Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC Helsinki
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Jyre throws out a powerful jab.
Italo 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.
Jyre looks to land a combination but Italo avoids it well.
Italo feints the counter takedown.
Italo avoids the head kick by Jyre.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jyre scoring well with a low kick there.
Jyre tries a head kick but it misses.
Jyre lands a lovely overhand right.
Besy Jyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Jyre finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.
A left and a right from Jyre both land. Nice combination.
Donk. Jyre catches Italo right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jyre misses with a two punch combination.
Italo feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Jyre forces Italo back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Jyre breaks the clinch. #CL#
Jyre clinches up with Italo and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Italo tries to score a body lock takedown but Jyre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Jyre lands a takedown into guard.
Italo is looking to stand back up but Jyre counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Italo.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Ground and pound from Jyre. #SUB2#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Jyre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jyre thows a huge punch but Italo dodges it nicely.
Italo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jyre. #SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Italo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jyre trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Jyre is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SU#
Jyre decides to stand and escape the position.
Jyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jyre tries to bum rush Italo with a series of wild strikes but Italo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jyre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jyre 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 Italo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Italo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jyre misses with a two punch combination.
Jyre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Italo.
And Italo tries to counter it with a takedown but Jyre pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Jyre lands a two punch combo.
Jyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Italo moves away.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jyre fails to land with a series of punches.
Jyre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jyre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Italo feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Jyre.
Italo avoids the head kick by Jyre.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jyre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Italo on the side of the head.
Jyre swinging wildly here.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jyre. Italo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Italo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jyre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jyre tries to land a front kick but Italo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Italo with the counter takedown but Jyre avoids it easily.
Jyre misses with the combination.
Jyre lands with a straight right. Italo didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
That has opened up Bruno Italo's cut even more.
Jyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jyre cracks Italo with an open hand slap.
Italo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jyre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Italo counters with a single leg into guard. Jyre didn't expect that. #ES#
Jyre has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Italo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Besy Jyre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jyre misses with a body kick.
Italo with the counter takedown but Jyre avoids it easily.
Jyre has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jyre cracks Italo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Italo slips a jab from Jyre.
A slow jab from Jyre misses its intended target.
Jyre throws a head kick that misses.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Jyre misses its intended target.
And Italo tries to counter it with a takedown but Jyre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Italo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jyre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jyre.
A nice combination there by Jyre. #T1#
Jyre cracks Italo with a good jab.
Italo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jyre throws a jab when Italo was well out of range.
Italo staying out of range there.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Italo takes one to the chin there.
Italo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Italo is rocked!
Jyre throws a leg kick but Italo checks it.
Jyre misses with a few strikes there.
Italo blocks a leg kick.
And Italo tries to counter it with a takedown but Jyre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab lands there for Jyre.
Italo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jyre finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Bruno Italo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Some wild striking there from Jyre.
Italo seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Jyre lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Jyre finds it's target.
Besy Jyre is winning the standup battle so far.
Italo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jyre.
Jyre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Italo can do to turn this around?
Jyre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Italo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jyre throws a hook but Italo blocks it.#CL#
Jyre closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Jyre jumps into guard, dragging Italo to the mat.
Italo wants to pass the guard but Jyre is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Italo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jyre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Italo has Jyre in his guard.#REVR##T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jyre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Italo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jyre holds on and takes a little breather.
Jyre looking for a sweep. Not yet Jyre, not yet. #SUB2#
Italo has gone for a leg lock! Jyre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Italo's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Italo looking for subs off his back but Jyre has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jyre working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Jyre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Italo keeps working. #SUB#
Jyre is looking for a kimura here.
Jyre working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#
Bruno Italo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruno Italo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Besy Jyre!

