clinch.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Kasey Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Scorpion gets control of Luciano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scorpion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Scorpion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luciano is one step ahead there.
Scorpion working a defensive guard but Luciano passes into half guard. #T2#
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion gets back to full guard.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scorpion being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Scorpion looking for a guillotine here but Luciano defends easily. #T3#
Luciano controlling from the top position.
Scorpion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luciano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luciano is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Scorpion lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Luciano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scorpion.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scorpion.
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scorpion with a jab.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Scorpion's knee but Scorpion avoids it well.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Scorpion moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scorpions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scorpion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano thumps Scorpion with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scorpion lands with a good body shot.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scorpion scores with a hook.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Scorpion tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luciano lands with a good body shot.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scorpion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scorpion swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Scorpion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Scorpion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scorpion tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scorpion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luciano.#ROC#
Luciano is rocked!
Scorpion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Scorpion finish him?
Scorpion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano jabs at Scorpion's body.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Scorpion lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Scorpion blocks the low kick.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scorpion fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scorpion is defended easily by Luciano.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Scorpion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scorpion, as that shot connected.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Scorpion misses the target.
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scorpion takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Scorpion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scorpion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scorpion walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.#T3#
Scorpion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Luciano.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luciano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano feints a counter leg kick.
Scorpion scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Scorpion down.
Scorpion swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away. #CL#
Scorpion has managed to clinch.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Scorpion.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion stalling in the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
A short right from Scorpion.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Luciano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luciano missing with knees to the body.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. #BC2#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion lands a jab.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Scorpion's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kasey Scorpion did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Scorpion slips a straight right by Luciano.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
It looked like Scorpion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luciano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scorpion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Scorpion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Scorpion tries to clinch up.
Scorpion moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
Scorpion checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scorpion walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Luciano drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Scorpion swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Luciano's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Kasey Scorpion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 239
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Luciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson slips a straight right by Luciano.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Luciano avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson lands a head kick. Luciano smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Anderson connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.#ROC#
Luciano is rocked!
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Luciano's head back.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Luciano down.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Luciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson. #T2#
Anderson looks for a takedown but Luciano sprawls well.
We've been informed that Luciano has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano slips a straight right by Anderson.
Luciano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Luciano lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luciano tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luciano to the ground. Luciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luciano wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Luciano.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luciano misses with a straight left. #TD#
Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Carlos Luciano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.#T1#
Luciano throws a good cross that connects.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luciano scores with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Luciano lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Anderson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jose Carlos Luciano!
Jose Carlos Luciano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 238
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas lands a glancing blow to the side of Luciano's head.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas walks into a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rojas.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas misses with a leg kick
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Luciano is looking to chop away at Rojas's legs.
A leg kick checked by Rojas.
Luciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Rojas off the cage and back into range.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Luciano takes one to the chin there.
Luciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rojas is out of range and Luciano settles back down.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Rojas moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
Rojas throws a counter combo.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rojas's head.#CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Jab by Rojas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano motions for Rojas to come forward. Luciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano scores with the left hand. Rojas knows he should have avoided that one.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas thows a leg kick but Luciano checks it
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Luciano off the cage and back into range.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Rojas slips a straight right by Luciano.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rojas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Rojas settles back down.
Luciano tries to move into range but Rojas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Luciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Rojas off the cage and back into range.
Rojas dips to his left and cracks Luciano with an uppercut!
Luciano cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Luciano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rojas misses with a hook
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas scores with a jab.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.#T4#
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rojas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rojas cracks a nice hook into Luciano's ribs.
Luciano throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rojas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Luciano moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Rojas.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rojas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rojas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luciano with a hook.
Luciano slips a jab from Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas'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.
#R2#
Rojas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luciano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Rojas catches Luciano right on the button with a cross.
Rojas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano takes one to the side of the head.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rojas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano slips a straight right by Rojas.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.#T1#
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a two punch combo.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano tests Rojas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Rojas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rojas checks the leg kick.
Luciano slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rojas swinging wildly here. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luciano punishes Rojas's body with a nice straight punch.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rojas to score with a decent uppercut.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas checks a low kick from Luciano.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Rojas throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luciano takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
Luciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rojas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rojas.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Rojas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Luciano backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Luciano wants to land a leg kick but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano slips a jab from Rojas.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rojas misses with a hook.#T4#
Luciano ducks right into an uppercut from Rojas.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rojas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Luciano lands a leg kick that knocks Rojas off balance momentarily.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rojas misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rojas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rojas checks it well.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Rojas checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rojas checks it well.
Rojas cracks Luciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rojas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rojas scores with a nice right hand.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rojas checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Luciano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Jab from Rojas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Rojas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Luciano ducks right into an uppercut from Rojas.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Rojas checks it.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luciano throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Rojas throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas lands a jab.#T2#
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luciano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Luciano tries to work over Rojas's front leg with a kick but Rojas checks it.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rojas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rojas scores with a jab. Luciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Rojas.
Luciano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rojas with a jab.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Luciano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rojas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Rojas counters with an inside leg kick.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Rojas is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Luciano moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Carlos Luciano!
Jose Carlos Luciano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC Live 67
Date: Oct 15, 2018

