Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Feb 23, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Reealopubo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reealopubo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Reealopubo moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Reealopubo.
Jones blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.#CL2#
Reealopubo moves into the clinch successfully.
Reealopubo throws a head punch that misses.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reealopubo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Reealopubo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Reealopubo controls the action.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reealopubo wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Reealopubo rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Reealopubo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Jones blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reealopubo misses with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reealopubo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reealopubo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reealopubo scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Reealopubo has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Reealopubo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo throws a head punch that misses.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reealopubo misses with the head strike.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Reealopubo. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones scores with a jab. Reealopubo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reealopubo wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Reealopubo takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Reealopubo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reealopubo.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reealopubo throws an elbow but it misses.
Reealopubo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Reealopubo.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reealopubo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones cracks Reealopubo with a nice body shot.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Reealopubo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joe Reealopubo has been cut.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Reealopubo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.#T4#
Good body shot from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo seems to have recovered his senses.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Reealopubo backwards.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Reealopubo looks winded!
Jones presses Reealopubo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reealopubo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Reealopubo's defenses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reealopubo.
Jones measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Reealopubo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Matthew Jones!
An out of breath Matthew Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Jan 26, 2017

#R1##CL#
Reealopubo clinches up with Han Lo and pushes him back against the cage.
Han Lo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Han Lo lands with a left to the head.
Reealopubo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reealopubo lands a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Han Lo.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Han Lo controls his hands.
Reealopubo gets through Han Lo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Han Lo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reealopubo.
Han Lo tries to work over Reealopubo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Han Lo blocks it.
Han Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Han Lo works on Reealopubo's body with a couple of short punches.
Han Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reealopubo working aggressively here.
Han Lo blocks the elbow strike.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Han Lo avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Han Lo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Reealopubo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reealopubo has a couple of punches blocked by Han Lo.
Reealopubo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reealopubo gets through Han Lo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reealopubo scores with a shot to the side of Han Lo's head.
Reealopubo lands a knee to the head.
Reealopubo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reealopubo scores with a shot to the side of Han Lo's head.
Reealopubo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Han Lo scores with a hook to the body.
Reealopubo lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reealopubo throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo throws a head punch that misses.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Han Lo controls his hands.
Reealopubo trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Han Lo.
Han Lo wants to get back to striking at distance but Reealopubo won't allow it. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reealopubo as Han Lo tries to tie him up.
Reealopubo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reealopubo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Han Lo lands a shoulder strike.
Han Lo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Han Lo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reealopubo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mi Han Lo.
Han Lo looks to land a left hand but Reealopubo moved out of range nicely.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Reealopubo drives through and clinches with Han Lo against the cage.
Han Lo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reealopubo after a bit of a struggle.
Reealopubo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Han Lo is defending well for now.#T3#
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but Han Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Reealopubo fails to land.
Han Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Han Lo takes an elbow to the temple.
Reealopubo misses with some punches.
Han Lo dodges an elbow strike from Reealopubo.
Han Lo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reealopubo backwards.
Han Lo avoids a wild elbow strike from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a right hand.
Reealopubo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Han Lo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reealopubo throws an elbow but misses.
Reealopubo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Han Lo is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Han Lo.
A head punch on the inside from Han Lo fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reealopubo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Han Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reealopubo throws a punch but it's blocked by Han Lo. #T4#
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo tries to work over Han Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Han Lo wants a takedown.
Han Lo scores with a shot to the side of Reealopubo's head.
Reealopubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Han Lo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reealopubo throws an elbow but misses.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Han Lo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reealopubo misses with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo pushes off an throws an elbow but Han Lo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reealopubo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Han Lo's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reealopubo lands an elbow inside.
Han Lo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reealopubo backwards.
Reealopubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Han Lo blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Han Lo keeps it at a distance.
Reealopubo tries to clinch there but Han Lo circles away.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Han Lo moves out of range.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Han Lo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Han Lo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Han Lo! But no joy.#CL#
Han Lo tries to keep at a distance but Reealopubo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo stops a takedown attempt from Han Lo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Han Lo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Han Lo.
Han Lo tries to land knees in the clinch but Reealopubo avoids the damage to the body.
Han Lo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Han Lo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Reealopubo throws a punch but it's blocked by Han Lo.
Han Lo wants to break free but Reealopubo has control.
Reealopubo blocks an uppercut.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Han Lo blocks an elbow strike.
Reealopubo missing with knees to the body.
Reealopubo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Han Lo tries to work over Reealopubo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reealopubo pushes Han Lo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but Han Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Han Lo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reealopubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Han Lo can do to turn this around?
Reealopubo has a couple of punches blocked by Han Lo.
Han Lo is working for takedown but Reealopubo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mi Han Lo.
Reealopubo can't find room to land a body shot as Han Lo controls the action.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Reealopubo is pressed up against the cage. Han Lo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reealopubo down to the mat. Reealopubo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Reealopubo has Han Lo up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Han Lo blocks the elbow strike.
Han Lo wants a takedown but no success here.
Reealopubo misses with some punches.
Reealopubo scores with a shoulder strike.
Reealopubo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Han Lo blocks the elbow strike.
Reealopubo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Han Lo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
Han Lo wants a takedown but no success here.
Reealopubo lands with a short shot to the head.
Han Lo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reealopubo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Han Lo scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Han Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reealopubo throws an elbow but misses.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Reealopubo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Han Los head.
Reealopubo blocks a body shot from Han Lo.
Han Lo blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Reealopubo.
Han Lo tries to break free but Reealopubo pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Han Lo.