Event: AFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 15, 2018

#R1#
Jones tries to clinch #TD#
and Italo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Italo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Italo has Jones in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Italo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - Italo follows without any prompting.
Jones's coach down at Melhor Lutador MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Italo!
Italo regains half guard.#T1##SUB#
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Italo is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SUB#
Italo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Italo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SU2#
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Italo get back to his feet.#TD2#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Italo is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Jones decides to return to a standing position.
Jones scores with a head kick. Italo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Italo.#TD#
Italo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Italo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Italo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones 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.
Italo looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Italo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Italo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Italo has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Italo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!#SUB#
Italo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Italo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Daniel Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Italo is in full control for now. #T1##SUB#
Italo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Italo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
Jones tries to roll but Italo sticks to his back.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Jones trying to control the position but Italo manages to sink in the hooks.
Italo has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Italo is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Italo is looking for a choke. Jones gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Jones manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##SUB#
Italo is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Italo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones postures up in Italo's guard and throws a big left but Italo blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Italo has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Jones stops Italo from getting back to his feet.
Jones controlling the pace. #SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Italo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jones pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Italo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Italo is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Italo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jones gets a clinch. #T1#
Italo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Italo gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Italo is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Italo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Italo is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2##TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Italo's half guard.
Jones is taking a breather. Italo 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.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Italo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Italo sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Italo's head. #T3#
Jones thows a huge punch but Italo dodges it nicely.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Italo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Italo is trying to stand.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Italo is looking to get to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Italo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Italo looking for subs from the bottom but Jones mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Italo tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Jones really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4##TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Italo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Italo is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Italo's back.
Jones missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Italo is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Italo tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Italo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms. #T1#
Italo tries to escape the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones wants to control but Italo manages to buck him off and is now in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Italo!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Italo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Italo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.#SUB#
Italo is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Jones stands and steps away. Italo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Italo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Italo to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.#T3##CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Italo can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Italo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Italo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Italo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Italo working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily. #SUB#
Italo has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Italo working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Jones dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Italo tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Italo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Jones gets control of Italo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Italo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Italo has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Italo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Italo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Italo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones wants to control from the top but Italo keeps moving. #SUB#
Italo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Italo has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB#
Italo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Italo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones tries to move to mount but Italo blocks the move with his legs.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Italo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Italo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Italo sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Italo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Jones stands up out of the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Italo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Italo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: AFC New York
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1##TD#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Italo quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Italo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Italo defending well.
Jones stops Italo from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Italo is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Italo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jones. Oh but Italo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jones goes limp - he's gone! Italo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Italo!
Bruno Italo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC Fight Night 18
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Jyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Italo circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Italo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jyre! #ES#
Jyre throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Italo tries to counter it with a takedown but Jyre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jyre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Jyre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jyre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jyre duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.
Jyre throws a nice looking combination but Italo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Jyre has managed to clinch. #TD#
Jyre successfully pulls guard. #T1#
Italo is fighting to break Jyre's control of his arms but Jyre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jyre keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jyre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Italo wants to control from the top but Jyre keeps moving.
Italo won't allow Jyre to sweep him here.
Jyre is pulling down on Italo's head. It's preventing any offense from Italo, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Italo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jyre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Italo, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Italo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Jyre working some strikes from top position.
Jyre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Italo is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Jyre gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jyre misses with a wild body shot.
Besy Jyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jyre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Jyre closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Jyre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jyre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
That has opened up Bruno Italo's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jyre scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Jyre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Italo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Jyre lands a big head kick that sends Italo tumbling to the mat! Jyre takes a step backwards and waves Italo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Italo is rocked!
Jyre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Italo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Italo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jyre finish him?
Italo backs away from a small jab... but Jyre lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Italo crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Jyre with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Besy Jyre!

Event: AFC Grappling Championships
Date: Apr 06, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Dann (ranked 2478 p4p, 302 weight class) and Bruno Italo (ranked 3970 p4p, 435 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

182 cm
31 yrs
196 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
185 lbs

Dann

Italo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Dann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruno Italo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Dann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dann (4) vs (0) Italo
Italo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dann wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy.
Italo is trying to improve his position.
Dann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Italo keeps working.
Dann taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann trying to control the position but Italo is working away.
Italo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dann's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Dann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dann has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dann (7) vs (0) Italo
Italo regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italo is staying active underneath Dann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Italo won't allow Dann to pass to mount.

Dann moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Italo.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dann (10) vs (0) Italo

Dann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dann taking a break here but Italo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Italo looking for submissions off his back.

Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dann wants to work for an arm triangle but Italo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Dann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dann trying to control from half guard but Italo is working away.
Dann passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Italo!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dann (13) vs (0) Italo
Italo is desperately trying to improve his position but Dann has a good base and remains in mount.
Dann tries to control but Italo wriggling away.

Dann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Italo manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Dann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Italo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Italo is looking for a sweep.
Dann trying to control the position but Italo is working away.

Dann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dann advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dann (15) vs (0) Italo

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Italo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Dann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dann is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Dann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Italo has managed to free his arm - good work.

Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.
Italo wants to improve his position but Dann is controlling well.
Dann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Italo actively working from the bottom here.

Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.
Dann trying to pass the guard but Italo defending well.

Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Dann is looking for a kimura but Italo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dann to get the leverage.
Dann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Italo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dann pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dann (18) vs (0) Italo

Dann goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Italo turns into him and now he's in Dann's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dann (18) vs (2) Italo
Italo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dann is keeping the position for now.
Italo postures up.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Italo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Dann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Italo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dann trying to keep a closed guard but Italo is proving a slippery customer.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dann is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dann (20) vs (2) Italo

Italo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dann stacks Italo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dann!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dann (23) vs (2) Italo

Dann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Italo prevents Dann from improving position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Italo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Dann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Dann wants to pass to mount but Italo is defending the position.

Italo looking for submissions off his back.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dann trying to control the pace.
Italo is looking for a sweep. Dann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dann is taking a breather. Italo 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.

Italo looking for submissions off his back.

Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Italo looks winded!