Event: CEFC Fight Night 234
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Komaroff darts in and clinches Luciano up against the cage.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano pushes Komaroff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Komaroff looking to slow down the pace here.
Komaroff blocks an uppercut.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Komaroff.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Komaroff.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Stalling in the clinch from Komaroff.
Komaroff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komaroff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luciano up against the cage.
Komaroff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Komaroff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Komaroff blocking some punches.
Komaroff can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff trying to stall but Luciano improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Komaroff stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Komaroff slowing the pace effectively.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Komaroff is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Komaroff is trying to stall. #TD2#
Komaroff has clasped his hands together around Luciano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Komaroff is working Luciano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Komaroff working the ground and pound from side control.
Luciano takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Komaroff cracks Luciano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Luciano throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Luciano tries to bench press Komaroff off him but Komaroff keeps the position.
Komaroff lands a decent elbow from side control.
Komaroff landing a few strikes.
Luciano is trying to get back to half guard.
Komaroff blocks the strikes from Luciano.
Komaroff scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano tries to bench press Komaroff off him but Komaroff keeps the position.
Luciano tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T2#
Komaroff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Komaroff grinds an elbow into Luciano's temple.
Komaroff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Luciano throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Komaroff cracks Luciano with a big elbow. #ROC2#
Luciano is rocked!
Komaroff landing a few strikes.
Oh Luciano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Komaroff blocks the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Komaroff trying to control from half guard but Luciano is working away.
Luciano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Komaroff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Komaroff is keen to just control but Luciano is a slippery customer.
Luciano seems to have got his legs back now.
Komaroff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Luciano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Luciano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Luciano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Luciano doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Luciano trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Komaroff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luciano's head.
Komaroff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Komaroff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Luciano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Luciano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Komaroff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Komaroff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Luciano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Luciano trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Komaroff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Komaroff slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Luciano.
Luciano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Luciano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Luciano missing with punches from the bottom.
Komaroff lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Luciano has hold of Komaroff's hands but Komaroff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Komaroff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Luciano has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Komaroff escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Komaroff!
Luciano prevents Komaroff from improving position.
Luciano tries to buck Komaroff off but Komaroff is having none of it.
Luciano throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Luciano is not content to let Komaroff control the position.
Komaroff cracks Luciano with a big elbow.
Komaroff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Komaroff working the head and body with strikes.
Komaroff lands a strong strike to the head of Luciano. That's dazed him! Komaroff looking to finish here. Luciano is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Komaroff lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasili Komaroff!
Our winner, Vasili Komaroff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEFC Live 63
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Cruz Lopez has been cut.
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano checks a low kick from Lopez.
Lopez moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Lopez.
Luciano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Luciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopez on the side of the head.
Luciano throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Luciano takes one on the button.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Lopez crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Lopez back to his feet!#ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!
Luciano ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Lopez out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Carlos Luciano!

Event: CEFC Live 62
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luciano sprawls well. Luciano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luciano.
A big right from Luciano misses. #CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Pain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Pain.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage. #T1#
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain. #BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Luciano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pain connects with a couple of short punches.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Luciano tries to strike from the bottom.
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Luciano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luciano's head.
Luciano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pain told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano striking off his back but it's not causing Pain any problems. #T2#
Pain won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Luciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pain forces his way into half guard.
Luciano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pain drops an elbow to the side of Luciano's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Luciano is rocked!
Pain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Luciano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luciano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Luciano throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pain blocks the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Pain is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Luciano is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC 302
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.
Santana on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Santana is rocked!
Luciano cracks Santana on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Santana falls backwards against the cage. Luciano follows up with more strikes that drop Santana to his knees. Luciano keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Santana! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Carlos Luciano!

Event: UGD 109:Curtain Call
Date: Apr 20, 2018

#R1#
Luciano misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Risley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luciano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Risley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Risley looking to pass the guard.
Luciano controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano is trying to keep Risley in close.
Risley pushes down on Luciano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Risley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luciano defending well though. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Luciano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Risley trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Risley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Luciano controls Risley momentarily but Risley frees himself.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Risley tries to pass.
Luciano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Risley wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Risley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Risley! But no joy.
Risley dodges the punch combination from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a nice body kick.
Risley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Risley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Risley tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Risley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Risley.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Luciano
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Risley throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Risley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Risley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Risley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Risley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Risley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Risley fails with a takedown attempt.
Risley slips under a jab from Luciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Risley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Risley misses with a right hand
and Luciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Risley really felt that one!
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Risley lands with a hook. Luciano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Risley sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Risley moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jose Carlos Luciano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Luciano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Risley counters with a single leg into guard. Luciano didn't expect that.
Risley is fighting to break Luciano's control of his arms but Luciano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Risley wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Risley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Risley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Risley tries to pass. #T1#
Risley controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Risley looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Risley manages to avoid it.
Risley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Risley throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Luciano slams his shin into Risley's torso.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Risley seems unphased.
Risley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Luciano is able to avoid easily.
Risley moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano. #T2#
Risley misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Risley missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Risley misses with a combination
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Risley.
Risley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Risley there.
Risley throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Luciano tenderised Risley's leg. Risley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Risley just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Luciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Risley's calf.
Risley misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick
and Risley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Risley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looks like Luciano has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Risley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Risley tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luciano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circle, before Luciano throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Risley's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Luciano lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jose Carlos Luciano!

Event: UGD 108:Rumlow Vs Hill
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Nada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt
and Luciano counters with a solid body kick.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Nada digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
Nada has been working on his balance at Tōshi, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Luciano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luciano.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Nada checks it.
Luciano needs to keep his hands up - Nada had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada connects with a solid leg kick.
Nada throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Nada to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nada if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Nada checks the leg kick.
Nada lands a head shot.#ROC#
Luciano is rocked!
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nada throws out the jab.
Nada misses with a body shot
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano digs a good hook to Nada's body.
Luciano lands with a kick to the temple. Nada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Nada - just one landing.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Nada finish him?
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nada throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano lands a slapping body shot.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Good leg kick by Nada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nada misses with a hook to the body
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nada misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nada scores with a shot to the body.
Nada tries to land a body kick
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Nada.
Despite the aggression on Luciano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.#T3#
Luciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Luciano lands a big head kick that sends Nada tumbling to the mat! Luciano takes a step backwards and waves Nada back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Nada is rocked!
Nada lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Nada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bone on bone clash there as Nada blocks the leg kick.
Nada tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Nada ducks right into an uppercut from Luciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Nada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Nada seems to have got his legs back now.
Luciano lands with a hook. Nada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nada throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Nada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Luciano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Luciano is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Luciano manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nada is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Luciano trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Nada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Luciano defending well as Nada loads up on a big left hand.
Frank Nada is winning the standup battle so far.
Nada moves out of range of the body kick.
Nada avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano unleashes a big counter combination but Nada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nada moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Nada throws a left that rocks Luciano and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nada dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Luciano regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada lands a big left to the face of Luciano, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Nada and another - Luciano is out! Nada stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: UGD 107:Man Vs Doubdtfire
Date: Apr 06, 2018

