Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TR1: BOAGRIUS VS. MULLER
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Tropical scores with a shot to the body.
Tropical throws a sloppy body shot
and Teebs counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tropical. Teebs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teebs lands a leg kick that knocks Tropical off balance momentarily.
Teebs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tropical. Teebs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teebs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tropical misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Teebs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tropical.
An attempted straight right counter from Tropical misses the target.
Tropical throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Teebs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tropical.
Tropical sets himself, and Teebs steps forward looking for the clinch! Tropical avoids it this time.
Teebs misses with a wild body shot.
Tropical throws an overhand right that lands on Teebs's shoulder, as Teebs tries to avoid the shot.
Teebs misses with a looping right.
Tropical was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teebs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tropical.
Teebs lands a lovely overhand right.
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teebs was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
A little jabbing left from Teebs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teebs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tropical.
Tropical misses with the combination.
It seemed like Teebs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Tropical misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teebs.
Teebs swings widly with a right hand
letting Tropical counter with a right hand.
Tropical throws a body shot but no joy.
Teebs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teebs misses with a looping left.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teebs wants to counter the offense by Tropical and move into the clinch position.
Teebs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tropical.
Tropical misses with a shot to the body
and Teebs counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teebs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tropical, as that shot connected. #T3#
Teebs wants to land a leg kick but Tropical is out of range.
Tropical is looking to wear down Teebs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tropical swings away with a body shot that misses
and Teebs counters with a thumping low kick.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Teebs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tropical.
Tropical throws a body punch but Teebs moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Teebs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teebs throws a shot to the body.
Tropical misses with a series of wild punches.
Teebs throws out a counter right but Tropical avoids it with no problem.
Tropical lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Teebs backs up against the ropes. #T4#
Tropical blocks a jab.
Tropical throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teebs tries to counter with a clinch but Tropical shakes him off and moves away.
Tropical throws a jab when Teebs was well out of range.
Teebs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teebs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Teebs tries to counter with a clinch but Tropical shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Teebs misses.
Tropical scores with a nice strike.
Tropical throws a body shot but no joy.
Teebs flicks out a counter leg kick but Tropical steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teebs.
Teebs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Teebs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tropical misses with a jab to the body
enabling Teebs to counter with a crisp jab.
Teebs misses with a body punch
and Tropical connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tropical throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tropical misses with a shot to the body
and Teebs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tropical is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teebs can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teebs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tropical.
Tropical misses with a body punch
and Teebs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teebs misses with a looping left.#T1#
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical swings for the body but Teebs moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tropical 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tropical ducks under a wild hook from Teebs.
Pollo Tropical is winning the standup battle so far.
Tropical throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teebs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teebs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tropical throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teebs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Teebs avoids the body shot from Tropical. #T2#
Tropical scores with a hook.
Tropical ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teebs moves away.
Jab by Teebs.
Teebs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tropical misses with a jab to the body
and Teebs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Teebs has Tropical up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tropical is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Teebs.
Good body shot from Tropical.
Teebs prevents a body shot from Tropical.
Tropical blocking some punches. #T3#
Teebs blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Tropical - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Tropical breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tropical misses with a low kick.
Teebs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tropical uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teebs.
Teebs swats away the attempt to clinch by Tropical.
Tropical ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teebs moves away.
Tropical throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teebs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tropical. #T4#
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teebs was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
Tropical throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Teebs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tropical misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Teebs moves into the clinch.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Tropical breaks from the clinch.
Teebs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tropical cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tropical misses with a body shot
and Teebs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tropical's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Teebs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bo Teebs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Tropical misses its intended target. #KD2#
Teebs cracks Tropical with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tropical looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Teebs finish him? #ROC2#
Tropical is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Pollo Tropical has been cut.
Tropical throws an off balance right hand
and Teebs counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Teebs!
Bo Teebs thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Bangsit vs Lee
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Tropical checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tropical works Lillard's body with a nice hook.
Leeland Lillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lillard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tropical counters with a right hand to the body.
Lillard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tropical lands a jab to the nose.
Tropical listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tropical throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lillard misses with a kick to the body.
Lillard throws a looping overhand right but Tropical ducks down to avoid it.
Lillard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tropical's calf.
Lillard lands with a right hand.
Lillard avoids the body shot from Tropical.
Lillard scores with a nice right hand.
Lillard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tropical looks to score with a jab to the body but Lillard is just out of range.#T1#
Tropical lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lillard circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Lillard.
Lillard throws a body punch but Tropical moves out of range.
Lillard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pollo Tropical is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lillard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tropical's head.
Tropical ducks right into an uppercut from Lillard.
Tropical takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
Lillard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lillard showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tropical tries to roll over but Lillard keeps him under control.
Lillard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Lillard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lillard passes to full mount!
Lillard looking to control but Tropical is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lillard landing shots from mount. #T3#
Lillard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tropical wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lillard.
Lillard wants to control the pace but Tropical is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Lillard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lillard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lillard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tropical's face. #T4#
Lillard wants to control the action but instead Tropical gets a body lock and reverses into Lillard's guard! Nice work!
Tropical postures up.
Lillard is pulling down on Tropical's head. It's preventing any offense from Tropical, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Lillard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tropical is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lillard wants to control the position but Tropical says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lillard is looking for a sweep. Tropical is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leeland Lillard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lillard misses the target.
Lillard scores with a decent looking hook.
Lillard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leeland Lillard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lillard connects with a solid leg kick.
Tropical misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Tropical - just one landing.
Tropical misses with a wild combination.
Lillard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lillard counter with a right hand.
Lillard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lillard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lillard throws a lazy right hand but Tropical sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tropical walks into a straight right hand from Lillard.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Lillard misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lillard. Tropical shrugs it off though.
Tropical uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lillard.
Lillard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lillard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tropical counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lillard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Lillard - just one landing.
Lillard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tropical finds it's way round the side to connect with Lillard's head.
Lillard scores with a push kick.
Tropical blocks the body kick.
It looked like Tropical was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lillard.
Lillard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tropical takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tropical takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tropical misses with a wild body shot.
Tropical throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tropical misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lillard to counter with a crisp jab.
Lillard avoids the body shot from Tropical.
Lillard lands a jab to the nose.
Lillard avoids the body shot from Tropical.
Lillard throws a wild body kick that Tropical sees coming a mile off.
Tropical moves out of range of the body kick.
Lillard swings widly with a right hand
and Tropical connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lillard thuds his shin into the meat of Tropical's side.
Tropical lands an overhand right.
Lillard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tropical.
It seemed like Lillard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tropical is looking to wear down Lillard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Tropical tries to sprawl but Lillard drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Lillard is taking a breather. Tropical says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lillard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tropical's head.
Lillard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tropical is controlling Lillard's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Lillard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lillard throws a strike but Tropical avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lillard postures up in Tropical's guard and throws a big left but Tropical blocks it.
Lillard working some strikes from top position.
Lillard tries to free his leg and advance position but Tropical is retaining full guard.
Lillard throwing strikes from guard but Tropical blocks nicely.
Lillard throws an elbow that misses. Tropical uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lillard's guard. Nice move by Tropical!#REVR#
Lillard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lillard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tropical's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leeland Lillard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tropical ducks right into an uppercut from Lillard.
Lillard throws a poor cross that misses
and Tropical counters with a nice uppercut.
Lillard throws a shot to the body.
Tropical takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters circling a little - Lillard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lillard scores with a kick to the body.
Lillard scores with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Lillard.
Lillard lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lillard connects with a crisp jab.
Tropical looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lillard scores with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lillard.#T1#
Lillard scores with a nice strike.
and Lillard counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tropical! He's just covering up as Lillard starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leeland Lillard!
Leeland Lillard gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EFC Bangsit vs De Silva 2
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Silva throws a hook but Tropical avoids it easily.
Tropical swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Tropical throws a right hand that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Tropical moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tropical throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tropical has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tropical throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tropical moves out of range of the strikes.
Tropical checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva tries to clinch but Tropical is having none of it.
Tropical is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Tropical throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Tropical only half commits.
Tropical displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at The Basement that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tropical connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tropical is out of range and Silva settles back down. #T1#
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Tropical slips the punch.
Tropical looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva swings for the body but Tropical moves out of range.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Tropical ducks down to avoid it.
Tropical has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tropical checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tropical misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Silva thuds his right hand into Tropical's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Tropical saw that one coming.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Tropical works Silva's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Tropical managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva keeps control of Tropical as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Tropical breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva throws the left hand but Tropical avoids the punch easily.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Silva misses.
Tropical throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tropical with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tropical connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Tropical slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tropical.
Tropical misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tropical.
It seemed like Tropical was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cairo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Tropical.
Tropical throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tropical counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Silva clinches.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Tropical prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tropical.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Tropical is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tropical swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tropical blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Tropical has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva pushes Tropical back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tropical.
Tropical wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva prevents Tropical from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Tropical breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws a right and a left that Tropical avoids nicely.
Tropical now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva jabs Tropical right on the nose. Tropical blinks but takes it well.
Tropical takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tropical avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Tropical pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cairo Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Silva looks to throw the jab but Tropical is out of range.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva sizes up Tropical with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tropical works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tropical on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva scores with a jab to the head. #KD2#
Tropical sends Silva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tropical is motioning to the referee to let Silva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva throws a jab when Tropical was well out of range.
Tropical tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Tropical staying out of range there.
Tropical works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tropical.#T1#
Tropical is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Tropical shuts the power down on Silva. Lights out, game over! Tropical is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pollo Tropical!
Pollo Tropical decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EFC Hepple vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Revazshvili misses with a double jab.
Revazshvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tropical.
Revazshvili throws an overhand right that lands on Tropical's shoulder, as Tropical tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Tropical does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tropical is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Revazshvili.
Tropical throws an overhand right that lands on Revazshvili's shoulder, as Revazshvili tries to avoid the shot.
Revazshvili misses with a left hand
and Tropical counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Revazshvili moves out of range as Tropical strikes.
Revazshvili tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Revazshvili digs a good body shot into Tropical's ribs.
Tropical works over Revazshvili's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Levan Revazshvili has been cut.
Revazshvili throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tropical counter with a right hand.
Revazshvili slips a jab from Tropical.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tropical throws a leg kick but Revazshvili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tropical misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Tropical on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Revazshvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Revazshvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tropical counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Revazshvili thinking.
Tropical throws a body punch but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Tropical missing with a left hand there. Revazshvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tropical throws a body punch but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Revazshvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tropical misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Revazshvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Revazshvili lands with a nice body punch.
Revazshvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tropical ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut
and Tropical counters with a nice body shot.
Tropical throws an overhand right that lands on Revazshvili's shoulder, as Revazshvili tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Revazshvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Tropical is just out of range.
Pollo Tropical is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tropical takes a swing at Revazshvili's ribcage but misses.
Revazshvili tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Revazshvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tropical is looking to wear down Revazshvili with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tropical takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tropical takes one to the side of the head.
Revazshvili misses with a hook to the body
and Tropical counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Revazshvili misses with a right hand
and Revazshvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Revazshvili fails with the takedown
letting Tropical counter with a right hand.
Tropical ducks under a wild hook from Revazshvili.
Tropical throwing a counter right hand but Revazshvili manages to avoid it.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Tropical has closed the distance and engaged Revazshvili in a clinch.
Tropical blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Tropical wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Revazshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Revazshvili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Revazshvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tropical tries a body shot but Revazshvili blocks it.
Revazshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Revazshvili lands a left hand.
Revazshvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Revazshvili dodges an elbow strike from Tropical.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Revazshvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Revazshvili has a couple of punches blocked by Tropical. #BC#
Tropical breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tropical scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tropical uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Revazshvili.
An attempted straight right counter from Tropical misses the target.
Tropical moves out of range as Revazshvili strikes.
Revazshvili looks to throw the jab but Tropical is out of range. #T4#
Revazshvili misses with a hook to the body
and Tropical counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Tropical scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Tropical there.
Tropical scores with a shot to the body.
Revazshvili shoots and misses #KD#
and Tropical counters with a nice right hand that sends Revazshvili toppling to the canvas! Revazshvili scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tropical finish him?!#ROC#
Revazshvili is rocked!
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut
and Tropical counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Revazshvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Tropical finish him?
Revazshvili looks winded!
Tropical throws a body shot but no joy.
Revazshvili seems to have recovered his senses.
Tropical scores with a shot to the body.
Revazshvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revazshvili misses with a hook to the body
and Tropical counters with a stiff right hand.
Revazshvili moves out of range as Tropical strikes.
Tropical misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Revazshvili to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levan Revazshvili's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Revazshvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tropical.
Tropical attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Revazshvili with the counter takedown but Tropical avoids it easily.
Revazshvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Tropical counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Tropical lands an impressive looking overhand right. Revazshvili doesn't seem phased though.
Tropical lands a big right hook! Revazshvili looks hurt but is still standing! Tropical lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Revazshvili falls down and Tropical dives in with a huge hammer fist! Revazshvili's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Tropical runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pollo Tropical!