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Dann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dann is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dann is pressing down on Italo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Italo is holding on for now.

Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Dann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dann trying to pass the guard but Italo defending well.
Dann passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dann (26) vs (2) Italo
Italo is not content to let Dann control the position.
Italo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dann (28) vs (2) Italo

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dann forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Dann (31) vs (2) Italo

Italo showing good submission defense here.

Dann working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dann biding his time, controlling Italo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Italo tries to escape but Dann has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dann takes the fight on points by 31 to 2.

Event: AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1##TD#
Dann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Italo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dann taking a breather here.
Italo is looking to reverse the position.
Dann cracks Italo with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Dann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dann winds up and cracks Italo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Italo pushes Dann off looking to stand but Dann dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dann in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Italo with the active half guard here but Dann passes nicely into side control.#ES2#
Italo throws Dann to one side and escapes!#TD#
Dann gets a double leg takedown into Italo's guard.
Dann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Dann wants to control from the top but Italo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dann wants to control from the top but Italo keeps moving.
Dann is really struggling to control Italo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Dann tries for a kimura but Italo is defending well. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Italo's face as Dann controls the position. #SUB#
Dann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Italo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Italo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Italo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Dann stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Italo to get to his feet. #TD#
Italo tries to sprawl but Dann drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dann slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Dann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Dann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Italo, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dann.
Dann is pushing Italo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Italo just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dann has Italo pressed against the cage.
Italo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Italo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Italo.
Dann is stalling here. #BC#
Dann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Dann looking to score a takedown here. Italo is defending well but Dann drives through and ends up in Italo's guard.
Italo is wriggling around but Dann manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Dann is trying to control. Italo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dann lands a nice short elbow.
Italo wants to get back to his feet.
Dann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Italo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Italo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dann defends well.
Brian Dann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Italo's guard.
Dann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Italo can do to turn this around?
Dann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Dann pushing down on Italo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dann trying to control from half guard but Italo is working away. #SU#
Dann decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No joy there for Dann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brian Dann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dann doesn't manage to clinch there - Italo circles away. #TD#
Dann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Dann is just content to waste time from the top position. Italo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dann wants to control from the top but Italo keeps moving.
Dann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Italo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Italo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Dann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dann is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Italo is not content to let Dann control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann tries to move into full mount but can't pass Italo's legs.
Italo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Dann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Italo down.
Dann trying to control the action but Italo is working from the bottom.
Italo is looking for a sweep.
Dann wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy.
Italo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dann asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dann lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dann wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Italo tries to improve position but can't.
Italo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dann scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Dann decides to return to a standing position.
Dann throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dann or perhaps it was just good defense by Italo, which made it look bad.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3##CL#
Dann has closed the distance and engaged Italo in a clinch. #TD#
Dann pulls guard.
Dann wants to sweep but no luck.
Dann looking to control. #SUB2#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Italo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Italo wants to pass the guard but Dann is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Dann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dann manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Dann's guard.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dann tries to get out of the position.
Dann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dann keeping full guard, as Italo tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Italo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Dann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dann 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Dann!

Event: AFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a takedown. Italo tries to sprawl out of it but Ahikaroa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Italo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Italo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahikaroa sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Italo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Italo is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo tries to escape but Ahikaroa is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Italo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahikaroa wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ahikaroa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Italo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahikaroa. #T1##SUB#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Italo defends it well.
Ahikaroa prevents Italo from improving his position.
Ahikaroa is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Italo is not content to let Ahikaroa control the position.#SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahikaroa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Italo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ahikaroa passes into side control!#T3#
Italo tries to buck Ahikaroa off but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Italo is pushing Ahikaroa's head away, looking to escape. Ahikaroa manages to hold on to the position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Italo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Italo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahikaroa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahikaroa wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy.
Italo tries to improve position but can't.
Ahikaroa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ahikaroa wants to take a breather but Italo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ahikaroa.
Italo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahikaroa is one step ahead there. #T4#
Italo keeping moving, preventing Ahikaroa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Italo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahikaroa defends it easily.
Ahikaroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Italo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Italo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahikaroa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahikaroa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahikaroa passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ari Ahikaroa 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#
Nice sprawl there from Italo as Ahikaroa shoots in.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Italo keeps it at a distance.
Ahikaroa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Italo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bruno Italo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Italo defends well and Ahikaroa ends up having to push Italo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahikaroa 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 Italo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Italo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa misses with a head kick.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ahikaroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Italo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahikaroa.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Ahikaroa is quick to defend against it.
Ahikaroa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Italo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahikaroa is defended easily by Italo.#T2#
Ahikaroa with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Italo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ahikaroa trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Italo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahikaroa sees it coming and defends easily.
Italo passes to full mount! #SUB#
Italo looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahikaroa defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Italo has control of Ahikaroa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ahikaroa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ahikaroa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Italo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Ahikaroa is looking to get to half guard.
Italo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Italo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahikaroa has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Italo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Italo!
A victorious Bruno Italo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFC Fight Night 12
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Sanna misses with a few strikes there.
Sanna throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanna throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanna closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.
Sanna scores with a hook to the body. Italo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanna lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick from Sanna lands but Italo takes it in his stride.
Italo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanna tests Italo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanna jabs at Italo's body.
Sanna swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Italo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanna moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Italo checks a low kick from Sanna.
That kick from Sanna tenderised Italo's leg. Italo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
That has opened up Bruno Italo's cut even more.
Sanna throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Sanna finds it's way through Italo's defenses. #ROC#
Italo is rocked!
Italo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Italo is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanna finish him?
Italo is aggressively charging in as Sanna backs up avoiding any damage. Sanna tosses out a jab and Italo runs right into it face first! Italo is out cold! Sanna dropped down on all fours and is barking in Italo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huffy Sanna!