#R1#
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Risley stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Risley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Risley manages to avoid it.
Risley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Luciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Risley cracks Luciano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luciano checks a low kick from Risley.
A slapping body kick lands there for Risley.
Risley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano wants to land a leg kick but Risley is out of range.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Risley.
Risley looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Risley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
Luciano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Joe Risley 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.
Luciano slips a straight right by Risley.#T1#
Risley cracks a nice hook into Luciano's ribs.
Risley thows a leg kick but Luciano checks it
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano tries to bum rush Risley with a series of wild strikes but Risley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano lands a high kick!
Donk. Risley catches Luciano right on the button with a cross.
Luciano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Risley misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
Risley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Risley misses.
Risley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Risley takes one to the side of the head.
Risley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Risley jabs Luciano right on the nose. Luciano blinks but takes it well.
Risley lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
Risley swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Risley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Risley looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Risley lands a two punch combo.
Risley lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
Risley is looking to wear down Luciano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Risley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano misses with a body punch
and Risley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Risley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Risley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Risley with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Risley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Luciano responds with a good body kick, but Risley manages to step out the way in time.
Risley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Risley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
And Luciano responds with a good body kick, but Risley manages to step out the way in time.
Risley looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano tests Risley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Risley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Risley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLuciano.
Risley cracks Luciano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Risley stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Risley looks for a takedown but Luciano sprawls well.#T4#
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano cracks Risley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano lands the left hand.
Risley throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Risley just misses with a punch to the body.
Risley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luciano works Risley's body with a nice hook.
Risley throws a leg kick but Luciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Risley throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano checks the leg kick.
And Luciano responds with a good body kick, but Risley manages to step out the way in time.
Good shot there by Risley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Risley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Luciano avoids the head kick by Risley.
Risley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Risley misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Risley tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano throws a push kick but Risley slaps the foot to one side.
Luciano blocks a head kick by Risley.
Risley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Luciano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Risley has got the better of the exchanges.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Risley.
Risley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luciano staying out of range there.#T1#
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Risley connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Risley moves away.
Luciano blocks a head kick by Risley.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Risley throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Risley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Risley throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Risley out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Luciano is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jose Carlos Luciano!

Event: DARE: WHYTE VS. EKAKU JR.
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a left to the body.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luciano defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Luciano misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green misses with a body shot.
Luciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luciano's head.#T1#
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Green 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.
Luciano takes one to the side of the head.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a series of strikes. Green will be more careful next time no doubt.
Luciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soylent Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Green misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Green misses with a low kick.
Luciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.
Donk. Green catches Luciano right on the button with a cross.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano is looking to counter with head kicks.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Green moved away.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Green throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Luciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Green makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Luciano really felt that one!
Luciano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Green takes a step back to recover.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a left and a right that stings Green.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green tries a head kick but it misses. #KD2#
Green lands a big head kick that sends Luciano tumbling to the mat! Green takes a step backwards and waves Luciano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Luciano is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses
and Green counters with a big left hand that crumples Luciano! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Soylent Green!
A victorious Soylent Green thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 19
Date: Dec 17, 2017

#R1#
Al As throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano throws a counter high kick but Al As was just alert enough to avoid it.
Al As misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Luciano slips a jab from Al As.
Al As looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Al As has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Al As swinging wildly here.
Luciano throws the left hand but Al As avoids the punch easily.
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al As misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Luciano throws a hook but Al As blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al As lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
Al As swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Al As catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al As throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A combination from Al As does no damage.
Nice cross by Al As.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al As.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al As! But no joy.
Amr Al As seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano misses with a head kick.
Al As lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
Luciano lands with an overhand left.
Luciano jabs at Al As's body.
Al As looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
It appears Luciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al As might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Al As smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al As feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano tests Al As's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al As tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Al As ducks down to avoid it.
Al As swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al As throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano lands with a nice body punch.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Al As counters with a stiff right hand.
Al As will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luciano lands a front kick.
Al As moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Al As's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD#
Luciano lands a big head kick that sends Al As tumbling to the mat! Luciano takes a step backwards and waves Al As back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Al As is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Amr Al As has been cut.
Al As looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Al As is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?#T3#
Al As misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Al As.
Luciano ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Al As's jaw. Al As's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Luciano does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Carlos Luciano!