A frustrated look appears on Han Lo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reealopubo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reealopubo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Han Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Han Lo lands with a left to the head.
Reealopubo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Han Lo scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reealopubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reealopubo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Han Lo's brow.
Reealopubo tries to work over Han Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reealopubo lands an elbow that stopped Han Lo in his tracks for a moment.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Han Lo trying to stall but Reealopubo improves his position.
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Han Lo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joe Reealopubo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reealopubo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Reealopubo.
Han Lo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reealopubo throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Han Lo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reealopubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that second round.
That's time! Reealopubo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Han Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Han Lo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reealopubo moves out of range of the strikes.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Han Lo keeps it at a distance.
Han Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reealopubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Han Lo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Han Lo. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Han Lo throws a body punch but Reealopubo moves out of range. #CL#
Reealopubo drives through and clinches with Han Lo against the cage.
Reealopubo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Han Lo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL#
Reealopubo moves into the clinch successfully.
Reealopubo lands a right hand.
Reealopubo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reealopubo as Han Lo tries to tie him up.
Reealopubo lands a nice elbow.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reealopubo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reealopubo scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo - that landed with a thud.
Han Lo dodges an elbow strike from Reealopubo.
Han Lo lands a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Han Lo avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Han Lo takes an elbow to the temple.
Han Lo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reealopubo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Han Lo is defending well for now.
Reealopubo lands an elbow just above Han Lo 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Han Lo misses with a body punch.
Mi Han Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Han Lo tries to circle away but Reealopubo has him pinned against the cage.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
Han Lo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reealopubo's elbow.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Han Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
Reealopubo blocks an uppercut.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Han Lo's elbow.
Han Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
Reealopubo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Reealopubo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Han Lo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Han Lo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reealopubo backwards.
Reealopubo cracks Han Lo with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Han Lo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Han Lo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Han Lo. Reealopubo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reealopubo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Reealopubo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Han Lo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Han Lo takes a swing at Reealopubo's ribcage but misses.
Han Lo keeps the fight on the outside.
Han Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Reealopubo is just out of range.
Reealopubo tries to counter by clinching up but Han Lo breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Reealopubo moves into the clinch.
Reealopubo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Han Lo's defenses.
Nice elbow from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo is working Han Lo over against the cage.
Han Lo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Han Lo avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Reealopubo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Han Lo controls his hands.
Han Lo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Han Lo lands a left hand. #T4#
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Reealopubo fails to land.
Reealopubo dodges an elbow strike from Han Lo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reealopubo working aggressively here.
Han Lo blocking some punches.
Reealopubo lands a hook that snaps the head of Han Lo backwards.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Han Lo.
Han Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Han Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Reealopubo.
Joe Reealopubo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reealopubo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reealopubo prevents Han Lo from breaking the clinch.
Han Lo tries to break free but Reealopubo pushes him back against the cage.
Reealopubo can't find room to land a body shot as Han Lo controls the action.
Han Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Han Lo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Reealopubo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reealopubo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Reealopubo!
Joe Reealopubo took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Mi Han Lo had this to say: 'I will need to consume some more Kume of Sumyung Gi before I am able to dominate my next opponent. '.

Event: DFC LV Mayhem 23
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
Reealopubo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz. #CL#
Cruz clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reealopubo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cruz connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Reealopubo gets caught flat footed, as Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reealopubo's head.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz works over Reealopubo with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz won't allow Reealopubo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Reealopubo blocks nicely.
Reealopubo wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position. #T1#
Cruz stands up over Reealopubo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz distracts Reealopubo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reealopubo has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Cruz postures up in Reealopubo's guard and throws a big left but Reealopubo blocks it.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Reealopubo has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Reealopubo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Reealopubo is rocked!
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Reealopubo is still in real trouble! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Reealopubo being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz stands and throws Reealopubo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reealopubo looks winded!#T3#
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.
Reealopubo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Reealopubo is defending well.
Reealopubo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB#
Cruz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Reealopubo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cruz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Reealopubo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cruz lets go of the hold and Reealopubo can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC LV SIN CITY 20
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis cracks Reealopubo with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Reealopubo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Reealopubo has been cut.
McGinnis scores with a nice strike.
Oh Reealopubo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGinnis lands a jab to Reealopubo's midsection.
A jab from McGinnis misses.
Reealopubo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGinnis lands a body shot. #KD2#
McGinnis throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Reealopubo tumbling to the canvas!
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!
Reealopubo is wriggling around but McGinnis manages to pass to half guard.
McGinnis moves into full mount! Reealopubo won't be happy about that!
McGinnis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reealopubo seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
McGinnis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
More stalling from McGinnis.
McGinnis is continuing to stall.
McGinnis with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Reealopubo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McGinnis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGinnis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reealopubo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McGinnis controlling from the full mount.
Reealopubo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reealopubo really wants to buck McGinnis off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Reealopubo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGinnis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reealopubo eats them both and turns towards McGinnis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Reealopubo darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Reealopubo is countered with a crisp right hand from McGinnis that sends him to the canvas! McGinnis follows him to the mat into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGinnis controls the position.#SU2#
McGinnis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGinnis missing with a left hand there. Reealopubo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Reealopubo tries to clinch but McGinnis is having none of it.
Jab, jab by McGinnis - just one landing.
McGinnis swats away the attempt to clinch by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGinnis cracks Reealopubo with a hook to the temple - Reealopubo is on wobbly legs here! McGinnis swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Reealopubo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McGinnis wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC Sin City 18
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##CL#
Reealopubo clinches up against the cage.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsto's elbow.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsto's elbow.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reealopubo tries to work over Newsto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsto fails to pull guard.