Event: AFC Hard Knocks 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Italo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Franco lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Italo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Italo is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Italo is keeping the position for now.
Franco advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco working over Italo with some ground and pound. Italo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura but Italo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franco to get the leverage. #SUB#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
Franco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Franco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Italo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Italo defends it well.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franco lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.#SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Franco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Italo sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Franco.
Franco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Franco there.
Italo is refusing to be controlled, as Franco sits in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Franco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Italo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franco working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Franco lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Franco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Franco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Italo sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Franco seems content to control.
Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franco wants to pass to mount but Italo is defending the position. #T3##SUB#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Franco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Italo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Franco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Italo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Franco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Italo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Franco. Oh but Italo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Franco goes limp - he's gone! Italo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Italo!
Bruno Italo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AFC Fight Night 11
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Ahikaroa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Italo feints the counter takedown.
Italo walks into a straight right hand from Ahikaroa.#CUT#
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.#TD#
Ahikaroa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Italo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ahikaroa has a takedown stuffed.
Ahikaroa 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahikaroa. #T1#
Ahikaroa tries a head kick but it misses.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ahikaroa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahikaroa with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Italo counters with a single leg into guard. Ahikaroa didn't expect that. #ES#
Ahikaroa kicks Italo off and gets to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahikaroa darts in looking for a takedown but Italo gets double underhooks and turns Ahikaroa into the cage.
Ahikaroa closes the distance and clinches up with Italo, looking for a takedown. Ahikaroa pushes Italo against the cage but Italo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Ahikaroa clinches up with Italo and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Italo is looking for a takedown.
Ahikaroa is trying to pull guard but Italo has him pressed against the cage.
Ahikaroa avoiding damage. #T2##BC#
Ahikaroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahikaroa is looking to clinch.
Italo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahikaroa defends it well.
Ahikaroa throws a sloppy head kick and Italo moves out of range easily.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Italo as he jumps to the side.
Ahikaroa pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Ahikaroa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahikaroa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ahikaroa wants to get back to striking at distance but Italo won't allow it.
Ahikaroa wants a takedown.
Ahikaroa is trying to push Italo away but Italo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Ahikaroa breaks from the clinch.
Ahikaroa swinging wildly here. #TD#
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahikaroa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Italo tries to buck Ahikaroa off but Ahikaroa is having none of it.#T4#
The ground and pound from Ahikaroa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ahikaroa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #ES2#
Italo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ahikaroa is looking to clinch but Italo is avoiding it.
Italo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahikaroa defends it well.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Italo as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahikaroa or perhaps it was just good defense by Italo, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Ahikaroa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ahikaroa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch but Italo slips to the side#TD2#
and Italo counters with a takedown into side control.
Ahikaroa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Italo on the ground.
Ahikaroa is not content to let Italo control the position.
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Ahikaroa is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Italo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahikaroa is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Italo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Italo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ahikaroa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Italo's guard! Nice work there by Ahikaroa! #T1##SUB2#
Ahikaroa is sitting in close to Italo's body. Italo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ahikaroa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ahikaroa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Italo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Italo!
After winning the bout, Bruno Italo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AFC Hard Knocks
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1##TD#
Steve shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Steve escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steve fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Italo avoids the head kick by Steve.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Italo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown but Italo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steve's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steve dives in and grabs Italo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Italo pushes down on Steve's head and hops out.
Italo with the counter takedown but Steve avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Italo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steve.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2##CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Italo is trying to drag Steve to the mat but Steve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Italo letting Steve take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Steve.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Italo is working for takedown but Steve is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Steve stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Italo wants to take the fight to the mat but Steve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Italo tries for a takedown but Steve manages to get underhooks.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve dives in and grabs Italo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Italo pushes down on Steve's head and hops out.
Italo feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Italo can't get the takedown. #BC#
Steve manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Steve gets control of Italo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Steve will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Italo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Italo has gone for a leg lock! Steve slips out almost immediately though and dives into Italo's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Italo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steve is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Italo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iggy Steve dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steve misses with a body kick.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Steve clinches up with Italo and pushes him back against the cage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Italo controls the action.
Steve tries to score a body lock takedown but Italo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steve is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Italo is defending well.
Steve tries to pull guard but Italo holds him up against the cage and eventually Steve drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown. Italo tries to sprawl out of it but Steve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Italo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Italo with the counter takedown but Steve avoids it easily.#T1#
Italo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Italo with the counter takedown but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Italo is fending him off so far but Steve persists. Nope, Italo circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2##TD#
Steve pulls guard. #SUB2#
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Italo slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Italo wants to work for an arm triangle but Steve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steve is staying active underneath Italo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Italo is trying for a kimura here. Steve looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Italo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Italo!
Bruno Italo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Iggy Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry,i've got an idiot manager'.