Event: DARE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
That kick from Luciano tenderised Whyte's leg. Whyte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Whyte steps away.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Whyte misses.
Luciano thows a leg kick but Whyte checks it
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Whyte scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luciano swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
Whyte throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whyte seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Luciano misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Whyte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whyte.#T1#
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Whyte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano throws a hook but Whyte avoids it easily.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Whyte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whyte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whyte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whyte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Luciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Whyte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Whyte down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Whyte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Whyte misses its target.#T2#
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano misses the body punch
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano tries to clinch but Whyte moves away
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab.
Whyte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whyte throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Whyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte checks the leg kick.
Whyte checks a low kick from Luciano.
Whyte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Whyte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whyte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano is looking to clinch.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Whyte moved out of range.#T3#
A good leg kick by Whyte.
Luciano scores with a punch to the head.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whyte.
A little feinted left hand from Whyte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Luciano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected.
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luciano lands with an overhand left.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Whyte.
Luciano thows a leg kick but Whyte checks it
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Whyte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whyte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Luciano wants to slow Whyte down by chopping away at his legs.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luciano lands with an overhand left.
Luciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Whyte counters with a nice right hand that sends Luciano toppling to the canvas! Luciano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Whyte finish him?!#ROC#
Luciano is rocked!
Whyte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Whyte finish him?
Whyte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whyte.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Whyte moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Luciano cracks the inside of Whyte's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Whyte blocks the body kick.
Whyte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Whyte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luciano scores with a nice body kick.
Luciano misses with the body kick
and Whyte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luciano thinking.
Luciano wants to land a leg kick but Whyte is out of range.
Whyte throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano throws a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
As Luciano backs away, Whyte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Whyte misses with a low kick.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Whyte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whyte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Luciano tries to get set, Whyte tries to push him back and clinch up but Luciano manages to avoid the attempt.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whyte's sensitive parts.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.
Whyte throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Whyte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Whyte.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Whyte might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whyte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Whyte misses with a body kick.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano keeps Whyte at a distance using the push kick.
Whyte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Whyte throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano throws a counter combo.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Luciano throws a front kick that sends Whyte stumbling back into the cage.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luciano lands a head shot.
Luciano misses with a low kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whyte misses with a head kick.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Luciano lands a right hook to the body.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Luciano - that will leave a mark!
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Whyte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Whyte checks the leg kick.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
It looked like Whyte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whyte is out of range and Luciano settles back down.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Whyte's leg. Whyte is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Luciano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Luciano is looking to clinch.
Whyte scores with a kick to the body.
Luciano is breathing heavily.
Luciano throws a push kick but Whyte slaps the foot to one side.
Whyte jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whyte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luciano lands a head shot.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Whyte checks a leg kick.
A big left from Whyte misses.
Whyte connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Whyte looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Whyte blocks the low kick.
Luciano lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Whyte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luciano lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano wants to clinch up but Whyte keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Whyte misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Whyte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Whyte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Whyte!
Whyte misses the shot to the body.
Luciano thumps Whyte with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Whyte misses with a looping left.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whyte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whyte throws out a powerful jab.
Luciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #KD#
Whyte lands a big uppercut and Luciano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Luciano looks OK. Whyte waves Luciano back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte cracks Luciano with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte retains his welterweight title!
Benson Whyte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bushido 70: Yurmommy vs. Penn
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Luciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rizzuto 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.
Luciano throws a head kick but Rizzuto moves out of range. #CL2#
Rizzuto takes the fight into the clinch.
Rizzuto can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rizzuto fails to land.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Rizzuto misses with the head strike.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Luciano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Rizzuto avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the ropes.
Rizzuto tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
Rizzuto looking to throw knees to the head but Luciano is blocking nicely. #T1#
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Luciano throws an elbow but misses.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Rizzuto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzuto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzuto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rizzuto tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzuto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
Luciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rizzuto.
Good body shot from Rizzuto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Luciano presses Rizzuto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rizzuto misses with some punches.
Rizzuto misses with a body punch.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rizzuto backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. #T3#
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Rizzuto tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Rizzuto.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzuto tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rizzuto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rizzuto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Rizzuto has been cut.
Luciano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Rizzuto blocking some punches.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rizzuto or not.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano presses Rizzuto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Rizzuto's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Luciano lands a body punch.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Rizzuto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luciano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Rizzuto has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Rizzuto jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Rizzuto around his waist. Rizzuto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Rizzuto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano cracks Rizzuto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rizzuto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rizzuto is looking to clinch.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Rizzuto checks it.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Rizzuto avoids it.
Good exchange - Luciano coming out on top.
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rizzuto doesn't seem bothered though.
Rizzuto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rizzuto looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzuto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzuto moves out of range easily.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Luciano catches Rizzuto right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Rizzuto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzuto blocks a low kick nicely.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano lands with a nice body kick.
Rizzuto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Rizzuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rizzuto is just content to waste time from the top position. Luciano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Luciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rizzuto slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Rizzuto is thwarting Luciano's attempts to control the position.
Luciano keeping hold of Rizzuto's head, controlling as best he can.
Rizzuto wants to take a breather but Luciano is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rizzuto seems to be looking for submissions.
Luciano pushes Rizzuto off looking to stand but Rizzuto dives back in and keeps control.
Luciano moves into full guard.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Rizzuto with a nice head shot there.
Luciano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luciano looking to control.
Luciano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rizzuto is pressing down on Luciano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rizzuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rizzuto is just content to waste time from the top position. Luciano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rizzuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzuto can do to turn this around?
Luciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luciano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzuto's guard. #REVR#
Luciano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Luciano wants to control but Rizzuto is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Rizzuto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rizzuto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Rizzuto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luciano finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizzuto's head.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rizzuto pushes Luciano away with a front kick.
Luciano keeps Rizzuto at a distance using the push kick.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rizzuto momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzuto throws out a counter right but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Rizzuto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rizzuto shoots in and drives through. Luciano sprawls well.
Rizzuto throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Rizzuto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rizzuto just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzuto throws a lazy body kick
and Luciano counters with a left to the body.
Rizzuto thows a body kick. Luciano tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Rizzuto has managed to clinch.
Rizzuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzuto tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Rizzuto back against the ropes.
Rizzuto prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
Rizzuto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzuto is working Luciano over against the ropes.
Rizzuto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzuto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rizzuto.
Luciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alessandro Rizzuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzuto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rizzuto misses with a body punch.
Rizzuto struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
A short right from Luciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzuto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano pushes Rizzuto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. #T3#
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rizzuto.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano gets through Rizzuto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzuto.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
Rizzuto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rizzuto blocks an uppercut.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
Luciano throws an elbow but it misses.
Jose Carlos Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Rizzuto avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the ropes. #T4#
Rizzuto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzuto looking to throw knees to the head but Luciano is blocking nicely.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
Luciano tries to work over Rizzuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Rizzuto misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jose Carlos Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Rizzuto misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano gets through Rizzuto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rizzuto cracks Luciano with a nice body shot.
Rizzuto misses with a knee strike.
Rizzuto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!