Pollo Tropical was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC 329
Date: Feb 05, 2019

#R1#
Dundee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dundee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tropical connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Dundee finds it's target.
Dundee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dundee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tropical manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch but Tropical swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tropical throws out a counter right but Dundee avoids it with no problem.
Tropical ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tropical misses with an uppercut.
Tropical checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tropical throws a looping overhand right but Dundee ducks down to avoid it.
Dundee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tropical lands a nice looking body shot.
Dundee lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dundee. Tropical does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dundee throws a leg kick
and Tropical counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Tropical. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tropical.
Dundee tries to clinch up.
Tropical appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dundee throws a chopping leg kick but Tropical manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Tropical takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dundee connects with the punch.
Dundee looks to throw the jab but Tropical is out of range.
Dundee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dundee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tropical has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tropical and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dundee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dundee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dundee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tropical.
Dundee throws out a loose jab but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dundee wants to clinch
and Tropical counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tropical checks a low kick from Dundee.
Tropical digs a good body shot into Dundee's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dundee eats them both and turns towards Tropical to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Dundee tries to clinch but Tropical moves out of range.
Tropical takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dundee lands an overhand right.
Tropical missing with a left hand there. Dundee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dundee walks into a straight right hand from Tropical.
Tropical slips a jab from Dundee.#CL#
Dundee drives through and clinches with Tropical against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dundee scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Tropical pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dundee connects with a solid leg kick.
Tropical scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dundee blocks a jab.
Dundee throws a body shot but no joy.
Dundee throws a right hand that misses
and Tropical makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dundee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tropical.
Tropical waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dundee.#T3#
Dundee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tropical checks a leg kick nicely.
Dundee throws a leg kick but Tropical sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tropical throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dundee motions for Tropical to come forward. Dundee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dundee moves out of range as Tropical strikes.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Dundee.
A little jabbing left from Tropical on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dundee misses with an uppercut.
Tropical ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mick Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tropical throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Dundee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dundee needs to keep his hands up - Tropical had a free shot at his head there.
Dundee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Dundee tenderised Tropical's leg. Tropical is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dundee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tropical is out of range and Dundee settles back down.
Dundee tries to clinch there but Tropical circles away. #T4#
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dundee was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
Dundee just misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tropical throws a hook but Dundee blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dundee misses the target.
Dundee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tropical.
Dundee just misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee moves away from the strike by Tropical.
Dundee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tropical misses with a wild combination.
Dundee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dundee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dundee lands a leg kick that knocks Tropical off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pollo Tropical will probably get the nod.
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#
Dundee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tropical looks to score with a jab to the body but Dundee is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tropical. Beautiful body shot.
Dundee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tropical under the eye.
Dundee scores with a jab to the head.
Pollo Tropical seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dundee takes a swing at Tropical's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Dundee.
Tropical takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dundee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dundee swings widly with a right hand
letting Tropical counter with a right hand.
Tropical throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dundee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Tropical misses.
Tropical uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dundee.
Dundee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tropical throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tropical misses with a body shot. #T1#
Tropical scores with a jab to the body.
Dundee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tropical uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dundee.
Tropical works the jab nicely.
Tropical bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dundee.
Tropical misses with a hook to the body
and Dundee counters with a one-two to the body.
Dundee looks to land a left hand but Tropical moved out of range nicely.
Dundee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tropical finds it's way round the side to connect with Dundee's head.
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dundee was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
Good standup being displayed there by Tropical as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dundee is looking to clinch.
Dundee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tropical backs up against the cage. #T2#
Tropical connects with a body shot.
Dundee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tropical fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dundee manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dundee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dundee slips a straight right by Tropical.
Tropical scores with a body shot.
Dundee loads up on a big right hand but Tropical slips the punch.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dundee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tropical.
Dundee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tropical doesn't seem bothered though.
Dundee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tropical counters with a right hand to the body.
Dundee throws a lazy uppercut
and Tropical counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dundee thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dundee throws a leg kick
and Dundee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tropical throws a body shot but no joy.
Dundee tried to score with a low kick but Tropical checks it.
Dundee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tropical wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Tropical finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dundee tries to clinch but Tropical moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tropical misses.
Tropical slips a jab and a cross from Dundee.
Tropical scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dundee doesn't seem bothered though.
Dundee throws a hook but Tropical avoids it easily.
Dundee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tropical avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tropical is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dundee with a body shot.
Dundee throws a front kick aimed at Tropical's knee but Tropical avoids it well.
Dundee avoids the body shot from Tropical.
Dundee misses with an uppercut. Tropical saw that one coming.
Tropical takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tropical looks to score with a jab to the body but Dundee is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Dundee misses
and Tropical counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Tropical checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tropical darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tropical comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tropical takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dundee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tropical fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dundee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dundee misses with a wild body shot.
Tropical now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tropical slips under a jab from Dundee.
A countering left hand to the body from Tropical misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tropical throws an overhand right that lands on Dundee's shoulder, as Dundee tries to avoid the shot.
Tropical lands a nice hook to Dundee's body. Dundee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dundee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dundee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Dundee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tropical takes a swing at Dundee's ribcage but misses.
Dundee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tropical throws a body punch but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tropical swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dundee throws a body punch but Tropical moves out of range.
Tropical slips under a jab from Dundee.
Tropical takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dundee slips a straight right by Tropical.
Tropical jabs Dundee right on the nose. Dundee blinks but takes it well.
Tropical listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical lands with a nice body punch.
Tropical looks to score with a jab to the body but Dundee is just out of range.
Dundee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dundee misses with the combination. #T1#
Tropical moves out of range of the strikes.
Tropical throws a body shot but no joy.
Tropical throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dundee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dundee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tropical counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Dundee.
Tropical is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dundee with a body shot.
Tropical scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Dundee finds it's target.
Tropical looks to throw the jab but Dundee is out of range.
Dundee is looking to clinch but Tropical is avoiding it.
Dundee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tropical throws out the jab.
It looked like Dundee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dundee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tropical.
Tropical doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dundee connects with a leg kick. Tropical looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Tropical throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dundee jabs Tropical to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tropical scores with the left hand. Dundee knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dundee lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Dundee.
Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tropical paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dundee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tropical's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dundee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tropical connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tropical avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tropical chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dundee can pounce on him.
Tropical tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dundee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dundee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tropical's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dundee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Dundee tries to work over Tropical's front leg with a kick but Tropical checks it.
Tropical steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dundee.
Tropical digs a good body shot into Dundee's ribs.
Dundee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical throws out a counter right but Dundee avoids it with no problem.
Tropical scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tropical ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dundee moves away.
Dundee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tropical.
Dundee moves to clinch but Tropical breaks away
and Tropical connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dundee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Tropical 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tropical is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dundee rather than just go for the knockout.
Dundee thuds a left hand into Tropical's body.#CL2#
Tropical moves into range and clinches up with Dundee.
Tropical has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Dundee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Tropical pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dundee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tropical doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dundee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tropical works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tropical closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dundee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tropical's calf.
Dundee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dundee misses with a right hand
and Tropical cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dundee connects with a right hand. Tropical shakes it off.
Tropical throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tropical on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dundee moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pollo Tropical just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Tropical scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dundee doesn't seem bothered though.
Tropical misses the shot to the body.
Dundee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Dundee forces Tropical back against the cage and clinches.
Tropical lands a left hand. #BC2#
Tropical breaks from the clinch.
Dundee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tropical scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Dundee is rocked!
Dundee swings for the body but Tropical moves out of range.
Tropical swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Dundee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dundee misses with a hook
and Tropical counters with a huge right that knocks Dundee out cold! Tropical is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pollo Tropical!
Pollo Tropical is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Pollo Tropical misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CEFC 327
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Tropical misses with a straight right.
Lillard wants to clinch up but Tropical keeps it at a distance.
Lillard slips under a jab from Tropical.
Lillard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leeland Lillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lillard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tropical jabs at Lillard's body.
Tropical throws out a loose jab but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tropical scores with a jab. Lillard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tropical throws a lazy uppercut
and Lillard counters with a body kick that stops Tropical in his tracks momentarily.
Tropical throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Tropical looks to move away, Lillard throws a big counter combo but Tropical just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lillard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tropical.
Tropical lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lillard wants to clinch.#T1#
Tropical fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tropical's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lillard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tropical scrambles back to his feet.
Lillard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Tropical tries to keep at a distance but Lillard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lillard trying to control the position but instead, Tropical has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lillard into the cage.
Tropical has had enough of the clinch but Lillard keeps him there for the moment.
Tropical lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lillard taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Tropical pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tropical throws a body punch but Lillard moves out of range.
Tropical on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lillard wants to clinch up but Tropical keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Tropical swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lillard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tropical just misses with a punch to the body.
Lillard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Lillard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical checks a leg kick.
Lillard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tropical.
Lillard throws a combination that misses
and Tropical counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tropical swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tropical looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Tropical.
Lillard thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tropical swings for the body but Lillard moves out of range. #T3#
Lillard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tropical counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Lillard clinches up against the cage.
Lillard just leaning against Tropical, taking a breather.
Lillard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lillard for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Lillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tropical tries to work over Lillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lillard taking a breather.#BC2#
Tropical breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lillard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tropical manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lillard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tropical was well out of range. Poor timing from Lillard.
Tropical throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tropical throws a body shot but no joy.
Tropical throws a body punch but Lillard moves out of range. #T4#
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lillard was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
Tropical moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tropical throws the left hand but Lillard avoids the punch easily.
Lillard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lillard misses with a two punch combination.
Lillard staying out of range there.
Tropical throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lillard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lillard throws a combination. Tropical tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lillard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lillard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lillard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tropical scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Tropical.#CL#
Lillard has closed the distance and engaged Tropical in a clinch.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Tropical scores with a shot to the side of Lillard's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lillard cracks Tropical with a nice body shot.
Tropical looking to stall.
Tropical lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Tropical working aggressively here.
A short right from Tropical.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Lillard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tropical is trying to break free.#BC2#
Tropical manages to break the clinch.
Lillard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Tropical circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tropical let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lillard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tropical takes a swing at Lillard's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Tropical gets tackled into the cage by Lillard. Lillard maintains the clinch.
Tropical tries to break free but Lillard pushes him back against the cage.
Lillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Leeland Lillard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands. #BC2#
Tropical pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lillard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tropical, pushing him back against the cage.
Lillard stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lillard keeps control of Tropical as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lillard scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Tropical breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tropical keeps the fight on the outside.
Leeland Lillard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Lillard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lillard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lillard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lillard throws a head kick but Tropical moves out of range.
Good exchange - Lillard coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lillard tries to clinch up but Tropical circles away and keeps his distance.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical misses with a looping right.
Lillard wants to clinch up but Tropical keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Tropical.#CL#
Lillard clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Tropical manages to break the clinch.
Tropical throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Lillard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lillard.
Tropical uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lillard.
Tropical circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lillard tries to close the distance and clinch but Tropical swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tropical misses with a body punch
and Lillard counters with a left and a right that stings Tropical.
Tropical takes a swing at Lillard's ribcage but misses.
Lillard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tropical circles away quickly and effectively.
Tropical throws an off balance right hand
and Lillard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lillard throws a nice looking combination but Tropical bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tropical gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Tropical tries to keep at a distance but Lillard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Tropical is trying to break the clinch but Lillard is controlling him.
Lillard keeps control of Tropical as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lillard has Tropical pressed against the cage.
Lillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tropical lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Tropical's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lillard tries to clinch there but Tropical circles away.
Lillard tries to close the distance and clinch but Tropical swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lillard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tropical scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lillard misses with a head kick.
Tropical uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lillard has time to react.
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lillard was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
Lillard throws a series of punches but Tropical avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Tropical releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leeland Lillard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tropical throws a body punch but Lillard moves out of range.
Lillard throws a body punch but Tropical moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tropical! But no joy.
Lillard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tropical counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tropical takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tropical takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tropical looks to land a left hand but Lillard moved out of range nicely.
Lillard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tropical misses with a jab to the body
and Lillard counters with a nice uppercut.
Tropical misses with a left hand
and Lillard counters with a three punch combo that has Tropical backing up. Tropical nods at Lillard to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lillard blocks a jab.
Lillard walks into a left hand.
Tropical misses with a wild body shot.
Tropical takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Tropical checks a leg kick.
Tropical now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tropical lands a glancing blow to the side of Lillard's head.
Tropical works over Lillard's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lillard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tropical looks to land a combination. Lillard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lillard. Tropical does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Tropical misses.
Lillard thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tropical misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lillard.
Tropical uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lillard.
Tropical takes one on the button.
Lillard wants to clinch up but Tropical keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Lillard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tropical now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lillard tries to score with a low kick but Tropical moves his leg out of the way.
Lillard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lillard tries to clinch but Tropical moves out of range.
Tropical takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tropical ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lillard moves away.
Tropical keeps the fight on the outside.
Lillard works Tropical's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Lillard has managed to clinch.
Lillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard trying to stall but Tropical improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Tropical's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tropical manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Tropical throws a body punch but Lillard moves out of range.