Event: AFC Resurrection
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
McDonald throws a head kick but Italo moves out of range.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDonald.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU#
McDonald decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Italo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Italo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Italo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Italo keeps it at a distance.#T1#
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Italo feints the counter takedown.
Italo leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Italo tries to counter it with a takedown but McDonald pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
McDonald has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
McDonald feints and as Italo raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Italo working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily. #SUB2#
Italo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##ES2#
Italo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McDonald has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
McDonald forces Italo back against the cage and clinches.
Italo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
McDonald jumps guard and drags Italo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
McDonald keeping full guard, as Italo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Italo preventing the sweep.
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
McDonald has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Italo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McDonald has tightened it up now! Italo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David McDonald!

Event: AFL: Fight at the flats
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Castro.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Italo moves out of range easily.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Italo circles away quickly and effectively.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Castro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castro digs a good hook to Italo's body.
Castro throws a low kick but Italo moves out of range easily.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castro throws a leg kick but Italo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo checks a leg kick.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Italo is just out of range.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Castro misses. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Italo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Castro. That one must have hurt.
Italo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro throws a low kick, looking for Italo's leg but Italo calmly moves out of range.
Castro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
Italo blocks a head kick by Castro.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro is looking to score with low kicks.
Castro lands a jab to Italo's midsection.#T2#
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Italo slips a jab from Castro.
Italo attempts a counter takedown but Castro avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Castro. Beautiful body shot.
Castro swings for the body but Italo moves out of range.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Castro swings for the body but Italo moves out of range.
Castro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castro misses with a low kick.
Castro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Italo checks it well.
Castro lands a jab to the head.
Castro lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Italo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castro sprawls and moves away.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Castro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Italo rather than just go for the knockout.
Italo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castro throws a head kick but Italo moves out of range.
Italo blocks a head kick by Castro.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Italo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro lands a jab to Italo's midsection.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Castro throws a chopping leg kick but Italo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Castro throws a right hand that Italo ducks under and follows up with a left that Italo also avoids with ease.
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Italo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castro's guard.
Castro looks winded!#SUB#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully.
Italo looking to sit in guard and control but Castro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
That's time! Italo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Castro swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Castro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Italo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castro is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
Italo is looking for a takedown.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Italo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Italo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Italo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castro has a couple of punches blocked by Italo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castro.
Italo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Italo is working for takedown but Castro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Italo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castro after a bit of a struggle.
Castro stalls.
Italo blocks an elbow strike.
Italo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Italo.
Castro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Italo backwards.
Italo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castro working aggressively here.
Italo looking for a takedown.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Italo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Italo manages to avoid it.
Castro throws a head kick but Italo moves out of range.
Italo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castro sprawls and moves away.
Castro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Castro stuns Italo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Italo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Italo blocks a head kick by Castro.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castro lands with a slapping head kick.
Castro throws a series of punches but Italo moves out of range.
Bruno Italo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Castro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Italo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Italo is out of range and Castro settles back down.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Italo avoids the head kick by Castro.
Muhammed Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro feints and then cracks Italo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Italo down.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro misses with the combination.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro throws a right and a left that Italo avoids nicely.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Muhammed Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Italo circles away quickly and effectively.
Castro throws a leg kick #TD#
and Italo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Italo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Italo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Castro dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Italo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Castro has picked Italo up and slammed him! Italo can't keep hold of the triangle and Castro manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammed Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Italo moves out of range easily.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muhammed Castro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castro.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Italo.
Italo attempts a counter takedown but Castro avoids it well and moves away.
Italo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castro takes a swing at Italo's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Italo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Castro misses with a head kick.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castro, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Italo blocks the leg kick.
Italo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Italo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Italo.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Italo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castro throws a leg kick but Italo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Italo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Castro throws a leg kick #TD#
and Italo counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Italo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castro, who protects the arm well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Italo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Castro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Italo's guard! Nice work there by Castro! #SUB#
Italo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castro is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Italo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Italo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Italo has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Castro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Italo is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
Castro with a nice head shot there.
Castro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castro controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Italo working for submissions but it's allowed Castro to get to half guard.
Castro scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castro pulls his head out easily.
Castro lands strikes from half guard.
Muhammed Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro drops an elbow to the side of Italo's head.
Italo is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Castro there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castro lands a nice short elbow.
Bruno Italo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Italo is refusing to be controlled, as Castro sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammed Castro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castro 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Castro!