Jose Carlos Luciano wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Bushido 66: Middleweight GP R1
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Luciano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Luciano throws the left hand but Macpierre avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Macpierre.
Luciano trying to remain calm as Macpierre controls from the top position.
It looks like Macpierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Luciano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luciano prevents Macpierre from improving position.
Macpierre is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Macpierre laying and praying for a moment but Luciano takes advantage and regains half guard.
Macpierre is keen to just control but Luciano is a slippery customer.
Macpierre prevents Luciano from improving his position.
Macpierre is looking to advance position but Luciano won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Luciano tries to roll over but Macpierre keeps him under control.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Macpierre trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macpierre in particular looking to stall.
Macpierre is looking to pass Luciano's guard but actually Luciano recovers to full guard.
Macpierre wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving. #SUB#
Luciano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Luciano misses with a kick to the body.
Macpierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luciano throws a head kick that half lands.
Macpierre goes for a double leg but Luciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Luciano continues to drive forward.
Macpierre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macpierre misses with a takedown attempt - Luciano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Macpierre.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macpierre. #T4#
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macpierre's sensitive parts.
Macpierre needs to keep his hands up - Luciano had a free shot at his head there.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Macpierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luciano pinned against the ropes. Luciano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luciano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macpierre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Luciano looks to land a body kick but Macpierre moved away.
Luciano scores with a nice body kick.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Macpierre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luciano stuffs the takedown.
Crunch! Luciano slams his shin into Macpierre's torso.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that Macpierre sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Macpierre slips the punch.
It seemed like Macpierre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macpierre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Luciano lands with a nice body punch.
Macpierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macpierre.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Macpierre.
Luciano scores with a jab. Macpierre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Macpierre's leg. Macpierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Macpierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Macpierre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Macpierre misses with a takedown
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macpierre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Macpierre throws out a counter right but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano lands a head kick. Macpierre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Luciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luciano wants it to stay on the feet.
Luciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Macpierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Luciano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Luciano is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Macpierre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Luciano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macpierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Luciano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Macpierre's best efforts.
Luciano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macpierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macpierre's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Macpierre shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. Macpierre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands a front kick.
Luciano punishes Macpierre's body with a nice straight punch.
Macpierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Macpierre shoots in but Luciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, jab by Luciano - just one landing.
Macpierre tries for a takedown but Luciano circles away easily
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Macpierre.
Macpierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Luciano. #T2#
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Macpierre is rocked!
Luciano is stalking Macpierre. Macpierre circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Luciano, and it's lights out! Macpierre really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Carlos Luciano!

Event: Bushido 63: Mayhem vs. Date
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Luciano lands a jab to Matasaki's midsection.
Matasaki misses with the combination.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matasaki.
Matasaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard Knocks Training in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matasaki.
Matasaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luciano manages to circle out of the way.
Matasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano tries to counter with a clinch but Matasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Matasaki throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Luciano counters with a body kick.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Matasaki thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Luciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Matasaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matasaki tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Matasaki scores with a hook to the body. Luciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matasaki.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Matasaki ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Matasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Matasaki shoots in but Luciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luciano wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hirusho Matasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matasaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hirusho Matasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matasaki with a poor takedown
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Hirusho Matasaki has been cut.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Matasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matasaki connects with a jab.
Matasaki throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Matasaki steps away.
Matasaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano moves forwards but Matasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Matasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. Matasaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matasaki misses with a body punch
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matasaki.
Matasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Matasaki misses with a body shot.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matasaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Luciano.
Luciano cracks Matasaki with an open hand slap.
Matasaki avoids the head kick by Luciano. #T3#
Matasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matasaki misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a body kick.
Luciano is looking to slow Matasaki down with leg kicks.
Matasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Luciano feints a counter leg kick.
Matasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Matasaki has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano counters with a solid body kick.
Matasaki is breathing heavily.
Luciano tests Matasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Matasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Matasaki crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Matasaki back to his feet!#ROC2#
Matasaki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oh Matasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Matasaki right on the button. Matasaki goes down! Luciano follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Luciano gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Carlos Luciano!

Event: Bushido58: Soszynski vs Mayhem
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Luciano misses with a combination
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Sanada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Sanada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanada blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
Luciano throws a front kick that sends Sanada stumbling back into the ropes.
Luciano misses the jab.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Sanada moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada slips a straight right by Luciano.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Luciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Luciano cracks the inside of Sanada's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luciano thinking.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luciano moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanada in his tracks.
Luciano moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Luciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#KD2#
Sanada feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Luciano sprawling to the canvas! Luciano rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sanada finish him?! #ROC2#
Luciano is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Luciano moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
It appears Luciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big left from Sanada misses. #T4#
Sanada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanada scrambles back to his feet.
Luciano throws a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Sanada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luciano with a body shot.
Luciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Luciano scores with a nice head shot.
Luciano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanada checks a low kick from Luciano.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Luciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada misses the jab.
Luciano throws a lazy body kick
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano misses with a hook
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Sanada moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there #KD2#
and Sanada counters with a crisp right hand that drops Luciano! Sanada lets Luciano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Luciano throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.#T2#
Luciano with a nice cross.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luciano throws a good cross that connects.
Sanada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano misses the jab.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Luciano closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC2#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Luciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Luciano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Jose Carlos Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Luciano scores with a nice right hand.
Luciano's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there. #KD2#
Sanada sends Luciano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanada is motioning to the referee to let Luciano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Sanada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Jose Carlos Luciano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Luciano thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters with a crisp right that sends Luciano to the canvas! Sanada follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!