Reealopubo prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illidian Newsto.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reealopubo stops a takedown attempt from Newsto.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Newsto avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Newsto jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reealopubo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsto looks winded!
Newsto jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Newsto jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newstos head. #T1#
Newsto blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsto's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Reealopubo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reealopubo lands a right hand.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo.
I was talking to Reealopubo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank.
Reealopubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reealopubo lands a shot to the body.
Reealopubo lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reealopubo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reealopubo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reealopubo.
A right hand to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo presses Newsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reealopubo lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo - that landed with a thud.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsto or not.
Reealopubo is working Newsto over against the cage.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank. #T3#
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsto controls his hands.
Newsto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reealopubo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo tries a body shot but Newsto blocks it.
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reealopubo works on Newsto's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands with a short shot to the head.
Reealopubo lands a body punch.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsto blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reealopubo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newsto.
Reealopubo lands a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank. #T4#
Reealopubo presses Newsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo scores with a hook to the body.
Reealopubo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Newsto prevents a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank.
Reealopubo presses Newsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reealopubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo pushes Newsto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsto blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Reealopubo drives through and clinches with Newsto against the cage.
Reealopubo lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsto backwards.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reealopubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsto or not.
Reealopubo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Newsto is rocked!
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newsto is still on wobbly legs! Can Reealopubo finish him?
Joe Reealopubo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reealopubo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reealopubo pushes Newsto against the cage. Reealopubo is working some dirty boxing. Reealopubo pushes off with a quick right hook! Newsto goes down! Newsto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Reealopubo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Reealopubo!
Joe Reealopubo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFC Mayhem 16
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
Reealopubo is looking to clinch.
De Oliveira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo blocks a head kick by De Oliveira.
Reealopubo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Oliveira.
De Oliveira tries a low kick but Reealopubo avoids it.
Reealopubo is looking to clinch.
De Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
De Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
De Oliveira tries to pull guard but Reealopubo holds him up against the cage and eventually De Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
Reealopubo throws a punch but it's blocked by De Oliveira. #T1#
De Oliveira is trying to force a seperation but Reealopubo has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Oliveira.
De Oliveira has had enough of the clinch but Reealopubo keeps him there for the moment.
Reealopubo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
De Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reealopubo tries to clinch there but De Oliveira circles away. #CL#
De Oliveira clinches with his opponent.
De Oliveira blocking some punches.
De Oliveira tries to circle away but Reealopubo has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Oliveira.
Reealopubo has a couple of punches blocked by De Oliveira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reealopubo.
De Oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reealopubo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Reealopubo has managed to clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo keeps control of De Oliveira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
De Oliveira manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Reealopubo got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reealopubo has managed to get both his arms back between De Oliveira's legs - danger averted.
Reealopubo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Reealopubo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reealopubo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Oliveira is proving hard to escape from.
De Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet De Oliveira, not yet. #SU2#
Reealopubo stands up and waves to De Oliveira to follow him.
Reealopubo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3##CL2#
Reealopubo moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but De Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reealopubo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage.
Reealopubo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
De Oliveira jumps guard.
De Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reealopubo trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Oliveira's guard.#T4#
Reealopubo prevents De Oliveira from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Reealopubo stands up and waves to De Oliveira to follow him.
Reealopubo fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Reealopubo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Oliveira tries to pull guard but Reealopubo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
De Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but De Oliveira moves out of range.
De Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reealopubo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Oliveira somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Reealopubo takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Reealopubo forces De Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
Reealopubo misses with some punches.
Reealopubo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reealopubo throws a punch but it's blocked by De Oliveira.
Reealopubo gets through De Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reealopubo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Oliveira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reealopubo can turn it around.
Reealopubo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
De Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
De Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Reealopubo has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Oliveira tries for a takedown but Reealopubo manages to get underhooks.
De Oliveira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
De Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reealopubo.
De Oliveira blocking some punches. #BC#
De Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Reealopubo has closed the distance and engaged De Oliveira in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reealopubo fails to land. #TD#
De Oliveira pulls Reealopubo into guard.
De Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing Reealopubo from standing up. #SUB#
De Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reealopubo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reealopubo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Oliveira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Oliveira tries to get out of the position.
De Oliveira wants to stand and escape but Reealopubo is having none of it. #T2##SU2#
Reealopubo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Reealopubo has closed the distance and engaged De Oliveira in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reealopubo fails to land.
De Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Reealopubo has a couple of punches blocked by De Oliveira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a shoulder strike.
De Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reealopubo throws a punch but it's blocked by De Oliveira.
A short uppercut from Reealopubo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reealopubo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Oliveira backwards.
De Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Reealopubo avoids it by throwing De Oliveira back against the cage.
Reealopubo lands a shoulder strike.
Reealopubo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Reealopubo lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on De Oliveira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, De Oliveira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reealopubo's brow.
Reealopubo lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Oliveira backwards.
Reealopubo has a couple of punches blocked by De Oliveira.
Joe Reealopubo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Oliveira looking to stall.
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but De Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
De Oliveira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Oliveira.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from De Oliveira misses the target.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch but De Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and De Oliveira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL2#
Reealopubo drives through and clinches with De Oliveira against the cage.
De Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Reealopubo won't allow it.
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but De Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Oliveira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reealopubo after a bit of a struggle.
Reealopubo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Oliveira.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
De Oliveira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gabriel De Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Oliveira sets himself, and Reealopubo steps forward looking for the clinch! De Oliveira avoids it this time.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Oliveira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reealopubo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reealopubo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Reealopubo has managed to clinch.
De Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
De Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Reealopubo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
De Oliveira jumps guard. #SU2#
Reealopubo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Oliveira, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Reealopubo pushes De Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Reealopubo on the inside.