Event: AFC Fuller vs Jones
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1##TD#
Cathaway drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cathaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Cathaway drops back, looking for a kneebar! Italo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Italo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Italo! #REVB##SUB2#
Italo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cathaway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Italo working away.
Cathaway stops Italo from passing to mount.
Cathaway tries to bench press Italo off him but Italo keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Italo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Italo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cathaway, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cathaway manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Italo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Cathaway looking for submissions off his back.
Cathaway wants to control but Italo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Italo is keen to just control but Cathaway is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Italo seems to be working for a kimura but Cathaway defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Italo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cathaway is just riding it out for now. Italo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cathaway looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Italo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cathaway's thigh. Cathaway counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Cathaway is looking for a triangle but Italo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Cathaway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Italo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Italo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Italo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cathaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Italo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cathaway dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Italo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cathaway defends well.#T3#
Cathaway advances position into side control!
Italo gets back to half guard.
Cathaway controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cathaway pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cathaway in particular looking to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cathaway is pressing down on Italo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Italo is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cathaway pulls his head out easily.
Italo looks winded!#SUB#
Cathaway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cathaway uses his free foot to push down on Italo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Italo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Cathaway dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cathaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cathaway misses with a double jab.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cathaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Italo tries to keep at a distance but Cathaway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cathaway tries to score a body lock takedown but Italo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway is pressed up against the cage. Italo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cathaway down to the mat. Cathaway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Cathaway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Italo doesn't seem phased though.
Cathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Italo feints the counter takedown.#T1##CL#
Cathaway moves into the clinch.
Italo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cathaway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cathaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Italo can do to turn this around?
Cathaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Italo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cathaway misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Cathaway pushes Italo up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cathaway.
Italo can't get the takedown.
Jimmy Cathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Italo.
Italo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cathaway fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2##TD#
Cathaway closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cathaway is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Italo!
Italo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cathaway tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Italo is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Cathaway controlling the pace for now.
Cathaway trying to control but Italo is having none of it.
Cathaway controlling from mount. #SUB#
Cathaway working for a submission but Italo is keeping him at bay.
Cathaway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Cathaway has control of Italo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Italo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cathaway content just to control the position here. #T4#
Italo is squirming around, avoiding Cathaway's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Cathaway looking for a guillotine from mount but Italo is having none of it.
Italo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Italo regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cathaway is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Italo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cathaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Cathaway dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cathaway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Italo under the eye.#TD#
Cathaway drives through with a takedown into Italo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Cathaway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cathaway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Italo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cathaway has managed to get both his arms back between Italo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Italo has his foot on Cathaway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cathaway works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Cathaway trying to control but Italo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Italo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cathaway passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Cathaway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cathaway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Italo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cathaway slows the pace down. #T2##SUB#
Cathaway tries for a kimura but Italo is defending well.
Italo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cathaway tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cathaway has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cathaway is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cathaway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Italo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Cathaway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Italo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cathaway trying to control the position but Italo is working away.
Italo is looking for a sweep.
Italo is trying to get back to his feet.
Cathaway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Italo keeps working. #SUB#
Cathaway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cathaway trying to control the position but Italo is working away. #SUB#
Cathaway is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Italo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Italo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cathaway wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cathaway trying to control the action but Italo is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruno Italo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Italo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Cathaway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cathaway 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Cathaway!