Event: Bushido 55: Mayhem vs. Aokison
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Irving misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Irving does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Irving as he checks the leg kick.
Irving throws a series of punches but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Irving misses the shot to the body.
Luciano moves out of range as Irving strikes.
Irving looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Luciano misses
and Irving counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irving moves away.
Irving throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irving at a distance.
Irving throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Luciano is looking to land body kicks.
Irving throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irving misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luciano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Irving rather than just go for the knockout.
Irving lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range.
Irving lands with a good body shot.
Irving throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Irving stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
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!
Irving misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Irving does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Irving was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano keeps Irving at a distance using the push kick.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyrie Irving has been cut.
Irving throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Irving's leg. Irving is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irving lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
It looked like Irving wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Luciano throws a body kick that misses
and Irving counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irving comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irving misses with a looping left.
Luciano scores with a shot to the body.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Irving moves away and avoids it.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Irving misses with a straight right.
Jab from Irving.
Irving takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Luciano misses with a hook
and Irving counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano throws a nice head kick!
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Irving ducks down to avoid it.
As Luciano looks to move away, Irving throws a big counter combo but Luciano just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Irving, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Luciano.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Irving checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Irving misses the target.
Luciano cracks Irving with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Irving throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Irving walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Irving moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyrie Irving's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Irving scores with a jab.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irving was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Irving pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Irving moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Irving's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Irving misses with a looping left.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Irving throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Irving looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irving is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irving.
Irving throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Irving might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Luciano walks into a jab.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irving misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Luciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Luciano connects with a high kick.
Irving misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Irving moves out of range easily.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irving's hands.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Irving does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body. Irving takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano moves forwards but Irving connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Irving misses.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Irving looks to land a combination but Luciano avoids it well.
Irving scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Irving blocks the body kick.
It looked like Irving wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Irving takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luciano defending well as Irving loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Irving steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Irving thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irving throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Irving walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luciano.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irving has time to react.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Irving backs off Luciano throws a huge counter combo but Irving manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irving rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.
Irving was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
Irving takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Irving throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irving at a distance.
A left lands for Irving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyrie Irving's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Luciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses
and Irving counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irving misses with a hook.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Irving misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Irving 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Luciano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Irving sprawling to the canvas! Irving rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Luciano finish him?! #ROC2#
Irving is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range.
Oh Irving is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Luciano blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Irving.
Irving jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irving seems to have got his legs back now.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Irving looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano thinks about the counter body kick.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Irving was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Irving throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irving throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Irving jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irving.
A solid body kick from Luciano.
Irving swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well,Irving is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luciano works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irving steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luciano. That one must have hurt.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irving.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Irving moves out of range easily.
Luciano moves forwards but Irving connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irving lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Irving will feel that in the morning.
Jab from Luciano.
Irving looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
And Luciano responds with a good body kick, but Irving manages to step out the way in time.
Irving will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irving bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyrie Irving has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Irving swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irving looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Irving blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Irving misses its target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Luciano - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jose Carlos Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irving gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luciano.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Irving crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luciano - the referee stops the clock and Irving gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luciano. Irving manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Carlos Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!

Jose Carlos Luciano wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Bushido 52: Wright vs. Whyte
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Dunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luciano's waist but Luciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunn off to one side.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunn tries for a takedown but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dunn.
We've been informed that Luciano 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alastair Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a nice body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes Luciano against the ropes but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luciano with a nice cross.
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunn's head.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Dunn looking to score a takedown here. Luciano is defending well but Dunn drives through and ends up in Luciano's guard.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dunn throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Luciano is pulling down on Dunn's head to control his posture.
Dunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Luciano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano wants to improve his position but instead Dunn has moved into half guard.
Luciano manages to get to full guard.
Dunn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luciano wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Luciano controlling Dunn's posture.
Luciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunn postures up in Luciano's guard and throws a big left but Luciano blocks it.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Luciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Dunn tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luciano.
Dunn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano digs a good hook to Dunn's body.
A punch lands to the side of Dunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luciano works Dunn's body with a nice hook.
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano lands an overhand right.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Dunn's leg. Dunn is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Luciano, which made it look bad.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano. #T4#
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Dunn's belly button to the back.
Luciano stuns Dunn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. Dunn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Dunn seems unphased.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
Luciano cracks Dunn with an open hand slap.
Dunn shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luciano scores with a jab.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luciano delivers a nice body kick.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dunn fails with the takedown
and Luciano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dunn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luciano lands a nice hook to Dunn's body. Dunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunn misses with a takedown attempt - Luciano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Dunn's ribs.
Nice jab there from Luciano.
Dunn throws a head kick that misses.
Dunn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Luciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alastair Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Luciano as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. Dunn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luciano thumps Dunn with a low kick.#T1#
Dunn tries for a takedown but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luciano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes Luciano against the ropes but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alastair Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
Dunn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Dunn should have avoided that one.
Luciano punishes Dunn's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Dunn on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Luciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunn's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Luciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Luciano cracks the inside of Dunn's front leg.
Dunn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dunn takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Dunn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luciano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Luciano is trying to control the position but Dunn postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Dunn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dunn fails with the takedown
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dunn's head.
Luciano cracks the inside of Dunn's front leg.
Dunn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano misses the jab.
Dunn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luciano.
Dunn dives in and grabs Luciano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luciano pushes down on Dunn's head and hops out.#T4#
Luciano lunges at Dunn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunn's hand.
Dunn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunn.
Dunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Dunn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luciano.
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Dunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luciano tries to avoid it but Dunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luciano to the ground. Luciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes Luciano against the ropes but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Luciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano thumps Dunn with a low kick.
Dunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Luciano lands.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano cracks the inside of Dunn's front leg.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body. Dunn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunn has a takedown stuffed.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dunn shoots for a takedown but Luciano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Dunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dunn's hands.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dunn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Luciano - just one landing.
Luciano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luciano lands a leg kick that knocks Dunn off balance momentarily.#TD#
Dunn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luciano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luciano controls Dunn momentarily but Dunn frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Luciano has his hands on Dunn's head, controlling the position.
Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet. #T2#
Dunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Dunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well,Dunn is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Luciano has Dunn pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alastair Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Dunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Dunn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Luciano's guard.#SUB2#
Luciano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Luciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dunn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luciano's head.
Dunn preventing the sweep.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano working a defensive guard here.
Luciano seems keen to control Dunn's posture.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dunn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jose Carlos Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dunn's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Dunn throws an elbow that misses. Luciano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dunn's guard. Nice move by Luciano!#REVB#
Dunn being controlled here, momentarily.
Dunn keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano is looking to stand up but Dunn won't let him.
Alastair Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jose Carlos Luciano!