Lillard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab, jab by Tropical - just one landing.
Tropical scores with a jab to the body.
Tropical rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lillard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tropical misses with a wild body shot.
Lillard tries to move into range but Tropical moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lillard misses the jab.#CL#
Lillard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tropical tries to break the clinch but Lillard is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lillard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tropical comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Tropical manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Tropical lands with a good body shot.
Lillard tries to clinch
and Tropical connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollo Tropical seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tropical stuns Lillard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lillard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tropical swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tropical just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Lillard moves into the clinch successfully.
Tropical blocking some punches. #BC2#
Tropical breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tropical throws a body punch but Lillard moves out of range.
Lillard tries to clinch but Tropical is having none of it.
Tropical lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pollo Tropical comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tropical 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollo Tropical!
In his post fight interview, Pollo Tropical started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC 326
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
Tropical just misses with a punch to the body.
Shankoli is looking to counter punch.
Tropical lands a lovely overhand right.
Tropical misses with a lunging right hand
and Shankoli counters with a two punch combo.
Tropical throws a poor cross that misses
and Shankoli counters with a huge left! Tropical is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shankoli isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tropical from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shankoli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravi Shankoli!
As Ravi Shankoli got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 145
Date: Jan 10, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Tropical gets tackled into the cage by Sambor. Sambor maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tropical. #BC#
Tropical escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sambor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sambor tries to land a leg kick but Tropical saw it coming and moves away.
Tropical throws a body punch but Sambor moves out of range.
Sambor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sambor avoids the body shot from Tropical.
We've been told by Tropical's head coaches at Damage Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sambor throws a leg kick but Tropical moved away.#CL2#
Sambor clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tropical escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sambor dips to his left and cracks Tropical with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Tropical. Beautiful body shot.
Tropical's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tropical duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Jaromir Sambor has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sambor throws a head kick that misses
and Tropical counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Sambor is rocked!#KD#
Tropical lands a big uppercut and Sambor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sambor looks OK. Tropical waves Sambor back to his feet!
Sambor is still on wobbly legs! Can Tropical finish him?
Tropical throws an uppercut from hell that sends Sambor clean off his feet! He's out cold! Tropical stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pollo Tropical!
Pollo Tropical was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC 323
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Tropical's side.
Tropical throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tropical lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tropical bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Tropical ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Tropical ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Tropical moved away.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Tropical counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tropical.
Tropical moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Tropical ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith slips under a jab.
Tropical misses with an uppercut
and Tropical takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Tropical's head coaches at Damage Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Tropical throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tropical throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tropical swings for the body but Smith moves out of range. #T1#
Tropical misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Tropical swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Tropical.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Tropical flashes Smith a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Smith's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Smith crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tropical punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pollo Tropical!
Pollo Tropical bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 142
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy avoids the body shot from Tropical.
Burgundy ducks under a wild hook from Tropical.
Burgundy misses with a wild combination.
Tropical throws a body punch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Tropical scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Tropical keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burgundy.
Tropical lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Burgundy.
A big left from Tropical misses.
Tropical throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tropical counters with a nice uppercut.
Burgundy lands a jab to the head.
Tropical has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tropical dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Tropical lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Burgundy.#T1#
Burgundy takes a swing at Tropical's ribcage but misses.
Tropical throws a sloppy body shot
and Burgundy counters with an inside leg kick.
Burgundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Tropical fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Tropical connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy ducks under a wild hook from Tropical.
Burgundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Tropical moves out of range.
Burgundy scores with a jab.
Tropical misses with an uppercut.
Tropical wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burgundy throws a looping overhand right but Tropical ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tropical! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Burgundy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tropical darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick from Burgundy misses
and Tropical counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tropical is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burgundy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Burgundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burgundy avoids the body shot from Tropical.
Burgundy throws a counter high kick but Tropical was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Burgundy throws the left hand but Tropical avoids the punch easily.
Burgundy clobbers Tropical with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burgundy lands a lovely overhand right.
Burgundy misses with a low kick as Tropical jumps back.
Burgundy connects with the punch.
Tropical throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tropical manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tropical flicks out a counter leg kick but Burgundy steps away.
Tropical misses the shot to the body.
Burgundy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tropical fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgundy misses the target.
Tropical misses with a hook.
Burgundy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burgundy thuds his shin into the meat of Tropical's side.
Tropical misses with a straight right.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Burgundy.
Tropical lands a jab to the head.
Tropical misses the jab.
Tropical uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burgundy has time to react.
Tropical scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses.
Tropical misses with a hook.
Burgundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tropical sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tropical punishes Burgundy's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Tropical.
A nice combination there by Tropical.
Tropical fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tropical takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Tropical takes the fight into the clinch.
Tropical cracks Burgundy with a nice body shot.
Burgundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
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!#BC2#
Tropical's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burgundy dips to his left and cracks Tropical with an uppercut!
Burgundy's corner calls for a 1-2. Burgundy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burgundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tropical.
Burgundy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burgundy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burgundy slips under a jab from Tropical.#T4#
Tropical throws a body punch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Tropical ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy.
Burgundy cracks Tropical with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Tropical is rocked!
Tropical throws the left hand but Burgundy avoids the punch easily.
Tropical throws a right and a left that Burgundy avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Burgundy misses its intended target.
A combination from Burgundy does no damage.
Tropical misses the shot to the body.
Tropical looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgundy is just out of range.
Tropical slips a straight right by Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a low kick.
Burgundy clobbers Tropical with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tropical.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tropical connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Burgundy blocks the low kick.
Tropical misses with a looping left.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tropical is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pollo Tropical will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ron Burgundy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tropical connects with a leg kick. Burgundy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tropical punishes Burgundy's body with a nice straight punch.
Burgundy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Tropical avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tropical is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burgundy.
A shot to the liver by Tropical. Beautiful body shot.
Tropical with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burgundy to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Burgundy.
Burgundy connects with a single shot there.
Tropical throws a hook but Burgundy avoids it easily.
Burgundy slips under a jab.
Tropical throws a shot from downtown. Burgundy moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Burgundy cracks Tropical with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Burgundy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tropical to stand back up!
Tropical is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Tropical walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Burgundy! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ron Burgundy made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 241
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Tropical scores with a decent looking hook.
Pederson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
Tropical throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Tropical lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pederson doesn't seem phased though.
Tropical misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Pederson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tropical stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tropical.
Tropical misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Pederson fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Tropical breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tropical has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Damage Inc. in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Tropical throws a right hand that Pederson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pederson also avoids with ease.
Tropical throws a big shot that misses.
Pederson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pederson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tropical digs a good body shot into Pederson's ribs.
Pollo Tropical is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tropical changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pederson missing with a left hand there. Tropical was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tropical avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pederson is looking to clinch but Tropical is avoiding it.
It looked like Tropical wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tropical throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pederson. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Tropical throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical jabs Pederson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pederson moves in looking to clinch but Tropical pushes him off.
Tropical smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Tropical keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pederson throws a solid leg kick but Tropical takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pederson.
Pederson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tropical ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tropical is looking to wear down Pederson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pederson slips a jab from Tropical.
Pederson wants to counter the offense by Tropical and move into the clinch position.
Tropical looks to throw the jab but Pederson is out of range.
Pederson misses with a looping left.
Pederson loads up on a big right hand but Tropical slips the punch.
Tropical misses the shot to the body.
Tropical is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tropical lands a nice looking body shot.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Pederson tries to counter it with a takedown but Tropical pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tropical misses the shot to the body.
Pederson avoids the body shot from Tropical. #T3#
Pederson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Tropical swings for the body but Pederson moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Tropical fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pederson manages to avoid it.
Tropical throws a body shot but no joy.
Pederson throws out a counter right but Tropical avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pederson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tropical, which made it look bad.
Pollo Tropical has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Pederson.
Tropical lands with a nice body punch.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pederson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tropical looks to land a right hand but Pederson moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tropical. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Pederson is predictable there
and Tropical counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tropical connects with a single shot there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pederson drops his hands momentarily and Tropical takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tropical wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tropical lands a jab to the head.
Tropical misses with a straight left.
Pederson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tropical defends it well.
Pederson tries to clinch up but Tropical circles away and keeps his distance.
Tropical scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tropical lands a jab to Pederson's midsection.
Tropical scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pederson slips a straight right by Tropical.
Pederson feints the counter takedown.
Tropical lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tropical throws a jab but it's blocked by Pederson.
Tropical lands a really nice looking cross but Pederson seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tropical. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pederson misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tropical scores with a hook to the body. Pederson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pollo Tropical is winning the standup battle so far.
Tropical wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tropical ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tropical throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pederson is looking to clinch.
Tropical looks to score with a jab to the body but Pederson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tropical. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Pederson catches Tropical right on the button with a cross.
Tropical swings for the body but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tropical backs up against the cage.
Tropical misses with a jab to the body
and Pederson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tropical ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pederson moves away.
Tropical lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Tropical has closed the distance and engaged Pederson in a clinch. #BC#
Tropical breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Pederson cracks Tropical with a good jab.
Tropical scores with a three punch combo!
Pederson shoots and misses
and Tropical counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Tropical thuds his right hand into Pederson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tropical is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pederson can do to turn this around?
Tropical moves out of range of the strikes.
Pederson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tropical sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Pederson has Tropical up against the cage in a clinch.
Pederson controlling the action here for a moment.
Tropical stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Tropical breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tropical attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pederson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Pederson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tropical counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical swats away the attempt to clinch by Pederson.
Tropical leaves Pederson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pollo Tropical has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Pederson.
Tropical uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pederson.
Tropical throwing a counter right hand but Pederson manages to avoid it.
Tropical lands with a shot to the body.
Tropical steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
Tropical swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pederson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tropical misses with a shot to the body
and Pederson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pederson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tropical on the side of the head.
Tropical digs a good hook to Pederson's body. #T3#
Tropical takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tropical fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pederson is breathing heavily.
Tropical swinging wildly here.
Tropical lands a head shot.
Tropical scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pederson tries to clinch
and Tropical cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pederson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pederson avoids the body shot from Tropical.
Tropical looks to land a right hand but Pederson moved out of range.
Pederson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tropical.
Tropical punishes Pederson's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tropical. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tropical fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pederson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Pederson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tropical tries to avoid it but Pederson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tropical to the ground. Tropical escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Tropical coming out on top.#CL2#
Pederson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Tropical.
Pederson trying to stall but Tropical improves his position. #BC#
Tropical escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Tropical lands.
Tropical throws a jab when Pederson was well out of range.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch lands to the side of Tropical 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tropical jabs Pederson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tropical throws a big shot that misses.
Tropical misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tropical just misses with a punch to the body.
Pederson checks a leg kick.
Tropical avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tropical takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pederson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tropical misses the shot to the body.
Tropical throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tropical tries to work over Pederson's front leg with a kick but Pederson checks it. #CL2#
Pederson pushes Tropical up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tropical pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Tropical has knocked Pederson down with a huge combo! Tropical steps away and waves a wobbly Pederson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Pederson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pederson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pederson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tropical finish him?
Pederson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pederson misses with an uppercut. Tropical saw that one coming.
Pederson seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tropical. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tropical to score with a decent uppercut.
Pederson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Pederson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tropical.
Pederson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tropical off the cage and back into range.
Tropical takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Pederson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tropical throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Pederson tries to counter it with a takedown but Tropical pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pederson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tropical paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tropical bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pederson tries to clinch but Tropical is having none of it.
Pederson wants to clinch.
Tropical swings for the body but Pederson moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Pederson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pederson checks a leg kick.
Pollo Tropical is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pederson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tropical swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tropical listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Tropical keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tropical misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Pederson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pederson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tropical counters with a nice uppercut.
Pederson misses with a straight right.
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!
Pederson avoids the body shot from Tropical.
Tropical misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Pederson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tropical is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pederson.
Pederson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pederson tries to move into range but Tropical moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pederson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tropical swivels and escapes.
Tropical bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pederson's head.
Tropical misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Tropical throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pederson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pederson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pederson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pederson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tropical, which made it look bad.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical swings for the body but Pederson moves out of range.
Tropical works Pederson's body with a nice hook.
Tropical lands with a right hand.
Pederson is looking to clinch.
Tropical throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pederson counters with an outside leg kick.
Pederson throws a right hand that Tropical ducks under and follows up with a left that Tropical also avoids with ease.#T4#
Tropical fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pederson manages to avoid it.
Pederson throws a fast counter high kick but Tropical manages to duck under it in time.
Tropical connects with a single shot there.
Norman Pederson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pederson misses with an uppercut. Tropical saw that one coming.
Tropical steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
Nice defenses there by Tropical.
Tropical misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tropical fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pederson throws a head kick but Tropical moves out of range.
Pederson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pederson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tropical lands a slapping body shot.
Pederson tries to clinch there but Tropical circles away.
Pederson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pederson avoids the body shot from Tropical.
Pederson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollo Tropical!
In his post fight interview, Pollo Tropical started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC 315
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Kamenov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tropical.
Tropical misses with a straight right.
Kamenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tropical.
Kamenov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tropical.
Kamenov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tropical connects with a single shot there.
Tropical lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Tropical throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tropical jabs at Kamenov's body.
Tropical uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamenov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tropical misses with a straight right.
Kamenov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tropical has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kamenov scores with a hook to the body. Tropical takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tropical thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamenov is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Tropical.
Tropical lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tropical lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Kamenov is rocked!
Tropical digs a good body shot into Kamenov's ribs.
Kamenov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tropical misses with an uppercut. Kamenov saw that one coming.
Tropical misses with a straight left.
Kamenov tries to bum rush Tropical with a series of wild strikes but Tropical uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tropical lands with a nice body punch.
Kamenov throws a lazy head kick
and Tropical counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamenov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Tropical cracks Kamenov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kamenov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tropical finish him?
Oh Kamenov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tropical fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kamenov square on the jaw! Damn, Kamenov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pollo Tropical!
A very excited looking Pollo Tropical rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: AFC #12 : Ring Master
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Tropical.#CUT#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Hearts walks into a straight right hand from Tropical.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Hearts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hearts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hearts moves away from the strike by Tropical.
Hearts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tropical misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tropical misses with a looping right.
Hearts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tropical misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearts.
Tropical walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hearts connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tropical throws a shot from downtown. Hearts moves away and avoids it.
Hearts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tropical has time to react.
Tropical misses with the combination.
Hearts lands with a right hand. #T1#
Hearts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hearts cracks Tropical with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A lazy left from Hearts finds it's target.
Hearts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tropical checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Hearts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hearts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hearts clobbers Tropical with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tropical drops his hands momentarily and Hearts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
TJ Hearts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tropical misses with a looping right.
Hearts misses with a looping left.
Tropical lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hearts circles away quickly and effectively.
Hearts throws a right hand that misses
and Tropical counters with a left and a right that stings Hearts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tropical shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Tropical closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Hearts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tropical just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hearts's brow.
Tropical is looking to break free of the clinch but Hearts has double underhooks.
Hearts misses with the head strike.
Hearts misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hearts fails to land.
Hearts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearts misses with a body punch.
Tropical wants to break free but Hearts has control.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Hearts.
Hearts swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearts struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands. #BC#
Tropical breaks the clinch.
Hearts works the jab nicely.
Tropical blocks a jab.#TD2#
Hearts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tropical manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Tropical looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hearts prevents Tropical from getting back to his feet.
Tropical keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts throws an elbow that misses. Tropical uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hearts's guard. Nice move by Tropical!#REVR#
Tropical trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hearts's guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tropical 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.
Hearts has control of Tropical's left arm, preventing Tropical from doing any damage.
Hearts is trying to control the position but Tropical postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Hearts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tropical displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hearts throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but TJ Hearts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tropical throws a big shot that misses.
Tropical stalks Hearts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hearts's face. Hearts staggers backwards, shaken.
Tropical takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hearts lands with a straight right. Tropical didn't see that one coming.
Tropical misses with a hook.
Tropical ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tropical moves away.
Pollo Tropical is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hearts blocks a jab.
Hearts digs a good body shot into Tropical's ribs.
Tropical misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearts.
Tropical takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Hearts catches Tropical right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearts misses with a left hand
enabling Tropical to counter with a crisp jab.
Hearts scores with a jab.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Tropical uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearts.
Nice defenses there by Tropical.#T1#
Hearts misses with a few strikes there.
Hearts has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hearts throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tropical to counter with a crisp jab.
Tropical slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Hearts is rocked!
Tropical lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hearts circles away quickly and effectively.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Tropical was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hearts.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Tropical misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearts lands a nice shot to the body.
Tropical scores with the left hand. Hearts knows he should have avoided that one.
Hearts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Hearts.
Tropical ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearts moves away.
Hearts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tropical.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Tropical misses.
A leg kick checked by Tropical.
Tropical rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hearts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Tropical takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hearts shoots in but no luck this time.
Tropical on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tropical will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tropical has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tropical staying out of range there.
Tropical misses with a hook.
Tropical throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hearts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tropical moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tropical was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tropical scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hearts misses with a looping right.
Hearts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Tropical tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearts lands a head shot.#T3#
A jab from Hearts finds it's way through Tropical's defenses.
Tropical throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hearts scores with a nice head shot.
Hearts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hearts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hearts shoots and misses
and Tropical counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hearts thinking.
Pollo Tropical has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Hearts.
Hearts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tropical was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearts.
An attempted straight right counter from Tropical misses the target.
Hearts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hearts blocks a jab.
Hearts lands a two punch combo.
Tropical lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tropical throws out a powerful jab.
Hearts is still on wobbly legs! Can Tropical finish him?
TJ Hearts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Hearts seems to have recovered his senses.
Hearts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tropical throwing a counter right hand but Hearts manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
Tropical gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Tropical cracks a nice hook into Hearts's ribs.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Tropical.
Hearts throws a hook but Tropical blocks it.
Hearts scores with a punch to the head.
Tropical looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearts is just out of range.
A jab from Tropical misses.
Tropical misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts lands a nice hook to Tropical's body. Tropical takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tropical walks into a stiff left hand from Hearts.
Tropical throws a nice looking combination but Hearts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tropical misses with a series of wild punches.
Hearts lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pollo Tropical will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts'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#
Hearts missing with a left hand there. Tropical was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tropical scores with a shot to the body.
Tropical throws a big shot that misses.
Tropical waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearts.
Tropical connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hearts. Hearts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tropical rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hearts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tropical moves away.
Tropical misses with a double jab.
A combination from Tropical does no damage.
Hearts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tropical takes a swing at Hearts's ribcage but misses.
Hearts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hearts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hearts works Tropical's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Hearts connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Hearts does it's job there.
Hearts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Tropical moves out of range as Hearts strikes.
Tropical swinging wildly here.
Hearts looks to score with a jab to the body but Tropical is just out of range.
A lazy left from Hearts finds it's target.
Tropical is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts.
Hearts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearts lands with a right hand.
Hearts slips a straight right by Tropical.
Tropical sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tropical dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tropical is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts.
Tropical pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tropical moves out of range as Hearts strikes.
A shot to the liver by Hearts. Beautiful body shot.
Tropical scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
That has opened up TJ Hearts's cut even more.#TD2#
Hearts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tropical manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tropical wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hearts is now in half guard.
Tropical is not content to let Hearts control the position.
Tropical has a hand on Hearts's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hearts takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Tropical is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tropical tries to lock up and control but Hearts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hearts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tropical keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hearts landing shots from mount. #T4#
Tropical wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Tropical wants to control but Hearts is having none of it.
Hearts lands a big elbow.
Tropical is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tropical really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hearts has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tropical's face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: AFC #10
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tropical!
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Tropical.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Tropical moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tropical's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tropical tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Tropical throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tropical dips to his left and cracks Karlsson with an uppercut!
Tropical misses with a looping right.
Tropical keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
A combination from Tropical does no damage.
Tropical looks to land a combination. Karlsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tropical takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karlsson dips to his left and cracks Tropical with an uppercut!
Karlsson misses with a low kick.
Tropical unleashes a big counter combination but Karlsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Tropical misses. #T1#
Tropical fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Tropical.
Karlsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Tropical misses.
Tropical throws a series of punches but Karlsson avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Karlsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tropical's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karlsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tropical scrambles back to his feet.
Tropical uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tropical.
Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tropical misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson moves out of range as Tropical strikes.
Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cheese Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson tries to bum rush Tropical with a series of wild strikes but Tropical uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tropical.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tropical displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab. #T2#
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Tropical connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Tropical throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Tropical moved out of range.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson sets himself, and Tropical steps forward looking for the clinch! Karlsson avoids it this time.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson misses with a hook.
Tropical misses with a double jab.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Tropical.
Karlsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tropical throws a sloppy body shot
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tropical takes a step back to recover.
Karlsson works the jab nicely.#T3#
Tropical thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karlsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tropical throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson needs to keep his hands up - Tropical had a free shot at his head there.
Tropical swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Tropical will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tropical takes one on the button.#KD#
Karlsson sends Tropical crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Karlsson is motioning to the referee to let Tropical up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Tropical is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson lands a jab to Tropical's midsection.
Tropical is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tropical looks winded!
Tropical switches off momentarily and Karlsson cracks him with a monster right hand! Tropical topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Karlsson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Karlsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Karlsson!
Karl Karlsson made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.

Event: AFC #7
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Tropical tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Tropical is quick to defend against it.
Tropical has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tropical is looking to clinch but Halo is avoiding it.
Halo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tropical.
Halo lands a glancing blow to the side of Tropical's head.
Tropical moves out of range as Halo strikes.
Tropical throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tropical throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tropical closes the distance but Halo moves to the side #TD#
and Halo counters with a single leg into guard. Tropical didn't expect that.
Halo postures up in Tropical's guard and throws a big left but Tropical blocks it.
Tropical is trying to keep Halo in close.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tropical working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Halo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo postures up and lands a big shot to Tropical's brow.
Tropical looking to control.
Halo won't allow Tropical to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Halo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tropical is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Tropical wants to sweep but no luck.
Tropical keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halo works over Tropical with some ground and pound from guard.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo wants to control from the top but Tropical keeps moving. #T2#
Halo chips away with some ground and pound.
Tropical keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Halo scores with punches from side control.
Tropical takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tropical on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Halo lands a few punches from side control.
Halo advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo looking to finish Tropical with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tropical!#SUB#
Halo working for a guillotine from mount but Tropical is in no mood to give up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tropical tries to lock up and control but Halo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halo lands with some strikes.
Halo connects with a bit shot that sees Tropical covering up! More strikes from Halo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Halo is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Kassius Halo stared into the camera and said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: AFC #3
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tropical.#CL2#
Tropical takes the fight into the clinch.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Hanagan avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Tropical comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Hanagan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tropical regains guard immediately.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropical is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tropical is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan trying to control but Tropical is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hanagan is fighting to break Tropical's control of his arms but Tropical is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropical is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanagan dips to his left and cracks Tropical with an uppercut!
A jab from Tropical does it's job there.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tropical wants to clinch up but Hanagan keeps it at a distance.
Tropical throws a right and a left that Hanagan avoids nicely.
Tropical misses with a hook.#T2#
Hanagan connects with a jab.
Hanagan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tropical tries to avoid it but Hanagan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tropical to the ground. Tropical escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tropical has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tropical tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tropical tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tropical as he avoids it easily.
Hanagan misses with a combination
and Hanagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
Hanagan tries to counter with a takedown but Tropical is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Hanagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tropical misses with a shot to the body
and Hanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanagan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tropical cracks Hanagan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Tropical drives through and clinches with Hanagan against the cage. #T3#
Hanagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tropical is defending well.
Tropical tries to work over Hanagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanagan wants a takedown.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Tropical is stalling here.
Hanagan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanagan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tropical fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pollo Tropical is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tropical takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanagan goes for a takedown attempt but Tropical pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tropical ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Hanagan throws a series of punches but Tropical avoids them all with ease.
Tropical uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanagan.
Tropical is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
Tropical throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanagan tries to counter with a takedown but Tropical is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Tropical moves into range and clinches up with Hanagan.
Tropical pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Hanagan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hanagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tropical gets back to full guard.
Tropical wants to stand up but Hanagan is controlling him.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Tropical is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical 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#
Tropical listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pollo Tropical seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tropical misses the jab.
Hanagan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanagan scores with a body shot.
Tropical misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tropical scores with a punch to the head.
Hanagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tropical.
Tropical closes the distance but Hanagan moves to the side
and Hanagan counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical needs to keep his hands up - Hanagan had a free shot at his head there.
Hanagan slips a jab and a cross from Tropical. #TD#
Hanagan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tropical tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hanagan is in Tropical's guard.#ES2#
Tropical scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pollo Tropical is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Tropical. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Hanagan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Tropical rushes Hanagan and presses him up against the cage.
Tropical throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hanagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tropical gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tropical gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tropical tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
Hanagan tries to score a body lock takedown but Tropical shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Hanagan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Hanagan can't get the takedown.
Hanagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tropical works on Hanagan's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tropical is pressed up against the cage. Hanagan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tropical down to the mat. Tropical avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Tropical drives through and clinches with Hanagan against the cage.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical is leaning against Hanagan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Tropical lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanagan or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tropical gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanagan. #TD#
Hanagan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hanagan stops Tropical from standing up.
Tropical looking to control.
Tropical looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Hanagan slips nicely into half guard.
Tropical is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tropical keeps working.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Tropical is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanagan.
Hanagan is thwarting Tropical's attempts to control the position.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tropical keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tropical still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tropical has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hanagan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tropical's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Tropical seems content to control.
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Tropical has control of the leg.
Tropical is thwarting Hanagan's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tropical moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tropical has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanagan works Tropical's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Tropical closes the distance and pushes Hanagan back into the cage.
Hanagan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanagan.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanagan takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tropical tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
Tropical just leaning against Hanagan, taking a breather.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical pushes Hanagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Hanagan is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Tropical.