Reealopubo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Oliveira backwards.
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
De Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Oliveira.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
De Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Reealopubo has double underhooks.
De Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reealopubo misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reealopubo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo misses with some punches.
Reealopubo lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Reealopubo.
De Oliveira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reealopubo is defending well.
De Oliveira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reealopubo pushes De Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Oliveira jumps guard but Reealopubo stands there with De Oliveira around his waist. De Oliveira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reealopubo gets underhooks to prevent De Oliveira's takedown attempt.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
De Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
De Oliveira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reealopubo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reealopubo throws a punch but it's blocked by De Oliveira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reealopubo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
De Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but De Oliveira is having none of it.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Reealopubo.
De Oliveira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Reealopubo clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reealopubo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Oliveira takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Reealopubo throws a head punch that misses.
De Oliveira is looking for a takedown.
De Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Reealopubo is controlling him.
De Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reealopubo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with the head strike.
A short right from Reealopubo on the inside.
Reealopubo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Oliveira blocking some punches.
Reealopubo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but De Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Oliveira. #BC#
De Oliveira breaks the clinch.
Reealopubo is looking to clinch. #T4#
Reealopubo tries to clinch but De Oliveira moves out of range. #CL#
De Oliveira clinches up with Reealopubo and pushes him back against the cage.
De Oliveira blocking some punches.
Reealopubo throws a punch but it's blocked by De Oliveira.
Reealopubo has a couple of punches blocked by De Oliveira.
Reealopubo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Reealopubo fails to land.
Reealopubo working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
De Oliveira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reealopubo uses from the top position.
Joe Reealopubo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
De Oliveira is working an open guard so Reealopubo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reealopubo is looking to clinch but De Oliveira is avoiding it. #CL2#
Reealopubo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage.
Gabriel De Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reealopubo misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Reealopubo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reealopubo 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Reealopubo!
A very excited looking Joe Reealopubo 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: Sin City 10 Lahey v Shreve
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Reealopubo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reealopubo sprawls well. Reealopubo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Reealopubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Power looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reealopubo!
Power throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Reealopubo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power punching from mount but Reealopubo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Reealopubo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Power looking to finish Reealopubo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reealopubo!#SUB#
Power is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Reealopubo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T1#
Reealopubo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Power.
Reealopubo is trying to stand up.
Power thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reealopubo blocking the ground and pound.
Power wants to control the pace but Reealopubo is squirming around nicely.
Power working the ground and pound effectively. #T2#
Power with good strikes from the mount here!
Power lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Power working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Power unloads with some shots from mount but Reealopubo bucks and avoids them well.
Power raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Reealopubo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power looking to ground and pound but Reealopubo is blocking nicely.
Power tries to control but Reealopubo wriggling away.
Power controlling from mount. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Power there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power trying to control but Reealopubo is having none of it.
Reealopubo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Power.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Power throws some wild stikes that Reealopubo manages to avoid easily.
Power looking to ground and pound but Reealopubo is blocking nicely. #T4#
Power throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reealopubo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Power thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Power unloads with some shots from mount but Reealopubo bucks and avoids them well.
Power throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Power looking to finish with strikes here!
Power unloads with some shots from mount but Reealopubo bucks and avoids them well.
Power trying to control but Reealopubo is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Power there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Power dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Power throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reealopubo on the side of the head.
Reealopubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Power seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Power has a takedown stuffed.
Reealopubo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Power.
Power throws a hook but Reealopubo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with a looping right.
Power doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Reealopubo moves into the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power is trying to break free.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Power is working Reealopubo over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Reealopubo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power throws an elbow but misses.
Reealopubo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Power.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reealopubo misses with some punches.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power tries to work over Reealopubo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Reealopubo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reealopubo throws a head punch that misses.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Reealopubo avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reealopubo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo lands with a right to the head.
Reealopubo misses with a punch to the body.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Reealopubo misses with a punch to the body.
Reealopubo lands a left hand. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
A short right from Reealopubo.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reealopubo can do to turn this around?
Power dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reealopubo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reealopubo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
A short right from Reealopubo.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power is trying to push Reealopubo away but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reealopubo misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power looking to stall. #T4#
Reealopubo tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reealopubo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reealopubo's coach down at Hybrid Fighting Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reealopubo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Reealopubo gets caught napping as Power dives in and scores a takedown. Reealopubo manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reealopubo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Power wants to pass the guard but Reealopubo is keeping the position.
Power has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Power trying to control but Reealopubo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Reealopubo is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Reealopubo tries to clinch there but Power circles away. #CL2#
Reealopubo gets a clinch.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Power is looking to control Reealopubo's arms but Reealopubo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Power has his back to the cage.
Power working hard to break the clinch.
Reealopubo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reealopubo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Power misses with some punches.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power blocking some punches. #T1#
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo gets underhooks to prevent Power's takedown attempt.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe Reealopubo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo lands with a left to the head.
Reealopubo lands a left hand.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reealopubo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reealopubo pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Reealopubo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Reealopubo misses with a punch to the body.
Reealopubo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Reealopubo wants to clinch.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Power tries to counter with a takedown but Reealopubo is quick to defend against it.
Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power tries to counter with a takedown but Reealopubo is quick to defend against it.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Reealopubo clinches up against the cage.
Reealopubo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reealopubo is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Reealopubo misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Power takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Reealopubo lands with a right to the head.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Reealopubo avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power blocking some punches.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reealopubo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reealopubo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: TUF round 4
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1##CL#
Reealopubo clinches.
Newsto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reealopubo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Reealopubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newsto throws the kick towards the body but Reealopubo avoids it.