Jose Carlos Luciano wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Bushido 48: The Kings of 205
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Luciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzpatrick misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick with a hook.
Luciano tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzpatrick's head back.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luciano throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzpatrick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luciano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luciano.
It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzpatrick has time to react.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luciano ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Luciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzpatrick.#T1#
Luciano takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzpatrick is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano misses with a hook
and Fitzpatrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luciano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano misses with a hook
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
Luciano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luciano moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes.
Luciano thuds a left hand into Fitzpatrick's body.
Luciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Luciano tries a low kick but Fitzpatrick avoids it.#T2#
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, jab by Luciano - just one landing.
Fitzpatrick blocks a low kick nicely.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano looks for the body kick but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick from Luciano.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzpatrick blocks the leg kick.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzpatrick misses with a low kick as Luciano jumps back.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzpatrick should have avoided that one.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Luciano throws a body kick.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Fitzpatrick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzpatrick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Luciano misses with a right hand
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Luciano misses.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body kick.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Fitzpatrick's knee but Fitzpatrick avoids it well.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Luciano slips under a jab.
Fitzpatrick blocks the body kick.
Luciano scores with a nice head shot.
Luciano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzpatrick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Fitzpatrick tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Luciano.
Nice straight punches there by Luciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luciano.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Luciano scores with a push kick.
We've been informed that Luciano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzpatrick scores with a body shot.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fitzpatrick blocks a leg kick.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzpatrick lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzpatrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luciano counters with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Fitzpatrick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a double jab.
Luciano misses with a head kick.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzpatrick's head backwards.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Good leg kick by Fitzpatrick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fitzpatrick tried to score with a low kick but Luciano checks it.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzpatrick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Luciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano thumps Fitzpatrick with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Fitzpatrick as he checks the leg kick.
Luciano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzpatrick scores with a four punch combination!
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Fitzpatrick does no damage.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Luciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano scores with a jab.
Luciano misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An inside leg kick from Fitzpatrick misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano connects with a right hand. Fitzpatrick shakes it off.
Darryl Fitzpatrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzpatrick misses with a low kick.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick throws a solid leg kick but Luciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzpatrick.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Fitzpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano feints a counter leg kick.
Luciano tries to land a leg kick but Fitzpatrick saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luciano. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzpatrick.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Fitzpatrick blocks the low kick.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Luciano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzpatrick - the referee stops the clock and Luciano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzpatrick. Luciano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Fitzpatrick misses with a double jab.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Luciano throws a body kick.
Luciano avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luciano has time to react.
Fitzpatrick misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick cracks the inside of Luciano's front leg.
Luciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzpatrick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzpatrick's head backwards.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice leg kick.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants to land a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jose Carlos Luciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Luciano is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks.
Fitzpatrick blocks a low kick nicely.
A combination from Fitzpatrick does no damage.
Luciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano motions for Fitzpatrick to come forward. Luciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzpatrick blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzpatrick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick wants to land a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Fitzpatrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a kick to the body
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice leg kick.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzpatrick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Fitzpatrick.
Luciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.#T1#
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Fitzpatrick's knee but Fitzpatrick avoids it well.
Fitzpatrick will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Luciano throws a body kick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
Fitzpatrick throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Fitzpatrick lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luciano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Luciano tries a quick counter leg kick but Fitzpatrick is wise to it.
Luciano cracks Fitzpatrick with a good jab.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzpatrick off the ropes and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano misses with a kick to the body.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range nicely.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzpatrick. Those never looked like landing.
Luciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that Fitzpatrick sees coming a mile off.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick from Luciano.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luciano punishes Fitzpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzpatrick.
Nice cross by Luciano.
A head kick from Luciano lands but Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Luciano throws a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzpatrick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range and Luciano settles back down.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jose Carlos Luciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Fitzpatrick misses its intended target.
Luciano is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzpatrick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano counters with a body kick.
Luciano misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick with a hook.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws out a powerful jab.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzpatrick. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Carlos Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Carlos Luciano!
In defeat, Darryl Fitzpatrick stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll take my loss as a man... congratulations...'.

Event: Bushido 44: Wilder vs. Karasev
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano lands an overhand right.
Silver wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Silver clinches up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silver trying to stall but Luciano improves his position. #BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Silver has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Luciano.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silver just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Silver takes the fight into the clinch.
Luciano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Silver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
Silver is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Silver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Silver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Silver.#BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Luciano thumps Silver with a low kick.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Luciano slams his shin into Silver's torso.#CL2#
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luciano pushes Silver back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Silver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Silver avoided it.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver wants to clinch.
A jab from Luciano finds it's way through Silver's defenses.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Luciano with a jab.
Luciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luciano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A punch combination from Silver misses. #T3#
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Luciano delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luciano.
Silver on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Luciano.
Silver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luciano scores with a head kick. Silver tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silver connects with a single shot there.
Luciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silver's calf.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Silver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Luciano.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
Nice body kick from Luciano.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Silver's leg. Silver is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luciano. That one must have hurt.
Silver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away.
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silver's head.#CL2#
Silver rushes Luciano and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Silver darts in and clinches Luciano up against the ropes.
Luciano pushes off an throws an elbow but Silver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Silver misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano thumps Silver with a low kick.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.
Luciano cracks Silver with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luciano slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Silver missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Silver has closed the distance and engaged Luciano in a clinch. #BC#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luciano works the jab nicely.
Luciano keeps Silver at a distance using the push kick.
Silver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silver.
Nice body kick there by Luciano.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Silver takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jose Carlos Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luciano as he jumps to the side.
Adam Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver wants to clinch
and Luciano counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1##CL#
Luciano closes the distance and pushes Silver back into the ropes.
Silver is trying to push Luciano away but Luciano has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Luciano has him pressed against the ropes.
Adam Silver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silver pushes Luciano back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Silver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Luciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver's efforts to push away.
Silver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silver misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Silver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Luciano manages to break the clinch. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luciano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silver crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luciano - the referee stops the clock and Silver gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luciano. Silver manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Luciano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Silver takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Luciano moves into the clinch.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silver trying to control the position but instead, Luciano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silver into the ropes.
Luciano has Silver pressed against the ropes, preventing Silver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luciano prevents Silver from breaking the clinch.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow. #T3##BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luciano.
Silver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Silver seems unphased.
Luciano moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Silver darts in and clinches Luciano up against the ropes.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Luciano cracks Silver with a nice body shot.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Silver is breathing heavily.
Silver takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch.
Luciano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luciano delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luciano tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Silver is predictable there
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Luciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Luciano.
Luciano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silver.#CL2#
Silver moves into the clinch.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silver lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano cracks the inside of Silver's front leg.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silver works over Luciano's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Silver drives through and clinches with Luciano against the ropes.
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Luciano's head. #BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!
Luciano works the jab nicely.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silver crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luciano - the referee stops the clock and Silver gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luciano. Silver manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Silver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Luciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano lunges at Silver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silver's hand.
Silver tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silver gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Luciano lands a high kick!
Horrible takedown attempt by Silver or perhaps it was just good defense by Luciano, which made it look bad.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver fails to land with a series of punches.
Silver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Silver is looking to clinch but Luciano is avoiding it.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Silver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silver misses with a low kick.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Luciano pushes Silver away with a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luciano jabs at Silver's body.#CL2#
Silver moves into the clinch.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Luciano. #T3#
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It appears Luciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano cracks the inside of Silver's front leg.
Silver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silver has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice shot that snaps Silver's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Silver dives in for a single leg takedown but Luciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Silver.
Silver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Silver moves into the clinch.
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silver is looking to control Luciano's arms but Luciano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silver has his back to the ropes.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Silver.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Luciano lands a right hand.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano lands a left hand. #BC2#
Silver manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Silver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Luciano.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silver on the side of the head.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano lands with a hook. Silver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Silver down.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
Silver tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Luciano scores with a three punch combo!
Silver throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silver tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Silver clinches.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Luciano manages to break the clinch. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Silver down.
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luciano scores with a kick to the body.
Silver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver misses with a few strikes there.
Silver is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano lands with a hook. Silver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silver tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Luciano thows a body kick. Silver tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Silver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luciano lands with a nice body punch.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Luciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Silver off the ropes and back into range.
Luciano blocks a low kick nicely.
Luciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Luciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silver will feel that in the morning.
Silver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano leaves Silver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silver is looking to clinch.
As Silver backs away, Luciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Luciano tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luciano lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4##CL#
Luciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow. #BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Luciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silver will feel that in the morning.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silver in his tracks.
Luciano jabs Silver right on the nose. Silver blinks but takes it well.
Luciano is looking to slow Silver down with leg kicks.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Silver has closed the distance and engaged Luciano in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Silver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silver tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano had his way with Adam Silver in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silver will feel that in the morning.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Silver tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Silver clinches up with Luciano and pushes him back against the ropes.
Silver lands with a left to the head.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the ropes.
Silver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luciano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Luciano.#T1#
Silver is looking to clinch but Luciano is avoiding it.
Luciano scores with a kick to the midsection.
A cross from Luciano lands.
Silver wants to clinch.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luciano!
Luciano cracks the inside of Silver's front leg.
Silver closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Silver pushes Luciano against the ropes but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silver will feel that in the morning.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!#T2#
Silver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Silver.
Silver is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silver has time to react.
Silver is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver takes one on the button.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Silver instigates a clinch. #BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Silver's ribs.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver wants to clinch but Luciano slips to the side
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Silver was not able to check.
Nice jab there from Luciano.
Silver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silver's calf.#T3##CL2#
Silver pushes Luciano up against the ropes in a clinch.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Luciano's head.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Luciano has him pressed against the ropes.
Luciano gets through Silver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano trying to control the position but instead, Silver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Luciano into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Silver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crunch! Luciano slams his shin into Silver's torso.
Jose Carlos Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Adam Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luciano lands the left hand.
Silver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Silver misses with a few strikes there.
Luciano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silver. Silver circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silver tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Luciano.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Carlos Luciano!