Event: AFC Bravo vs Cathaway
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Whittaker connects with a leg kick. Italo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robert Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittaker scores with a jab to the body.
Whittaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whittaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Italo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whittaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Italo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Whittaker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Whittaker throws a wild body kick that Italo sees coming a mile off.
Whittaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Whittaker throws a push kick but Italo slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whittaker. Italo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Whittaker tenderised Italo's leg. Italo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Whittaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Italo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whittaker.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Italo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whittaker.
Italo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whittaker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Whittaker throws a chopping leg kick but Italo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Italo tries to counter it with a takedown but Whittaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Whittaker scores with a head kick. Italo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.
Whittaker throws a series of punches but Italo avoids them all with ease.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Italo checks the leg kick.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Whittaker gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Italo counters with a single leg into guard. Whittaker didn't expect that.
Whittaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Whittaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whittaker manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Whittaker's guard.
Italo trying to control but Whittaker is working from the bottom.
Italo content to stall in guard here.
Italo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Whittaker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Italo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whittaker has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Italo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Italo is working for a kimura but Whittaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Whittaker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Whittaker keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Italo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Italo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whittaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Italo on the ground.
Whittaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Whittaker keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whittaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Italo prevents Whittaker from getting back to his feet.
Italo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Italo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Whittaker keeping full guard, as Italo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Whittaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo'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#
Whittaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Whittaker. That snapped Italo's head back.
Italo moves out of range of the body kick from Whittaker.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Italo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bruno Italo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Whittaker lands but Italo takes it in his stride.
Whittaker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Italo back to the cage. Whittaker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker cracks Italo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Whittaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Italo doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Whittaker.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Whittaker throws the kick towards the body but Italo avoids it.
And Italo tries to counter it with a takedown but Whittaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Whittaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whittaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Italo can do to turn this around?
Whittaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whittaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Italo. That did some damage!
Whittaker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Italo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Whittaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whittaker manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Whittaker's guard.
Whittaker 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.
Bruno Italo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whittaker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Italo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Whittaker is looking for a sweep. Italo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whittaker trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whittaker is looking for a sweep. Italo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Italo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Italo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whittaker has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Italo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whittaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Italo. #SUB2#
Italo is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Italo is working for a submission of some sort.
Whittaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Whittaker is staying active underneath Italo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Italo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Whittaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Italo is working for a kimura but Whittaker is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Whittaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Italo.
Italo is thwarting Whittaker's attempts to control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Italo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whittaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Italo. #SUB2#
Italo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Italo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whittaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Italo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whittaker defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Italo is working for a kimura but Whittaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Whittaker is controlling Italo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Whittaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Whittaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Whittaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Italo moves away.
Whittaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whittaker misses with a wild combination.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Whittaker misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker lands with a hook. Italo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whittaker.
Whittaker clobbers Italo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Whittaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Whittaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Italo was well out of range. Poor timing from Whittaker.
Whittaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Italo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whittaker lands a head shot.
Whittaker throws a sloppy head kick and Italo moves out of range easily.
Whittaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whittaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Whittaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Italo doesn't seem phased though.
Whittaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Whittaker.
Italo feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Whittaker takes a swing at Italo's ribcage but misses.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Whittaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Italo avoids the head kick by Whittaker.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Italo checks a leg kick.
Italo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whittaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whittaker is looking to slow Italo down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Italo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whittaker.
Whittaker is looking to land body kicks.
And Italo tries to counter it with a takedown but Whittaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Italo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whittaker.
Whittaker throws a head kick that misses.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Whittaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robert Whittaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whittaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Italo doesn't seem bothered though.
Whittaker throws the kick towards the body but Italo avoids it.
Whittaker misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Italo counters with a shoot takedown. Whittaker fights it but they end up in guard.
Whittaker trying to control the position here.
Italo passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Italo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Whittaker is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Italo!
Our winner, Bruno Italo, 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: AFC Bravo vs Whittaker
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Manson shoots in but no luck this time.
Manson lands with a straight right. Italo didn't see that one coming.
A head kick by Manson misses #TD#
and Italo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manson!
Manson seems a little lost for a moment, as Italo dominates the positioning.
Manson tries to bench press Italo off him but Italo keeps the position. #SUB#
Italo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Italo has hold of Manson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Manson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Italo cranks the arm and Manson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Manson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bruno Italo!
Our winner, Bruno Italo, 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: CCR 49
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Italo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castano looks to clinch #TD2#
and Italo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Castano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Italo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Italo is working for a kimura but Castano is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Italo is trying to work for a kimura but Castano is defending well.
Castano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castano tries to get out of the position.
Italo prevents Castano from improving his position.#SUB2#
Italo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo wants to control but Castano is keeping him busy.
Castano is trying to maintain the position but Italo is very close to passing his half guard.
Castano is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Italo is trying to work for a kimura but Castano is defending well. #SUB2#
Italo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Italo is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castano wants to improve his position but Italo is controlling well.
Castano trying to hold on to Italo's head to control him but Italo postures up.
Castano has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Italo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Castano could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Italo has cracked it and Castano is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Italo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Italo!
A very excited looking Bruno Italo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Gaston Castano stepped up to the mic, saying 'Italo is a good fighter and I wouldnt mind facing him again. Lets do this, a trilogy fight!'.

Event: CCR 46
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Italo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
Italo stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.#SUB#
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Williams's guard. #SUB#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams is trying to control the position but Italo postures up.
Italo wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Williams's guard. #SUB#
Italo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Williams's guard.
Italo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Williams's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard. #REVB#
Williams looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Williams prevents Italo from getting back to his feet.
Williams pushing down on Italo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES#
Italo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Italo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Italo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Williams is looking to control Italo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Italo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Italo wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Italo is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Italo wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Italo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Italo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams managing to control the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Italo is breathing heavily.
Williams is trying to control the position but Italo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Italo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Italo is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Italo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Italo circles away.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Italo but Italo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Italo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Italo tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Italo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Italo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Bruno Italo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Williams.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Italo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams's guard.#T3##SUB#
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bruno Italo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Italo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Italo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Williams's guard. #SUB#
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams 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#
Williams stops Italo from getting back to his feet.
Williams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Italo is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Italo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Italo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Italo counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Our spies down at at Animal House inform us that Williams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Williams working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Italo advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Italo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Williams wants to take a breather but Italo is having none of it.
Italo wants to get back to his feet.
Williams controlling the action here.
Italo wants to get back to his feet.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams wants to take a breather but Italo is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Italo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Italo wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Williams wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy.
Italo wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Italo pinned against the cage. Italo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Italo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Italo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Italo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Italo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Italo, which made it look bad.
Bruno Italo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Williams.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Italo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Italo 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Italo!
After the fight, Bruno Italo 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.