Oh Hanagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Tropical - that landed with a thud. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Tropical.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tropical as the two fighters clinch.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanagan or not.
Hanagan seems to have got his legs back now.
Tropical tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
Tropical tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
Tropical stalling in the clinch but Hanagan improves position.
Tropical is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tropical lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanagan backwards.
Tropical controlling the action here for a moment.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Hanagan avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage.
Hanagan prevents a body shot from Tropical.
Tropical is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hanagan dodges an elbow strike from Tropical.
Hanagan blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Hanagan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tropical pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tropical.
Hanagan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hanagan has clasped his hands together around Tropical's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Tropical sneaks out the side door and pushes Hanagan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanagan takes a swing at Tropical's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Tropical gets a clinch.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Hanagan shrugs off.
Hanagan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tropical prevents it. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tropical creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tropical gets underhooks to prevent Hanagan's takedown attempt.
Hanagan can't get the takedown.
Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanagan controls his hands.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Hanagan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Tropical scores with a shot to the side of Hanagan's head.
Hanagan is looking for a takedown.
Charley Hanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tropical throws an elbow but misses.
Tropical scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanagan tries to score a body lock takedown but Tropical shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tropical lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Hanagan controls the action.
Hanagan takes a shot to the head.
Hanagan looking for a takedown.
Hanagan wants to take the fight to the mat but Tropical manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Hanagan takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tropical pushes Hanagan against the cage. Tropical is working some dirty boxing. Tropical pushes off with a quick right hook! Hanagan goes down! Hanagan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tropical moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pollo Tropical!
After the big win, Pollo Tropical made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'.

Event: DARE 51
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Tropical takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Tropical rushes Tycoon and presses him up against the cage.
Tycoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Tropical stalling in the clinch.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside.
Tycoon dodges an elbow strike from Tropical.
Tycoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Tycoon on the inside.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Tycoon controls the action.
Tycoon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tycoon gets through Tropical's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tycoon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Tycoon.
Tycoon lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tropical.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Tycoon has been cut.
Tropical tries a body shot but Tycoon blocks it.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Tycoon controls the action.
Tycoon digs a right hand underneath Tropical's ribcage. Tropical let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body.
Tycoon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tropical's elbow. #T1#
Tycoon tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Tycoon back against the cage.
Tycoon tries to work over Tropical's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tycoon scores with a shoulder strike.
Tropical is trying to stall.
Tycoon lands a right hand.
Tycoon has a couple of punches blocked by Tropical.
Tycoon scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tropical just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tycoon's brow.
Tycoon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tycoon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tropical taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside.
Tropical looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tycoon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tycoon throws a head punch that misses.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Tycoon.
Tycoon prevents a body shot from Tropical. #T2#
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Tycoon cracks Tropical with a nice body shot.
Tycoon blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tropical lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tycoon struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tycoon.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon misses with a punch to the body.
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tropical tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tycoon swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tycoon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tycoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tropical prevents a body shot from Tycoon. #T3#
Tropical misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tycoon.
A hook to the body from Tropical.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Tycoon.
Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tycoon's elbow.
Tropical swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropical tries to work over Tycoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tycoon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tycoon.
Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tycoon's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tycoon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tycoon tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Tycoon back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tycoon - that landed with a thud.
Tropical tries a body shot but Tycoon blocks it.
Tycoon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tropical blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Tropical on the inside.
Tycoon tries to work over Tropical's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tropical displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tycoon up against the cage.#T4#
Tycoon lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tycoon swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tycoon is leaning against Tropical and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tycoon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tropicals head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropical.
Tycoon has a couple of punches blocked by Tropical.
Tropical looking to slow down the pace here.
Tycoon is leaning against Tropical and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Tycoon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tropical doesn't manage to clinch there - Tycoon circles away. #CL2#
Tropical has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tycoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Tycoon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tycoon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tycoon's cut.
That's time! Tycoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tropical tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tycoon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tycoon lands with an uppercut that bounces Tropical off the cage and back into range.
Tycoon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tycoon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tycoon lands a lovely overhand right.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tropical tries to clinch but Tycoon is having none of it.
Tycoon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tropical rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tycoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tropical misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tropical fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tycoon connects with a single shot there.
Tycoon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tropical can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Tropical drives through and clinches with Tycoon against the cage.
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!
Tycoon misses with a body punch.
Tycoon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tycoon misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Tycoon misses with a body punch.
Tycoon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tropical's elbow.
Tycoon lands a shot to the body.
Tycoon lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tropical.
Tycoon can't find room to land a body shot as Tropical controls the action.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mike Tycoon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tycoon blocks the elbow strike.
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon digs a right hand into Tropical's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tropical's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Tycoon.
Tropical is breathing heavily.
Tycoon blocks a body shot from Tropical.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Tycoon.
Tropical takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Tycoon.
A short uppercut from Tycoon.
Tropical throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Tropical pushes off an throws an elbow but Tycoon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Tycoon breaks the clinch.
Tycoon looks to throw the jab but Tropical is out of range.
Tycoon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Tycoon lands a left and a right that send Tropical crashing to the mat, dazed. Tycoon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Tropical is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Pollo Tropical has been cut.
Tycoon ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Tropical out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tycoon!
A victorious Mike Tycoon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE : RETRIBUTION
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Tropical tries to clinch but Zimmerman is having none of it.
Tropical moves out of range as Zimmerman throws a body kick.
Tropical fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tropical misses with a hook
and Zimmerman counters with a series of strikes. Tropical will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zimmerman scores with a nice body kick.
Zimmerman lands an overhand right.
Zimmerman throws a low kick but Tropical avoids it.
Zimmerman throws the left hand but Tropical avoids the punch easily.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman misses with a body shot.
Zimmerman misses with a shot to the body
and Tropical cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tropical takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zimmerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tropical slips under a jab.
Zimmerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tropical.
Tropical throws a right hand that Zimmerman ducks under and follows up with a left that Zimmerman also avoids with ease.
Tropical tries to clinch there but Zimmerman circles away. #T1#
Zimmerman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Zimmerman pushes Tropical up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zimmerman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zimmerman's elbow. #BC2#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tropical stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zimmerman.#CL#
Tropical rushes Zimmerman and presses him up against the cage.
Tropical creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zimmerman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zimmerman blocks a body shot from Tropical.
Tropical is working Zimmerman over against the cage.
Zimmerman lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zimmerman is looking to break free of the clinch but Tropical has double underhooks. #T2#
Tropical lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tropical.
Zimmerman tries to break the clinch but Tropical is controlling the position. #BC2#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tropical tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zimmerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tropical gets a clinch.
Tropical is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tropical.#CL#
Tropical clinches up against the cage.
Tropical tries a body shot but Zimmerman blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tropical throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Zimmerman is looking to break free of the clinch but Tropical has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zimmerman as Tropical tries to tie him up.
Tropical tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tropical has Zimmerman pressed against the cage, preventing Zimmerman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Tropical.
Zimmerman avoiding damage.
Zimmerman wants to get back to striking at distance but Tropical won't allow it.
Tropical looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zimmerman takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Frankie Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman avoids a wild elbow strike from Tropical.
Zimmerman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Tropical rushes Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Zimmerman avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage.
Tropical lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards. #T4##BC2#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Tropical.
Tropical tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Tropical gets tackled into the cage by Zimmerman. Zimmerman maintains the clinch.
Zimmerman working hard to break the clinch.
Zimmerman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tropical walks away with a smile on his face. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tropical wants to clinch up but Zimmerman keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Tropical's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tropical wants to clinch but Zimmerman slips to the side
and Zimmerman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical tries to clinch up.
Zimmerman misses with a combination
and Zimmerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Tropical rushes Zimmerman and presses him up against the cage.
Zimmerman tries a body shot but Tropical blocks it.
Zimmerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frankie Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frankie Zimmerman'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#
Tropical looks to clinch
and Zimmerman counters with a head kick. That will keep Tropical thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tropical keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zimmerman misses with a body shot
and Tropical counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Tropical clinches with his opponent.
Tropical misses with an elbow strike.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside.
Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zimmerman's elbow.
Zimmerman throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Zimmerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tropical with a jab.#CL2#
Zimmerman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tropical, pushing him back against the cage.
Tropical misses with an elbow over the top.
Tropical lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tropical is trying to stall.
Zimmerman wants to get back to striking at distance but Tropical won't allow it.
Tropical fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Zimmerman trying to control the position but instead, Tropical has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zimmerman into the cage.#T1#
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Tropical - that landed with a thud.
Zimmerman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Zimmerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Tropical.#CL#
Tropical takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Zimmerman breaks from the clinch.
Tropical fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman moves out of range as Tropical strikes.
Zimmerman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pollo Tropical is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Tropical does no damage.
Zimmerman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tropical has time to react.#CL2#
Zimmerman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zimmerman as Tropical tries to tie him up. #T2#
Zimmerman can't break the clinch.
Zimmerman stalling in the clinch.
Tropical misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pollo Tropical has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Zimmerman breaks from the clinch.
Tropical works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tropical misses with a two punch combination.
Tropical doesn't manage to clinch there - Zimmerman circles away.
Tropical is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tropical fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.
Tropical misses with some punches.
Tropical works on Zimmerman's body with a couple of short punches.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Zimmerman controls the action.
Tropical misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tropical gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Zimmerman controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tropical.
Zimmerman blocks an elbow strike.
Tropical throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Zimmerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tropical throws a series of strikes that have Zimmerman backpedaling.
Tropical moves in looking to clinch but Zimmerman pushes him off.
As Tropical backs off Zimmerman throws a huge counter combo but Tropical manages to avoid it all.
Tropical takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zimmerman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Zimmerman looks to move away, Tropical throws a big counter combo but Zimmerman just gets out of the way.#KD#
Tropical throws a left that rocks Zimmerman and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tropical dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Zimmerman regain composure! #ROC#
Zimmerman is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Frankie Zimmerman's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Tropical tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tropical has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Tropical decides to stand back up. Tropical steps back and let's Zimmerman get back to his feet.#T4#
Tropical tries to clinch but Zimmerman moves away
and Zimmerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tropical tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tropical wants to clinch up but Zimmerman keeps it at a distance.
Tropical takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left and a right from Tropical both land. Nice combination.
Zimmerman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Tropical takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tropical.
Zimmerman is still on wobbly legs! Can Tropical finish him?
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Zimmerman avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage. #BC2#
Zimmerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zimmerman seems to have recovered his senses.
Zimmerman throws a series of punches but Tropical moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tropical.
Tropical scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Zimmerman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Tropical moves into the clinch.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tropical pushes off an throws an elbow but Zimmerman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tropical tries a body shot but Zimmerman blocks it. #BC2#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Tropical is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zimmerman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tropical tries to clinch up
letting Zimmerman counter with a right hand.
Zimmerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tropical swinging wildly here.
Zimmerman tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman scores with a kick to the body.
Tropical lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zimmerman punishes Tropical's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Zimmerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tropical throws out the jab.
Zimmerman is looking to land body kicks.
Tropical tries to clinch up but Zimmerman circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Tropical misses.
Zimmerman lands with a nice combination. Tropical backs away looking to recover.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tropical.#CUT#
The cut above Frankie Zimmerman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tropical takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Tropical has closed the distance and engaged Zimmerman in a clinch.
Tropical tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tropical tries to work over Zimmerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Zimmerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tropical darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tropical is looking to clinch.
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tropical.#T2#
Zimmerman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimmerman keeps the fight on the outside.
Zimmerman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Tropical has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zimmerman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tropical misses with an uppercut
and Zimmerman counters with a low kick, right behind Tropical 's knee.
Tropical tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zimmerman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zimmerman takes one on the button.
Zimmerman defending well as Tropical loads up on a big left hand.
Tropical tries to clinch up.
Tropical moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Zimmerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zimmerman lands a leg kick that knocks Tropical off balance momentarily.#CL#
Tropical closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Zimmerman breaks from the clinch.
Frankie Zimmerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Tropical gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zimmerman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tropical is pushing Zimmerman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zimmerman is looking to break free of the clinch but Tropical has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tropical. #BC2#
Zimmerman breaks from the clinch.
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tropical.
Zimmerman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zimmerman scores with a sloppy right hand. Tropical should have avoided that one. #T4#
Tropical tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zimmerman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zimmerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tropical staying out of range there.
Tropical doesn't manage to clinch there - Zimmerman circles away.
Zimmerman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Zimmerman moves into range and clinches up with Tropical.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tropical wants to stall. #BC2#
Zimmerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Tropical has managed to clinch.
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Zimmerman avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to break the clinch but Tropical is controlling the position.
Zimmerman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Frankie Zimmerman just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Frankie Zimmerman's cut.
That's time! Tropical's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Zimmerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Tropical and sends Zimmerman crashing to the mat! Tropical follows him down to the mat - Zimmerman regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ES2#
Zimmerman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical tries to clinch but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Zimmerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tropical tries to counter with a takedown but Zimmerman is quick to defend against it.
Zimmerman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zimmerman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tropical counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pollo Tropical!
After the big win, Pollo Tropical made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DARE: BATTLE OF LA
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Alzate throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Pollo Tropical has been cut.