Reealopubo feinted with a counter takedown.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Reealopubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto moves out of range. #CL#
Reealopubo has Newsto up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reealopubo forces Newsto back against the cage and clinches.
Newsto is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Reealopubo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Reealopubo has Newsto up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Reealopubo takes the fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo gets underhooks to prevent Newsto's takedown attempt.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illidian Newsto.#BC#
Reealopubo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newsto shoots in for a takedown but Reealopubo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newsto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newsto keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL#
Newsto gets tackled into the cage by Reealopubo. Reealopubo maintains the clinch.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo moves in looking to clinch but Newsto pushes him off.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and pushes Newsto back into the cage.
Newsto is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newsto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newsto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Reealopubo has closed the distance and engaged Newsto in a clinch. #BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Newsto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto is having none of it.
Newsto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
Reealopubo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Newsto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reealopubo's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Newsto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reealopubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newsto has Reealopubo in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Newsto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Newsto is looking for a triangle but Reealopubo pushes his legs off easily.
Reealopubo wants to stand but Newsto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Reealopubo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newsto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reealopubo has managed to get both his arms back between Newsto's legs - danger averted.
Newsto looks winded!
Reealopubo wants to stand but Newsto is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto moves away #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a single leg into guard. Reealopubo didn't expect that.
Reealopubo keeping full guard, as Newsto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Newsto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reealopubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newsto has Reealopubo in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Newsto has his foot on Reealopubo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reealopubo works his way back into a safe position though.
Reealopubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newsto can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Newsto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newsto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Newsto has his foot on Reealopubo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reealopubo works his way back into a safe position though.
Newsto is breathing heavily.#T1#
Newsto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reealopubo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Newsto tries to free his leg and advance position but Reealopubo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reealopubo wants to stand but Newsto is controlling the position.
Newsto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Newsto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Newsto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reealopubo, who protects the arm well.
Reealopubo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Newsto is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Newsto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reealopubo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newsto but great work by Reealopubo.#SU#
Reealopubo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Newsto to his feet.
Reealopubo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newsto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reealopubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Newsto circles away.
Newsto only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Reealopubo tries to clinch up but Newsto circles away and keeps his distance.
Reealopubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newsto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reealopubo tries to avoid it but Newsto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reealopubo to the ground. Reealopubo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reealopubo moves to clinch but Newsto breaks away #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reealopubo pushes Newsto off looking to stand but Newsto dives back in and keeps control.
Reealopubo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##SUB2#
Newsto is working for a kimura but Reealopubo is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Newsto is working for a submission of some sort.
Newsto stops Reealopubo from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Newsto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reealopubo defends it well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reealopubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newsto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illidian Newsto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Reealopubo is looking to clinch.
Newsto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a shoot takedown. Reealopubo fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Newsto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reealopubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newsto has Reealopubo in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Newsto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reealopubo uses it to pass to side control. #SU#
Reealopubo decides to stand back up. Reealopubo steps back and let's Newsto get back to his feet.
Newsto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo is looking to clinch but Newsto is avoiding it.
Newsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newsto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Reealopubo has Newsto up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Reealopubo breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Newsto tries to keep at a distance but Reealopubo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto is having none of it.
Newsto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newsto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto moves out of range.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reealopubo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Reealopubo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Reealopubo tries to clinch #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Newsto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reealopubo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newsto's guard! Nice work there by Reealopubo! #T3##SUB2#
Reealopubo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Newsto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reealopubo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Newsto pulls down on the head and he's put Reealopubo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Illidian Newsto!

Event: Mayhem 7 Hendrix vs Lindberg
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1##CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and pushes Muratov back into the cage.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Muratov is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Muratov blocks with his arms.
Muratov looking for a takedown.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Muratov is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muratov is trying to push Reealopubo away but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Reealopubo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muratov is defending well for now.
Muratov is trying to break the clinch but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muratov can't break the clinch.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Muratov blocks it.
Muratov throws an elbow that misses.
Muratov is working for takedown but Reealopubo is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1##BC2#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muratov has a takedown stuffed.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Muratov.
Nice takedown defense from Reealopubo. No joy for Muratov on that attempt. #CL#
Reealopubo clinches up against the cage.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov wants to break free but Reealopubo has control.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Muratov blocks with his arms.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muratov is trying to break free.#T2#
Muratov just leaning against Reealopubo, taking a breather.
Muratov avoiding damage as Reealopubo throws knees to the body.
Muratov tries to land knees in the clinch but Reealopubo avoids the damage to the body.
Muratov is working Reealopubo over against the cage.#BC2#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Reealopubo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Reealopubo clinches up with Muratov and pushes him back against the cage.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Muratov blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms.
Muratov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Muratov blocks it.
Reealopubo connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Muratov breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Muratov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reealopubo wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Muratov controlling the action here.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Muratov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reealopubo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muratov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reealopubo is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muratov trying to control the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Muratov throwing shots but Reealopubo is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muratov not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Reealopubo clinches up with Muratov and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Muratov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reealopubo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muratov shoots in for a takedown but Reealopubo shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Muratov gets tackled into the cage by Reealopubo. Reealopubo maintains the clinch.
Reealopubo connects with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms.
Muratov trying to land knees to the body.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Muratov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Muratov blocks it.
Reealopubo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Muratov can't break the clinch.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reealopubo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muratov. #T1##TD2#
Muratov pulls guard effortlessly.
Muratov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reealopubo tries to stand but Muratov is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Muratov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muratov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reealopubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muratov can do to turn this around?
Muratov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Muratov.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Reealopubo missing with knees to the body.