Event: B41: Akharraz vs. McCullen 2
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Luciano misses with a body punch
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Darko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luciano.
A jab from Darko finds it's way through Luciano's defenses.
Darko slips a jab and a cross from Luciano.
Darko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Darko's belly button to the back.
Darko misses with a takedown
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Darko takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko looks for a takedown but Luciano sprawls well.#T1#
Luciano is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Darko darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a nice body shot.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Darko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Darko.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Darko misses the jab.#T2#
Darko misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Darko's knee momentarily.
Darko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Luciano misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko shoots in looking for a takedown. Luciano tries to sprawl out of it but Darko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Luciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luciano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erick Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Luciano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Darko landing with the ground and pound.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Luciano is retaining full guard. #T3#
Luciano wants to sweep but no luck.
Luciano is trying to keep Darko in close.
Darko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Darko wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Luciano is trying to control the position but Darko postures up.
Luciano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Darko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Darko pulls Luciano in to control the position.
Darko wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Luciano is now in half guard.
Darko is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Darko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Luciano is working away from the top position though.
Luciano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Darko is controlling Luciano's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Darko trying to control but Luciano postures up.
Darko gets full guard.
Darko looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Carlos Luciano will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Luciano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Luciano gets caught napping as Darko dives in and scores a takedown. Luciano manages to retain guard.
Luciano managing to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Darko postures up.
Darko lands a couple of digs.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Luciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darko.
Luciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darko is one step ahead there.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Luciano is retaining full guard. #T1#
Luciano is trying to control the position but Darko postures up.
Darko trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano is trying to control the position but Darko postures up.
Darko throws a big elbow that misses.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Darko is pushing down on Luciano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Luciano is fighting to maintain full guard but Darko has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Darko seems to be working for a kimura but Luciano defends the submission attempt.
Darko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Luciano is not content to let Darko control the position.
Luciano taking some punishment here, with Darko in his half guard.
Darko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Luciano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darko is working away from the top position though.
Luciano tries to get to full guard but Darko has control of the leg.
Luciano felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Darko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luciano taking some punishment here, with Darko in his half guard. #ROC#
Luciano is rocked!
Darko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luciano is still in real trouble! Can Darko finish him?
Darko working the head and body with strikes.
Darko controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Luciano is out! Darko gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Erick Darko!
Erick Darko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LEGACY! 68
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1#
Luciano digs a good body shot into Orsini's ribs.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini scores with a shot to the body.
Orsini throws a leg kick but Luciano checks it.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Orsini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luciano slips under a jab from Orsini.
Orsini cracks Luciano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orsini misses with a body shot
and Luciano counters with a nice body shot.
Orsini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orsini connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luciano.
Orsini tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Orsini finds it's target.#T1#
Luciano slips a jab from Orsini.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Orsini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Emilio Orsini has been cut.
Orsini misses with a shot to the body
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano scores with a nice body kick.
Orsini looks winded!
Orsini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Orsini wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
Orsini darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Luciano.
Orsini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Luciano cracks Orsini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orsini if he has to take too many more of those.
Orsini walks straight into a right hand from Luciano - that's dropped him! Luciano jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Orsini from any more punishment! Orsini complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jose Carlos Luciano!

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