Alzate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tropical counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alzate.#CL#
Tropical rushes Alzate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alzate tries a body shot but Tropical blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzate.
Alzate presses Tropical against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tropical stalling the fight.
Tropical digs a right hand underneath Alzate's ribcage. Alzate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alzate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Alzate to work.
We've been informed that Alzate 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.
Alzate working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzate lands an uppercut.
Tropical has Alzate pressed against the cage, preventing Alzate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alzate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzate stalling in the clinch but Tropical improves position.
Alzate scores with a hook to the body.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Tropical is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alzate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alzate.
Alzate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropical tries a body shot but Alzate blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzate.
Alzate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropical.
Alzate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alzate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alzate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzate lands a nice uppercut.
Alzate content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzate.
A right hand to the body from Alzate.
Alzate is working Tropical over against the cage.
Tropical is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzate. #T2#
Alzate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzate lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tropical creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alzate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzate scores with a shot to the side of Tropical's head.
Tropical blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzate.
Alzate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alzate lands a shot to the body.
Alzate dodges an elbow strike from Tropical.
Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzate's elbow.
Alzate scores with a shot to the side of Tropical's head.
Alzate prevents a body shot from Tropical.
Alzate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Alzate.
Nice body punch from Alzate - that landed with a thud.
Alzate lands a body shot.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Alzate working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Alzate.
A shot in the inside from Alzate.
Alzate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alzate gets through Tropical's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Tropical is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Alzate.
Oh Tropical is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alzate unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tropical! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Alzate is unloading with more strikes now! Tropical drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Alzate!

Event: DARE 37
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Tropical pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Kong lands a right hand.
Kong blocks an elbow strike from Tropical.
Tropical stalling in the clinch but Kong improves position.
A hook to the body from Kong.
Kong is working Tropical over against the cage.
Kong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tropical.
Tropical misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Tropical's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tropical leaning against his opponent.
Kong presses Tropical against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tropical looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tropicals head.
Kong scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tropical.
Tropical's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kong works on Tropical's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tropical tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kong lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Tropical tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Tropical fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Tropical gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Tropical should have avoided that one.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong connects with a looping right hand.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Tropical. Those never looked like landing.
Tropical avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong is looking to slow Tropical down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Tropical has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kong as Tropical tries to tie him up.
Kong lands a left hand.
Tropical misses with a body punch. #T3#
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Kong stalling against the cage.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Kong tries a body shot but Tropical blocks it.
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Tropical is rocked!
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Tropical is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong lands a body punch.
Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kong dips a shoulder and cracks Tropical with a mighty uppercut! Tropical falls back against the cage and Kong unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tropical is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kong screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
After the fight, Xafan Kong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON VIII
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Tropical. Those never looked like landing.
Tropical throws a combination that misses #TD#
and DeSilva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSilva.
Tropical is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and DeSilva dives into side control. #REVB#
DeSilva trying to control the position but Tropical is working away.
Tropical stops DeSilva from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
DeSilva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tropical is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeSilva wants to control but Tropical is keeping him busy. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
DeSilva tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
DeSilva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tropical is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeSilva moves into full mount! #SUB#
DeSilva has hold of Tropical's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tropical manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
DeSilva tries to control but Tropical wriggling away. #T2#
DeSilva looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeSilva wants to control the pace but Tropical is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
DeSilva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tropical is now in DeSilva's guard. A big mistake from DeSilva there, giving up the dominant position!
DeSilva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
DeSilva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tropical is wriggling around but DeSilva manages to pass to half guard. #T3#
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Tropical is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSilva trying to mount his opponent but Tropical defends it.
Tropical trying to control but DeSilva postures up.
DeSilva moves nicely into side control.
Tropical is not content to let DeSilva control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeSilva happy to just control the position for now.
Tropical tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeSilva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Tropical is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSilva working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tropical throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSilva.
Tropical falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and DeSilva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tropical won't be happy with that. #SUB#
DeSilva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
DeSilva swings around for an armbar but Tropical sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into DeSilva's guard.
Tropical trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
DeSilva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tropical defends well.#SUB#
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Tropical pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
DeSilva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tropical defends well.#T1#
Tropical passes DeSilva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
DeSilva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tropical pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSilva manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been informed that Tropical has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
DeSilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tropical avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
DeSilva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tropical is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for DeSilva.
DeSilva sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tropical is looking to take a break and control but DeSilva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSilva is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
DeSilva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tropical not doing much here. #SUB#
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tropical pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
DeSilva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tropical can do to turn this around?
DeSilva moves into full guard. #SU2#
Tropical gets to his feet. DeSilva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes from Tropical. Those never looked like landing.
Tropical throws a right and a left that DeSilva avoids nicely.
Tropical takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pollo Tropical will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tropical misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSilva dodges the punch combination from Tropical. #TD#
DeSilva gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
DeSilva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tropical could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but DeSilva has cracked it and Tropical is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by DeSilva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!

Event: Steel Penn - ICON VI
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Tropical lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Tropical clinches with his opponent.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harmbe.
Harmbe prevents a body shot from Tropical.
Harmbe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Harmbe avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage.
Harmbe is trying to break the clinch but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harmbes head.
Harmbe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harmbe stalls.
Harmbe misses with a knee to the head.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Tropical blocks with his arms.
Tropical gets through Harmbe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tropical managing to block the knees to the body from Harmbe.
Tropical is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harmbe is keeping busy.
Harmbe misses with some punches.
Tropical tries to work over Harmbe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Tropical throws an elbow that misses.
Harmbe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tropical displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harmbe up against the cage.
Tropical lands an uppercut.
Tropical stalling in the clinch but Harmbe improves position.
I was talking to Tropical's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harmbe's defenses.
Tropical works on Harmbe's body with a couple of short punches.
Harmbe blocks an elbow strike.
Harmbe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
Harmbe throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Harmbe.
Harmbe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body.
Tropical scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tropical. #BC2#
Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tropical lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harmbe circles away quickly and effectively.#T2##KD#
Tropical lands a left and a right that send Harmbe crashing to the mat, dazed. Tropical thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Harold Harmbe has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Harmbe.
Tropical throws a right and a left that Harmbe avoids nicely.
Tropical avoids the head kick by Harmbe.
Harmbe missing with a left hand there. Tropical was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tropical displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harmbe throws out the jab.
Tropical is looking to counter punch.
Tropical misses with a series of wild punches.
Tropical connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harmbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tropical was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmbe.#CL#
Tropical has Harmbe up against the cage in a clinch.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Harmbe shrugs off.
Tropical lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tropical.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Harmbe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harmbe's elbow.
Harmbe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tropical gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical lands a body punch.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harmbe lands a nice uppercut.
Harmbe trying to control the position but instead, Tropical has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harmbe into the cage.
Tropical lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Tropical.
Tropical lands with a short shot to the head.
Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Tropical is blocking nicely.
Tropical prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Tropical.
Harmbe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harmbe scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harmbes head.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harmbe's defenses.
Harmbe looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Tropical.
Tropical is leaning against Harmbe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harmbe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Harmbe controls the action.
Harmbe throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Harmbe takes an elbow to the temple.
Tropical stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Harmbe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harmbe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Harmbe misses with a straight left.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Harmbe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harmbe looks to score with a jab to the body but Tropical is just out of range.
Harmbe scores with a decent looking hook.
Tropical swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe.
Tropical looks to land a left hand but Harmbe moved out of range nicely.
Tropical moves in looking to clinch but Harmbe pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tropical takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tropical throws a right and a left that Harmbe avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Tropical both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Harmbe misses its intended target.
Harmbe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tropical defending well as Harmbe loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Harmbe lands a body shot.
Harmbe connects with the punch.
Tropical tries to clinch but Harmbe is having none of it.
Harmbe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harmbe misses with a body punch
enabling Tropical to counter with a crisp jab.
Tropical swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Harmbe moves into the clinch.
Tropical is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harmbe can do to turn this around?
Harmbe blocking some punches.
Tropical lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harmbe landing knees to the head.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tropical just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harmbe's brow.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Harmbe.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Tropical blocks with his arms.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harmbe misses with a knee to the head.
Harmbe's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harmbe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pollo Tropical has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harmbe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical misses with a body punch. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Harmbe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Harmbe pushes Tropical back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harmbe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical gets through Harmbe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harmbe is struggling to control the position.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Harmbe controls the action.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harmbe or not.
Tropical lands a hook that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Harmbe controls the action.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tropical lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tropical holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Harmbe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tropical gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tropical works on Harmbe's body with a couple of short punches.
Tropical lands a left hand.
Tropical pushes off an throws an elbow but Harmbe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harmbe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical digs a right hand underneath Harmbe's ribcage. Harmbe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harmbe is breathing heavily.
Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Tropical blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Tropical manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tropical has Harmbe pushed against the cage.
Tropical controlling the action here for a moment.
Tropical seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Harmbe tries to land knees in the clinch but Tropical avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Harmbe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harmbe trying to stall but Tropical improves his position.
Harmbe stalling in the clinch but Tropical improves position.
Harmbe seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Tropical is blocking nicely.
Harmbe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tropical.
Harmbe prevents a body shot from Tropical.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harmbe.
Tropical looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Tropical.
Nice elbow from Tropical.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tropical lands a hook that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tropical blocks it with crossed arms.
Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Harmbe controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Tropical - that landed with a thud.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside.
Tropical lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Harmbe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical throws a series of punches but Harmbe moves out of range.
Tropical tries to clinch but Harmbe moves out of range.
Harmbe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harmbe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tropical.
Harmbe throws a shot from downtown. Tropical moves away and avoids it.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Harmbe.
Tropical swinging wildly here.
Harmbe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harmbe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harmbe taking a breather.
Tropical pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Harmbe in his tracks for a moment.
Tropical stops a takedown attempt from Harmbe.
Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Tropical digs a right hand underneath Harmbe's ribcage. Harmbe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harmbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tropical throws an elbow that misses.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Tropical is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Tropical is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tropical lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tropical digs a right hand underneath Harmbe's ribcage. Harmbe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Harmbe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harmbe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harmbe is trying to break the clinch but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Harmbe 's eye.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical controlling the action here for a moment.
Tropical blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Harmbe swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harmbe blocks an elbow strike from Tropical.
Tropical pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harmbe working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Tropical lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harmbe looking to slow down the pace here.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Tropical blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
Tropical fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tropical tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tropical paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tropical is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pollo Tropical is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harmbe misses with a combination
and Tropical counters with a nice uppercut.
Tropical throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harmbe.
Tropical throws a right and a left that Harmbe avoids nicely.
Harmbe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tropical manages to avoid it.
Tropical was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harmbe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tropical looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harmbe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Tropical scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Harmbe finds it's way through Tropical's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tropical gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harmbe.
Harmbe loads up on a big right hand but Tropical slips the punch.
Harmbe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tropical sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Tropical. Those never looked like landing.
Harmbe throws a right hand that misses
and Tropical counters with a nice uppercut.
Tropical moves away from the strike by Harmbe.
Harmbe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Tropical pushes Harmbe up against the cage in a clinch.
Harmbe prevents a body shot from Tropical.
Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Harmbe controls his hands.
Harmbe misses with some punches.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harmbe misses with a hook to the ribs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollo Tropical!
Pollo Tropical thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Harold Harmbe was interviewed post fight and said 'Time for heavyweight.'.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON III
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Tropical lands a body shot.
Tropical ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.#CL2#
Tropical moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropical.
Still in the clinch, Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryan as Tropical tries to tie him up.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tropical has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan tries a body shot but Tropical blocks it.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body.
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage.
Tropical softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tropical pushes off an throws an elbow but Ryan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tropical tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan stalling in the clinch but Tropical improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Tropical controls the action.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
Ryan has Tropical pressed against the cage.
Tropical stalling in the clinch.
Tropical misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Ryan breaks the clinch. #T2#
Tropical throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan throws a hook but Tropical avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Tropical.
A punch combination from Tropical misses.
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tropical to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Tropical does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tropical takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Tropical avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tropical tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Ryan lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Tropical can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Ryan and Tropical drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Ryan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Ryan!
Jimmy Ryan retains his light heavyweight title!
Jimmy Ryan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON I
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Tropical moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Johnson jumps guard but Tropical stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tropical comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tropical smiles and moves away.
Tropical lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Tropical displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Tropical does no damage. #TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tropical was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson won't allow Tropical to get back to his feet. #T1#
Tropical is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tropical pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Tropical being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tropical has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson trying to control but Tropical is working from the bottom.
Johnson passes Tropical's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tropical wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Tropical is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Tropical is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Tropical trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Tropical is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tropical is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tropical's thigh. Tropical counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tropical looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tropical wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tropical throws a one two combo.
Tropical keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson'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##CL2#
Tropical gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tropical tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tropical working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tropical lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tropical just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tropical to keep the fight standing.
Tropical is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tropical works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Tropical as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tropical.
Tropical lands a right hand.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tropical has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tropical - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tropical scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Pollo Tropical seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Tropical softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical lands a body punch.
Tropical lands with a right to the head.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Tropical is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Tropical stalling against the cage.