Muratov has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Muratov wants to break free but Reealopubo has control.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muratov tries a knee to the head but Reealopubo blocks it.
Muratov is working for takedown but Reealopubo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muratov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Muratov blocks it.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muratov avoids it.
Muratov can't get the takedown. #T3#
Muratov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reealopubo walks away with a smile on his face. Muratov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muratov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Muratov feints and as Reealopubo raises his hands in defense, Muratov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reealopubo wants to get back to his feet but Muratov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Muratov pushes down on Reealopubo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reealopubo wants to get back to his feet.
Muratov is trying to control. Reealopubo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dmitry Muratov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muratov stops Reealopubo from getting back to his feet.
Reealopubo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muratov on the ground.#T4#
Muratov moves nicely into side control.
Muratov is putting a hurting on Reealopubo here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Muratov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reealopubo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reealopubo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muratov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reealopubo keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo 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##CL#
Reealopubo clinches up with Muratov and pushes him back against the cage.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Muratov blocks with his arms.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Muratov manages to break the clinch.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Muratov is having none of it.
Muratov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reealopubo is fending him off so far but Muratov persists. Nope, Reealopubo circles away and we're back to standing.
Reealopubo slaps away a takedown attempt from Muratov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Muratov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muratov fails to land the takedown.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range. #T1#
Muratov shoots in looking for a takedown but Reealopubo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muratov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muratov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muratov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reealopubo avoids it really well and circles away.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch but Muratov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muratov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reealopubo is fending him off so far but Muratov persists. Nope, Reealopubo circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muratov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reealopubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Muratov circles away.
Reealopubo is looking to clinch.
Reealopubo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and clinches.
Muratov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reealopubo crunches a lovely knee into Muratov's ribcage.
Muratov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reealopubo fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Muratov is defended easily by Reealopubo.
Muratov keeps the fight on the outside.
Muratov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reealopubo circles away.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up.
Muratov throws a counter combo.
Reealopubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Muratov circles away.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range.
Reealopubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up.
Muratov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reealopubo throws a body shot but no joy.
Muratov unleashes a big counter combination but Reealopubo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Muratov dives in for a single leg takedown but Reealopubo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reealopubo moves in looking to clinch but Muratov pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range.
Joe Reealopubo is winning the standup battle so far.
Muratov shoots in but Reealopubo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##CL#
Reealopubo has Muratov up against the cage in a clinch.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muratov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reealopubo smiles and moves away.
Reealopubo wants to clinch.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch but Muratov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muratov shoots in but Reealopubo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Reealopubo moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Muratov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muratov can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Muratov wants the takedown. Reealopubo is fighting it off but Muratov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reealopubo's guard against the cage.#ES#
Reealopubo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joe Reealopubo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Reealopubo takes the fight into the clinch.
Dmitry Muratov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Reealopubo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reealopubo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DFC Mayhem 3
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Reealopubo moves into range and clinches up with Myres.
Reealopubo connects with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Shane Myres has been cut.
A knee to the head by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Myres blocks it.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reealopubo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Myres's face.
Myres misses with some punches.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Myres blocks it.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reealopubo scores with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo blocking some punches.
Myres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reealopubo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Myres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo connects with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Myres is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Myres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reealopubo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reealopubo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reealopubo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres misses with the head strike.
Reealopubo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reealopubo blocks an uppercut.
Reealopubo crunches a lovely knee into Myres's ribcage.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Reealopubo.
Myres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myres working aggressively here.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Reealopubo. #T2#
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo blocking some punches.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Reealopubo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myres misses with some punches.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Myres blocks it.
Reealopubo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reealopubo scores with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Myres's face.
Reealopubo looks winded!
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reealopubo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Myres is defending well for now.#T3#
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Myres blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo blocks an uppercut.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Reealopubo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Myres blocks it with crossed arms.
Reealopubo lands a knee to the head.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reealopubo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Myres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Myres is blocking nicely.
Myres misses with some punches. #T4#
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reealopubo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myres misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reealopubo connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres misses with some punches.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Myres blocks it.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Myres'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.
#R2##TD#
Myres shoots in and gets a takedown into Reealopubo's guard.#SUB#
Myres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Myres works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Myres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reealopubo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Myres. #SUB#
Myres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reealopubo sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Myres is looking for a kimura but Reealopubo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Myres to get the leverage. #SUB#
Myres is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Reealopubo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Myres!
Shane Myres was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Joe Reealopubo spoke after the fight, saying 'I...ugh...I don't know what to say...Congratulations to my opponent...he did a really good job and I...I'll be back...That's all I can say. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1##CL#
Reealopubo has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reealopubo.
Coach is looking to control Reealopubo's arms but Reealopubo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coach has his back to the cage. #BC#
Reealopubo manages to break the clinch.
Reealopubo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reealopubo blocks a head kick by Coach.
Reealopubo stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Reealopubo clinches up against the cage.
Reealopubo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Coach takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Bbj Coach has been cut.
Reealopubo is breathing heavily.
Reealopubo landing knees to the body.
Reealopubo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coach lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reealopubo.
Coach has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reealopubo working Coach over with knees to the body.
Reealopubo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coach lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reealopubo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Coach jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bbj Coach.
Reealopubo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coach in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coach working aggressively here.
Coach has had enough of the clinch but Reealopubo keeps him there for the moment.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coach is looking for a takedown.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo working Coach over with knees to the body.
Coach is working for takedown but Reealopubo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coach can't find room to land a body shot as Reealopubo controls the action.