Event: CCR 43
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Italo slips a jab and a cross from Louiseau.
As Louiseau backs off Italo throws a huge counter combo but Louiseau manages to avoid it all.
Louiseau tries to clinch up.
Louiseau staying out of range there.
Italo misses with an uppercut.
Louiseau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Italo.
Louiseau lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.
Louiseau wants to clinch up but Italo keeps it at a distance.
Italo falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Louiseau counters by moving into the clinch.
Italo working hard to break the clinch.
Italo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Italo manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Louiseau, right into the meat.
Italo connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louiseau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Italo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crunch! Louiseau slams his shin into Italo's torso.
A punch combination from Louiseau misses.
Louiseau avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD#
Louiseau sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Italo to the ground! Louiseau dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Italo is rocked!#T1#
You get the feeling that Italo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Louiseau controlling the position easily from mount.
Italo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Louiseau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Italo wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Louiseau looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SU#
Louiseau gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Louiseau lands a leg kick that knocks Italo off balance momentarily.#CL#
Louiseau clinches.
Italo wants to break free but Louiseau has control.
Louiseau lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Bruno Italo's cut even more.#BC2#
Italo manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Louiseau has closed the distance and engaged Italo in a clinch.
Italo wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Italo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Louiseau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Italo. #CL#
Louiseau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Italo wants to break free but Louiseau has control.
Louiseau manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Italo is looking to break free of the clinch but Louiseau has double underhooks.
Italo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Louiseau has Italo pressed against the cage, preventing Italo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Louiseau - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Louiseau's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Louiseau pushes Italo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Italo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Italo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Louiseau has Italo pressed against the cage, preventing Italo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Italo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Louiseau wants to clinch.#CL#
Louiseau forces Italo back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Italo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Italo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Louiseau shoots in but Italo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#KD#
Louiseau connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Italo to the floor! Louiseau dives in looking for the finish!
Italo is still in real trouble! Can Louiseau finish him?
Italo wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Louiseau postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Italo to stand up.
Italo 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.
Louiseau scores with a leg kick.
Bruno Italo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Louiseau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Italo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Italo is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Louiseau Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Italo is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Isaijah Louiseau!

Event: CCR 41
Date: Jul 29, 2016

#R1#
Italo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sabrina fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Italo drops Sabrina with a beautiful combination! Sabrina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Italo is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Arthur Sabrina has been cut.
Italo drops Sabrina with a straight right hand, right on the button! Italo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Italo!
An out of breath Bruno Italo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCR 39
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Castano scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.
Castano throws a jab when Italo was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Italo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Castano! Italo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Castano!
A very excited looking Gaston Castano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CCR 35
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Italo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hribik counters with a three punch combo that has Italo backing up. Italo nods at Hribik to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Italo moves into range and clinches up with Hribik.#TD#
Hribik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Italo is trying to keep an underhook but Hribik manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hribik stops Italo from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Hribik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Italo is trying to stand up here but Hribik is controlling him well.
Hribik passes to full mount!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Hribik wants to finish this one by submission but Italo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hribik.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hribik fails to move to back control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Italo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Italo is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hribik has taken his back!#SUB#
Italo is trying to defend against the choke here but Hribik has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hribik Tightens the hold and Italo taps out furiously! Hribik displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brano Hribik!
After the fight, Brano Hribik 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Italo moves into the clinch.
Sellers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Italo blocks it with crossed arms.
Sellers has had enough of the clinch but Italo keeps him there for the moment.
Italo has Sellers pressed against the cage, preventing Sellers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sellers wants a takedown but no success here.
Sellers is stalling here.
Italo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Italo lands an elbow inside.
Sellers jumps guard but Italo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Italo misses with some punches.
Italo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sellers can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Sellers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Italo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sellers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Italo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Italo.
Italo has a couple of punches blocked by Sellers.
Sellers jumps guard but Italo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Italo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Italo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Italo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Italo. #ROC2#
Sellers is rocked!
Italo working the clinch nicely. Sellers is working for position but Italo cracks him with a big knee to the head! Sellers crumples up against the cage and Italo lands two more shots before the ref can save Sellers! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Bruno Italo!
Bruno Italo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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