Tropical lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tropical stalling.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical lands a body punch.
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Tropical is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tropical as the two fighters clinch.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Tropical cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not. #T4#
Tropical scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tropical.
Tropical is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tropical presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson letting Tropical take a breather here.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Tropical lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tropical walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tropical cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Tropical. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Tropical darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tropical to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Tropical works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tropical stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Good body shot from Tropical.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tropical.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tropical.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Tropical.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tropical to keep the fight standing.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tropical makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tropical stalling in the clinch.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tropical lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Nice elbow from Tropical.
Nice body punch from Tropical - that landed with a thud.
Tropical stalls.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Come on Tropical - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical. #CUT2#
Anthony Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tropical gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
Tropical cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pollo Tropical is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Tropical manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Tropical lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
Tropical lands with a right to the head.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Tropical lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Tropical dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollo Tropical!
After winning the bout, Pollo Tropical thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Stell Penn ICON - New Life
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Tropical. Those never looked like landing.
Lofmark misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lofmark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tropical swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lofmark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tropical's head.#KD2#
Tropical drops Lofmark with a beautiful combination! Lofmark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tropical is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Lofmark is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jonas Lofmark has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tropical throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Lofmark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tropical lands with a cross.
Lofmark misses with a looping right.
Lofmark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Studio in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Lofmark has managed to clinch.
Lofmark seems to have got his legs back now.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropical.
Lofmark is stalling here.
Tropical's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Tropical swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lofmark taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lofmark.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Lofmark stalling the fight.
Tropical lands a right hand. #CUT2#
Jonas Lofmark's cut is getting worse.
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Lofmark in his tracks for a moment.
Lofmark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Tropical.
A short left from Lofmark.
Lofmark slows down the pace here.
Lofmark throws a head punch that misses.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Tropical lands with a right to the head.
Lofmark blocks a body shot from Tropical.
Tropical lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Jonas Lofmark's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lofmark's elbow.
Lofmark stalling in the clinch.
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lofmark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Lofmark controls the action.
Lofmark wants a takedown but no success here.
Lofmark avoiding damage.
Lofmark misses with some punches.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Lofmark controls the action.
Lofmark leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tropical blocking some punches.
Lofmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Lofmark misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Tropical throws a punch but it's blocked by Lofmark.
Lofmark throws a head punch that misses.
Tropical lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lofmark dodges an elbow strike from Tropical.
Lofmark has a couple of punches blocked by Tropical. #TD#
Lofmark has hold of one of Tropical's legs. Tropical is fighting the takedown attempt but Lofmark gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lofmark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lofmark won't allow Tropical to sweep him here.
Tropical avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lofmark won't allow Tropical to get back to his feet.
Lofmark throwing strikes but missing.
Tropical keeping full guard, as Lofmark tries to pass.
Lofmark working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Lofmark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lofmark prevents Tropical from getting back to his feet.
Tropical has momentary wrist control but Lofmark slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lofmark looking to sit in guard and control but Tropical gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tropical works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lofmark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lofmark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tropical wants to control from the top but Lofmark keeps moving.
Lofmark is trying to control the position but Tropical postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pollo Tropical will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonas Lofmark'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#
Tropical swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lofmark misses with a double jab
and Tropical counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tropical scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lofmark throws a shot from downtown. Tropical moves away and avoids it.
Tropical avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tropical misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tropical. Lofmark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lofmark is looking to counter the offense by Tropical and move into the clinch.
Tropical lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
Jeez, Jonas Lofmark's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#CL2#
Tropical drives through and clinches with Lofmark against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Tropical gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lofmark.
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lofmark swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollo Tropical seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lofmark's elbow. #T1#
Tropical misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tropical blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pollo Tropical!
During a confident post fight interview, Pollo Tropical thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Last Hoorah
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tropical. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Tropical's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tropical is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Tropical throws a big counter combination but Pulkkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Tropical walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tropical misses with a straight left.
Tropical throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tropical is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Tropical slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen looks to land a combination. Tropical sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tropical tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tropical steps away.
Tropical moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Tropical takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tropical will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Pulkkinen misses with a few strikes there.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Tropical ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tropical takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tropical is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Tropical lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pulkkinens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropical.
Pulkkinen gets through Tropical's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tropical effectively controlling the action here.
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen is trying to stall.
I was talking to Tropical's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Tropical blocking some punches.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Tropical misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Tropical tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen pushes Tropical back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tropical's elbow.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tropical prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Tropical blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Tropical misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Pulkkinen tries to circle away but Tropical has him pinned against the cage.
Tropical displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pulkkinen up against the cage.
Tropical pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Tropical lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Tropical misses with an elbow over the top.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Tropical as the two fighters clinch.
Tropical tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Tropical lands with a left to the head.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen'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#
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Tropical.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Tropical closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tropical digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Tropical misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tropical pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands. #T1#
Tropical looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tropicals head.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Tropical blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tropical tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it. #BC2#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tropical looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical misses with a double jab.
Tropical tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Tropical wants to clinch
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tropical takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tropical's hands.
Tropical throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Tropical misses.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tropical takes a step back to recover.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tropical tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tropical tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves away
and Pulkkinen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tropical is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tropical misses with a jab to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a series of strikes. Tropical will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Tropical is rocked!
Pulkkinen is stalking Tropical. Tropical circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Pulkkinen, and it's lights out! Tropical really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Pulkkinen!

Event: SP ICON: Fresh Blood
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Tropical avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Tropical misses with a few strikes there.
Magufuli I V steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tropical.
Magufuli I V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tropical throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magufuli I V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magufuli I V was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
Magufuli I V misses the jab.
Tropical swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magufuli I V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magufuli I V stuns Tropical with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tropical.
Tropical misses with a double jab
and Magufuli I V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tropical falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice uppercut.
Tropical slips a jab from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V misses 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!#CL#
Tropical moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Tropical - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Magufuli I V scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magufuli I V lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tropical backwards. #ROC2#
Tropical is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magufuli I V creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Tropical is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magufuli I V lands a nice uppercut.
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magufuli I V creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tropical's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tropical drops to his knees and Magufuli I V pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Magufuli I V!
A very excited looking Kassim Magufuli I V 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: SP ICON: Pandemonium
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Tropical throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson dives in and grabs Tropical's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tropical pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Tropical with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Tropical throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Tropical tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tropical lands a slapping body shot.
Tropical defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a body punch but Tropical moves out of range.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
so Tropical counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tropical must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tropical manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tropical is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Tropical wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tropical swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Tropical wants to stand back up but Johnson manages to pass into side control.
Johnson trying to control the action but Tropical is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tropical struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tropical rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Tropical! #SU2#
Tropical gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting. #TD#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Tropical is trying to get back to half guard.
Tropical holding on.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Tropical is defending well.
Tropical is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Tropical is defending well.
Tropical holding on.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tropical has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tropical is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Tropical tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Tropical is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Tropical is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well. #T1#
Tropical is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tropical is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Tropical wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Tropical is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tropical gets back to full guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tropical swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Tropical is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Tropical moves into the clinch.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Tropical manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Tropical. Tropical maintains the clinch. #T3#
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Tropical turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Tropical.
Johnson jumps guard but Tropical stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Tropical.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Tropical has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Johnson jumps guard but Tropical stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tropical working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tropical lands a body punch. #T4#
Tropical leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Tropical scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tropical lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Tropical holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Tropical displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tropical is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Tropical.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tropical misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tropical manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tropical with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Pollo Tropical is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Tropical now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tropical scores with a jab.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tropical counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson shoots in but Tropical avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Tropical tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tropical uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Tropical's head but Tropical sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tropical lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tropical has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Tropical steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tropical has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Tropical steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#CL2#
Tropical has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
Tropical lands an uppercut.
Tropical just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Tropical lands with a left to the head.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tropical smiles and moves away.
Tropical stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson shoots and misses #KD2#
and Tropical counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! Tropical thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!
A cross from Tropical lands.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tropical defends it nicely.#CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Tropical has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson jumps guard but Tropical stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tropical.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Tropical effectively controlling the action here.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Pollo Tropical is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tropical lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Tropical.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tropical lands a body shot. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tropical smiles and moves away.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Tropical counters with a two punch combo.
Tropical connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tropical works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Tropical does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tropical.
Tropical scores with a three punch combo!
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Tropical counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollo Tropical!
A very excited looking Pollo Tropical 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: SP ICON: The Demon's Head
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Tropical has managed to clinch.
Stedman tries to pull guard but Tropical won't allow it.
Tropical lands a nice uppercut.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Stedman controls the action.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Stedman shrugs off.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tropical avoiding damage.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stedman takes an elbow to the temple.
Tropical scores with a shoulder strike.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Chet Stedman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Stedman 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Tropical avoiding damage.
We've been hearing reports that Stedman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stedman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tropical smiles and moves away.
Tropical wobbles Stedman with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Tropical dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Stedman to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pollo Tropical!
Pollo Tropical decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SP ICON: HILO'S FINEST
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1##TD#
Hanagan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tropical has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tropical trying to control from the bottom.
Tropical wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tropical is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanagan.
Tropical is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Tropical defending well. #T1##SUB#
Hanagan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Hanagan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tropical is just riding it out for now. Hanagan eventually gives up the hold.
Hanagan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tropical tries to kick Hanagan off in order to stand up. Hanagan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Hanagan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tropical is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hanagan yanks on the arm and Tropical is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hanagan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SP ICON: The Aftermath
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Tropical tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tropical has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tropical checks the leg kick.
Ryan needs to keep his hands up - Tropical had a free shot at his head there.
Tropical swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan swings for the body but Tropical moves out of range.
Tropical takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tropical has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ryan.
Tropical misses with a lunging right hand
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tropical looks winded!
Tropical gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tropical's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tropical drops his hands momentarily and Ryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tropical was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tropical moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan scores with a jab to the head.
Tropical displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tropical takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Tropical is rocked!
Tropical gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ryan points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Tropical wakes up just in time to hear Ryan thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Ryan!
After the big win, Jimmy Ryan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SP ICON: New faces
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Octavian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tropical moves away.
Octavian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Octavian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Octavian connects with a body shot that sends Tropical's belly button to the back.
Octavian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tropical moves away.
Tropical is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Octavian.
Tropical gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Octavian lands a nice looking body shot.
Tropical gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tropical has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Octavian finds it's way round the side to connect with Tropical's head.
Octavian blocks a jab.
Octavian throwing a counter right hand but Tropical manages to avoid it.
Octavian throws a hook but Tropical avoids it easily.
Tropical unleashes a big counter combination but Octavian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Tropical moves into range and clinches up with Octavian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Octavian stalling.
Tropical tries to work over Octavian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Octavian takes a shot to the head.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Octavian 's eye. #T1#
Octavian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tropical misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Octavian.
Tropical makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Octavian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Octavian misses with some punches.
Tropical creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Octavian is trying to push Tropical away but Tropical has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Tropical lands a right hand that snaps the head of Octavian backwards.
Tropical comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Octavian blocks the elbow strike.
Tropical is working Octavian over against the cage.
Tropical prevents a body shot from Octavian.
Tropical tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tropical misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Octavian.
Octavian scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Octavian stalling against the cage. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tropical just misses with a elbow thrown towards Octavian's brow.
A shot in the inside from Tropical.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tropical wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tropical lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Octavian prevents a body shot from Tropical.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Tropical prevents a body shot from Octavian.
Tropical comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Octavian takes a shot to the head.
Octavian pushes Tropical back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tropical prevents a body shot from Octavian.
Octavian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tropical scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Tropical lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Octavian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tropical looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Octavian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tropical creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Octavian's defenses.
Octavian blocks a body shot from Tropical.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Octavian struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Octavian shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Tropical.
Tropical misses with an elbow strike.
Tropical misses with a hook from the clinch.
Octavian throws a head punch that misses.
Octavian prevents a body shot from Tropical.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Tropical scores with a shot to the side of Octavian's head.
Tropical lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Octavian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tropical swings wildly with an uppercut but Octavian uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Good body shot from Tropical.
Tropical lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tropical works on Octavian's body with a couple of short punches.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Octavian is breathing heavily.
Tropical lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Octavian.
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Octavian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Octavian scores with a shot to the side of Tropical's head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Octavian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tropical.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Octavian blocks a body shot from Tropical.
Tropical lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Octavian's elbow.
Tropical presses Octavian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tropical takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Octavian does no damage.
It seemed like Tropical was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tropical in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Octavian throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Tropical counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Tropical lands with a short shot to the head.
Tropical lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Octavian controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Octavian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical. #CUT2#
It looks like Quintus Octavian has been cut.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Tropical.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Octavian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tropical has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical. #T1#
Octavian misses with a punch on the inside.
Tropical lands a shot to the body.
Octavian has a couple of punches blocked by Tropical.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tropical gets through Octavian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Octavian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Octavian takes an elbow to the temple.
Octavian can't find room to land a body shot as Tropical controls the action. #BC2#
Tropical breaks from the clinch.
Octavian scores with a body shot.