Coach is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reealopubo is defending well for now.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Coach's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coach tries to stall but Reealopubo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coach tries to score a body lock takedown but Reealopubo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Coach tries to pull guard but Reealopubo holds him up against the cage and eventually Coach drops back down to his feet.
Coach looking to stall.
Coach is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Coach tries to work over Reealopubo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coach is trying to maintain a safe position but Reealopubo gets an underhook and turns Coach into the cage.
Reealopubo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coach lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reealopubo crunches a lovely knee into Coach's ribcage.
Coach wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Reealopubo.
Coach wants to get back to striking at distance but Reealopubo won't allow it.
Coach wants to break free but Reealopubo has control.
Coach wants to get back to striking at distance but Reealopubo won't allow it.
Coach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Coach working hard to break the clinch.
Coach jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reealopubo with a knee to the head.
Coach is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reealopubo scores with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coach tries for a takedown but Reealopubo manages to get underhooks.
Reealopubo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coach's efforts to push away.
Coach wants to get back to striking at distance but Reealopubo won't allow it.
Coach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reealopubo lands a knee to the body.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coach has had enough of the clinch but Reealopubo keeps him there for the moment.
Reealopubo prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Coach's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Coach wants a takedown.
Reealopubo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Coach is blocking nicely.
Coach tries to pull guard but Reealopubo won't allow it.
Coach is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reealopubo is defending well for now.
Reealopubo has Coach pressed against the cage, preventing Coach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Coach misses with some punches.
Coach wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reealopubo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coach.
Coach is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage.
Coach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage.
Coach jumps guard but Reealopubo stands there with Coach around his waist. Coach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reealopubo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bbj Coach'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#
A head kick from Reealopubo lands but Coach takes it in his stride.
Reealopubo fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Reealopubo rushes Coach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coach is trying to maintain a safe position but Reealopubo gets an underhook and turns Coach into the cage.
A knee to the head by Reealopubo.
Coach jumps guard but Reealopubo stands there with Coach around his waist. Coach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coach misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Coach blocks it.
Coach tries for a takedown but Reealopubo manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Coach drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reealopubo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bbj Coach.
Coach looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Reealopubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reealopubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coach can do to turn this around?
Coach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reealopubo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coach goes for a double leg but Reealopubo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reealopubo continues to drive forward.
Coach shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reealopubo as he jumps to the side.
Reealopubo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coach's sensitive parts.
Coach has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
No luck for Coach with that takedown attempt.
Reealopubo looks for a takedown but Coach sprawls well.
Coach dives in and grabs Reealopubo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reealopubo pushes down on Coach's head and hops out.
No luck for Coach with that takedown attempt.
Coach is looking to clinch.
Coach shoots in looking for a takedown but Reealopubo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coach has a takedown stuffed.
A right-left combo lands from Reealopubo.
Joe Reealopubo is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Coach closes the distance and clinches up with Reealopubo, looking for a takedown. Coach pushes Reealopubo against the cage but Reealopubo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coach walks into a jab.
Coach shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reealopubo but Reealopubo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reealopubo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coach.
Coach tries to clinch but Reealopubo moves out of range.
Coach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reealopubo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coach closes the distance and clinches up with Reealopubo, looking for a takedown. Coach pushes Reealopubo against the cage but Reealopubo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Reealopubo gets a clinch.
Coach fails to pull guard.
Coach changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reealopubo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reealopubo. #T4#
Coach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reealopubo circles away.
Coach dives in and grabs Reealopubo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reealopubo pushes down on Coach's head and hops out.#CL#
Reealopubo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reealopubo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Coach is blocking nicely.
Coach tries to pull guard but Reealopubo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Coach wants to break free but Reealopubo has control. #BC#
Reealopubo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reealopubo circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reealopubo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coach is defended easily by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo is looking to counter the offense by Coach and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bbj Coach's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reealopubo blocks a head kick by Coach.
Reealopubo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Coach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reealopubo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Reealopubo rushes Coach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reealopubo drives through and clinches with Coach against the cage.
Reealopubo tries to land knees in the clinch but Coach avoids the damage to the body.
Reealopubo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coach.
Reealopubo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coach has him pressed against the cage.
Coach stalling in the clinch but Reealopubo improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo gets underhooks to prevent Coach's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coach throws a head punch that misses.
Coach tries to circle away but Reealopubo has him pinned against the cage.
Joe Reealopubo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reealopubo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Coach wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reealopubo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coach's efforts to push away.
Reealopubo trying to land knees to the body.
Coach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reealopubo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reealopubo trying to land knees to the body.
Reealopubo keeps control of Coach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reealopubo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coach's efforts to push away.
Coach trying to stall but Reealopubo improves his position.
Reealopubo misses with a knee to the head.
Coach is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bbj Coach.
Coach tries to circle away but Reealopubo has him pinned against the cage.
Reealopubo prevents Coach from breaking the clinch.
Reealopubo landing knees to the body. #T2#
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reealopubo avoids the elbow strike from Coach, against the cage.
Reealopubo gets underhooks to prevent Coach's takedown attempt.
Coach keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reealopubo's efforts to push away.
Coach looking to slow down the pace here.
Reealopubo is trying to break the clinch but Coach is controlling him.
Coach is looking to control Reealopubo's arms but Reealopubo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coach has his back to the cage.
Coach jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Coach tries to land a knee to the head but Reealopubo blocks with his arms.
Coach drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reealopubo pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Coach counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coach.
Coach with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coach pushes down on Reealopubo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coach is controlling the pace. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coach trying to mount his opponent but Reealopubo defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Reealopubo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reealopubo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Reealopubo!
Joe Reealopubo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Reealopubo has closed the distance and engaged Delacruz in a clinch.
Reealopubo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Delacruz fails to pull guard.
Delacruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reealopubo pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Delacruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Delacruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delacruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delacruz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Reealopubo dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Reealopubo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Delacruz sneaks out the side door and pushes Reealopubo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reealopubo leaves Delacruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Delacruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Reealopubo closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Delacruz fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Reealopubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Reealopubo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Reealopubo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Delacruz's face. #BC2#
Reealopubo manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Reealopubo darts in and clinches Delacruz up against the cage.
Reealopubo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Delacruz's face.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Delacruz is blocking nicely.
Delacruz managing to block the knees to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Delacruz successfully pulls guard.
Delacruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reealopubo has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delacruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reealopubo off and has taken his back!
Delacruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Reealopubo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Delacruz. #SUB#
Delacruz looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Delacruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Reealopubo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Reealopubo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #ES2#
Reealopubo manages to stand up with Delacruz still on his back. Eventually Delacruz drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #T3##CL2#
Reealopubo closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.
Delacruz trying to land knees to the body.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reealopubo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Delacruz's face.
Delacruz tries for a takedown but Reealopubo manages to get underhooks.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Delacruz is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo looks winded!
Delacruz managing to block the knees to the body from Reealopubo. #BC2#
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Delacruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Delacruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Delacruz working a defensive guard here.
Reealopubo stops Delacruz from standing up.
Delacruz is looking to sweep but instead, Reealopubo has passed into half guard.
Delacruz is not content to let Reealopubo control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Reealopubo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Delacruz is blocking nicely.
Delacruz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reealopubo avoids it.
Reealopubo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Delacruz tries to pull guard but Reealopubo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Reealopubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Reealopubo clinches with his opponent.
Delacruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delacruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Reealopubo. #ROC2#
Delacruz is rocked!
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oh Delacruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo misses with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Delacruz blocks with his arms.
Reealopubo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joe Reealopubo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Delacruz is blocking nicely.
Delacruz tries to break the clinch but Reealopubo is controlling the position.
Delacruz tries to pull guard but Reealopubo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Delacruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Delacruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reealopubo walks away with a smile on his face. Delacruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Delacruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reealopubo swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Reealopubo closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.
Delacruz tries to throw a body punch but Reealopubo avoids it by throwing Delacruz back against the cage.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Delacruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reealopubo walks away with a smile on his face. Delacruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Reealopubo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Delacruz is trying to defend but Reealopubo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Delacruz pushes Reealopubo off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Reealopubo instigates a clinch.
Reealopubo prevents a body shot from Delacruz.
Delacruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reealopubo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Delacruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Delacruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Delacruz blocks with his arms.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Delacruz blocks with his arms.
Reealopubo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Delacruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reealopubo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Delacruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Delacruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Delacruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Delacruz pulls guard successfully.
Delacruz wants to stand but Reealopubo is controlling the position. #ES#
Delacruz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reealopubo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Knees to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Delacruz is blocking nicely. #TD#
Delacruz pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Delacruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reealopubo defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Delacruz has his foot on Reealopubo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reealopubo works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Delacruz is working an open guard so Reealopubo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Delacruz jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reealopubo avoiding damage as Delacruz throws knees to the body.
Reealopubo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Delacruz is defending well for now.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Delacruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Delacruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reealopubo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delacruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Reealopubo has a closed guard, preventing Delacruz from standing up. #SU#
Delacruz gets to his feet - Reealopubo follows without any prompting.
Stanley Delacruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reealopubo slaps away a takedown attempt from Delacruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reealopubo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Reealopubo clinches with his opponent.
Delacruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reealopubo is defending well for now.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Delacruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Delacruz is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Reealopubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delacruz fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Reealopubo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Delacruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Delacruz's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Reealopubo has managed to clinch.
Delacruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Delacruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Delacruz is looking to stand back up but Reealopubo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Delacruz.
Delacruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delacruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reealopubo won't allow Delacruz to sweep him here. #T1##SU2#
Reealopubo stands and steps away. Delacruz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Reealopubo closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reealopubo to keep the fight standing.
Delacruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Reealopubo controls his hands.
Reealopubo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Delacruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reealopubo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Delacruz's face.
Delacruz avoiding damage as Reealopubo throws knees to the body.
Reealopubo lands a knee to the head.
Reealopubo working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Delacruz - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Delacruz manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Delacruz is looking for a triangle but Reealopubo pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Delacruz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Reealopubo dives into side control.
Stanley Delacruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Reealopubo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Delacruz to his feet. #CL2#
Reealopubo has closed the distance and engaged Delacruz in a clinch.
Delacruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo trying to land knees to the body.
Delacruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reealopubo after a bit of a struggle.
Reealopubo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Delacruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reealopubo scores with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo gets underhooks to prevent Delacruz's takedown attempt.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3##BC#
Delacruz breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Reealopubo takes the fight into the clinch.
Delacruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Reealopubo controls his hands.
Delacruz jumps guard but Reealopubo stands there with Delacruz around his waist. Delacruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Reealopubo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Delacruz did well to prevent Reealopubo getting side control.
Delacruz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Delacruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Delacruz is looking to control Reealopubo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delacruz avoid being mounted?#T4#
Delacruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reealopubo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reealopubo's back!#SUB#
Delacruz working for a choke but Reealopubo is defending well. #SUB#
Delacruz is persistently looking for the submission but Reealopubo is defending it well. #SUB#
Delacruz looking for the choke but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Reealopubo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reealopubo 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Reealopubo!
Joe Reealopubo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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