Octavian throws a body punch but Tropical moves out of range.
Octavian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tropical misses with an uppercut.
Octavian is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Tropical. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Octavian.
Tropical throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Octavian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tropical.
Tropical lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Octavian throws a body shot but no joy.
Octavian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tropical sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tropical lands a nice hook to Octavian's body. Octavian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Octavian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tropical.
Tropical takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Tropical. That snapped Octavian's head back.
Octavian throws a right hand that misses
and Tropical connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tropical lunges at Octavian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Octavian's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Octavian. Tropical does a little dance to reset his feet.
Octavian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tropical.
Octavian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Octavian needs to keep his hands up - Tropical had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Octavian finds it's way through Tropical's defenses.
Octavian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Tropical is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tropical throws a lazy right hand but Octavian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tropical misses with an uppercut
and Octavian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tropical slips a jab from Octavian.
Tropical lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Octavian at a distance.
Octavian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Octavian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tropical counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Octavian thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tropical, as that shot connected.
Tropical throws a hook but Octavian avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Octavian.
Tropical lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Octavian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tropical.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical throws a big shot that misses.
Tropical throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tropical walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tropical looks to land a left hand but Octavian moved out of range nicely.
Octavian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Octavian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
A jab from Octavian misses.
Octavian misses with a wild body shot.
Octavian slips under a jab from Tropical.
Octavian looks to land a right hand but Tropical moved out of range.
Tropical throws out a counter right but Octavian avoids it with no problem.
Octavian walks into a straight right hand from Tropical.
Tropical scoring well with a low kick there.
Octavian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tropical misses the shot to the body.
Tropical fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tropical scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Octavian doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tropical. Octavian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Octavian was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Octavian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tropical.
Octavian throws a looping overhand right but Tropical ducks down to avoid it.
Tropical scores with a crisp jab that stopped Octavian in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quintus Octavian's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tropical keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Octavian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Octavian misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Tropical misses.
Tropical slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tropical misses the shot to the body.
Tropical lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Octavian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tropical swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Octavian ducks right into an uppercut from Tropical.
Octavian works Tropical's body with a nice hook.
Octavian moves out of range as Tropical strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Octavian misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavian throws a jab when Tropical was well out of range.
Tropical ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tropical connects with a body shot that sends Octavian's belly button to the back.
Octavian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Tropical misses its intended target. #T1#
Octavian throws a lazy right hand but Tropical sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tropical checks a low kick from Octavian.
Octavian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Tropical gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Tropical.
Tropical gets through Octavian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Octavian takes a shot to the head.
Tropical comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pollo Tropical seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Octavian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
Octavian tries to break the clinch but Tropical is controlling the position.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tropical holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tropical lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Octavian blocks a body shot from Tropical.
Pollo Tropical is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Octavian misses with some punches.
Octavian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Octavian.
Octavian trying to stall but Tropical improves his position.
Octavian tries to stall but Tropical uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Octavian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tropical prevents a body shot from Octavian.
A short body shot lands from Tropical as the two fighters clinch.
Tropical comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Octavian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tropical or not. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Octavian.
Octavian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Octavian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropical.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Octavian struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Octavian effectively controlling the action here.
Octavian swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Octavian misses with a body punch. #T4#
Tropical prevents Octavian from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Tropical on the inside.
Tropical letting Octavian take a breather here.
Octavian misses with some punches.
Tropical lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Octavian lands a hook that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Tropical lands an uppercut.
Quintus Octavian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Octavian tries to work over Tropical's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollo Tropical!
A pretty intense looking Pollo Tropical took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Quintus Octavian was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you all'.

Event: ROTR FINALS
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Lofmark lands a nice looking body shot.
Lofmark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lofmark misses with a hook.
Lofmark checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Lofmark moves into the clinch.
Lofmark tries to break free but Tropical pushes him back against the cage.
Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lofmark's elbow.
Lofmark dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lofmark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lofmark. #TD#
Lofmark pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Lofmark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tropical can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tropical is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tropical got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lofmark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tropical has managed to get both his arms back between Lofmark's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Tropical stopping the sweep attempt from Lofmark.
Tropical trying to control the position from guard on top but Lofmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tropical slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Tropical avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tropical stays in close to Lofmark's body and controls the position.
Lofmark looking for a sweep. Not yet Lofmark, not yet.
Lofmark keeping moving, preventing Tropical from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tropical slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Lofmark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tropical gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lofmark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tropical can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lofmark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Lofmark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tropical defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lofmark keeping full guard, as Tropical tries to pass. #T3#
Tropical slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tropical connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lofmark takes a swing at Tropical's ribcage but misses.
Lofmark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tropical.
Tropical looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Tropical. Beautiful body shot.
Tropical cracks a nice hook into Lofmark's ribs.
Lofmark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lofmark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tropical works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Lofmark.
Tropical ducks under a wild hook from Lofmark.
Tropical thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tropical misses with a looping right.
It looked like Lofmark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tropical.
Nice uppercut there from Tropical.#T4#
Tropical punishes Lofmark's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Lofmark.
Lofmark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tropical digs a good body shot into Lofmark's ribs.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lofmark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tropical manages to avoid it.
Tropical throws a push kick but Lofmark slaps the foot to one side.
Lofmark lands with a nice body punch.
Lofmark is looking to wear down Tropical with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lofmark throws a lazy right hand but Tropical sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tropical enables Lofmark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tropical manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lofmark with a nice head shot there.
Tropical trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lofmark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lofmark throwing strikes from guard but Tropical blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tropical can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lofmark stands up over Tropical, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Lofmark 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#
Lofmark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lofmark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Lofmark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tropical's guard.#SUB2#
Tropical is looking for a triangle but Lofmark pushes his legs off easily.
Lofmark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lofmark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lofmark is working Tropical over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tropical controlling Lofmark's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical is continuing to stall.
Tropical is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lofmark 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.#T1#
Lofmark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lofmark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tropical swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tropical seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tropical trying to control the position.
Lofmark looking to pass the guard.
Lofmark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lofmark passes Tropical's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tropical has hold of Lofmark's hands but Lofmark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Lofmark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tropical tries to get to full guard but Lofmark has control of the leg.
Lofmark working over Tropical with some ground and pound. Tropical looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lofmark winds up and cracks Tropical with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tropical is looking to improve his position.
Tropical wants to control but Lofmark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lofmark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tropical is controlling Lofmark's trapped leg to prevent Lofmark from advancing to side control.
Tropical is looking for a sweep. Lofmark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tropical is looking to control Lofmark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tropical avoid being mounted?#T3#
Lofmark lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tropical quite badly. Tropical pulls Lofmark in close trying to recover. Lofmark postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tropical on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tropical doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Lofmark!
Jonas Lofmark retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: ROTR Semi Finals - 205lbs
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Tropical jabs Zoplias to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tropical keeps the fight on the outside.
Tropical scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zoplias in his tracks.
Tropical avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tropical throwing a counter right hand but Zoplias manages to avoid it.
Zoplias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tropical paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tropical cracks a nice hook into Zoplias's ribs.
A cross from Tropical lands.
Zoplias tries to clinch there but Tropical circles away.
Tropical throwing a counter right hand but Zoplias manages to avoid it.
Zoplias tries to clinch but Tropical moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoplias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoplias tries to clinch but Tropical moves away
and Tropical counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Zoplias has managed to clinch.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Tropical lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoplias backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoplias blocks the elbow strike.
Tropical has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Tropical on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopliass head.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Zoplias. #T1#
Tropical cracks Zoplias with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoplias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopliass head.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tropical throws an elbow but misses.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Tropical.
Zoplias told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Zoplias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zoplias's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Evan Zoplias has been cut.
Zoplias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zoplias's defenses.
Zoplias lands a right hand.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tropical pushes Zoplias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tropical creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical pushes Zoplias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tropical pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tropical tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zoplias is able to avoid easily.
Zoplias tries to clinch but Tropical is having none of it.
Tropical scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zoplias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tropical paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Zoplias rushes Tropical and presses him up against the cage.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Zoplias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tropical throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Tropical lands with a left to the head.
Zoplias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zoplias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Tropical lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tropical makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tropical lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tropical takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Tropical trying to stall but Zoplias improves his position.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zoplias.
Zoplias working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical presses Zoplias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Zoplias looks winded!
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropical gets through Zoplias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Tropical.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Zoplias shrugs off.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike.
Zoplias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tropical working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A short right from Zoplias on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with some punches. #BC#
Tropical breaks from the clinch.
Tropical lands a jab to the nose.
Tropical drops Zoplias with a huge uppercut! Zoplias drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tropical is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pollo Tropical!
Pollo Tropical took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 205 rd 1
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Tropical connects with a body shot that sends Williams 's belly button to the back.
Tropical tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams with the counter takedown but Tropical avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Tropical connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tropical throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams with the counter takedown but Tropical avoids it easily.
Tropical's corner calls for a 1-2. Tropical obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tropical looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Tropical pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tropical scores with a jab to the head.
Tropical looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tropical defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tropical uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Tropical throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tropical, as that shot connected.
Tropical jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Tropical misses its intended target.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Tropical pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tropical moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Tropical tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tropical lands a nice hook to Williams 's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tropical lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tropical as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pollo Tropical is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tropical tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Tropical closes the distance but Williams moves to the side #TD2#
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tropical's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Tropical is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tropical trying to control the position.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tropical has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Tropical's legs - danger averted.
Tropical on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tropical tries to get out of the position.
Tropical can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tropical's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tropical scores with a hook.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tropical tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Tropical.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tropical tests Williams 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tropical scores with a nice strike.
Tropical cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tropical, as that shot connected.
Tropical connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Williams .
Tropical throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tropical cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tropical cracks a nice hook into Williams 's ribs.
Tropical jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tropical moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Tropical instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams .
Tropical is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?#T1#
A short right from Tropical on the inside.
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tropical lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tropical lands a shot to the body.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tropical blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tropical tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tropical lands an uppercut.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tropical comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Tropical tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropical lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land. #T2#
Tropical tries to work over Williams 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tropical keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams 's efforts to push away.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams 's defenses.
Tropical is working Williams over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tropical.
Tropical lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Tropical swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Tropical gets through Williams 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropical.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Pollo Tropical has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Tropical lands a left hand.
Tropical stalling in the clinch.
Tropical lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Tropical lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#
Williams is rocked!
A short uppercut from Tropical.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Tropical finish him?
Our sources have told us that Tropical has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Williams working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tropical creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tropical lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Williams to his knees! Tropical keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pollo Tropical!

Event: KOFC 11 - Rackham vs Gomez
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1##CL#
Tropical gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
Kenny blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Tropical to work.
A head punch on the inside from Kenny fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Kenny is looking to break free of the clinch but Tropical has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Tropical.
Kenny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenny takes a shot to the head.
Kenny stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenny backwards.
Tropical fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical throws a head punch that misses.
Tropical blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Kenny controls the action.
Our sources have told us that Tropical has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kenny blocking some punches.
Kenny being controlled against the cage.
Kenny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Tropical lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tropical.
Kenny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tropical fails to land.
Kenny throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Tropical scores with a shot to the side of Kenny's head.
Tropical pushes Kenny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenny backwards.
Tropical fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Kenny avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage.
Tropical swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenny misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenny.
Kenny throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Kenny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Tropical as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tropical - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
A short left from Tropical.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tropical misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropical working aggressively here.
Kenny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tropical lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenny backwards.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tropical.
Kenny takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kenny blocking some punches.
Tropical throws a head punch that misses.
Tropical presses Kenny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tropical stalling in the clinch.
Tropical taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kenny tries a body shot but Tropical blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tropical misses with some punches. #T3#
Tropical misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tropical has a couple of punches blocked by Kenny.
A short right from Tropical.
Tropical makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tropical misses with some punches.
Kenny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tropical misses with a punch on the inside.
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropical will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kenny up against the cage.
Kenny swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenny lands with a light punch inside.
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Tropical working aggressively here.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenny backwards.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Tropical on the inside.
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!
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tropical takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tropical.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kenny tries to work over Tropical's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Kenny controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tropical.
Tropical lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenny backwards.
Tropical fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tropical creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tropical gets through Kenny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kenny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tropical uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenny.
Tropical blocks a head kick by Kenny.
Kenny loads up on a big right hand but Tropical slips the punch.
Kenny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Denzil Kenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tropical sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tropical blocks a low kick nicely.
Kenny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tropical with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenny misses with a head kick.
Kenny misses with a lunging right hand
and Tropical counters with a straight right hand.
Kenny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Tropical closes the distance and clinches.
Tropical blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kenny is trying to break free.
Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennys head.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tropical makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tropical's elbow.
Kenny swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tropical lands with a right to the head.
Kenny blocks an uppercut.
Tropical pushes Kenny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenny is trying to maintain a safe position but Tropical gets an underhook and turns Kenny into the cage.
Tropical throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenny.
Tropical scores with a shot to the side of Kenny's head.
Pollo Tropical has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tropical.
A short left from Tropical.
Kenny misses with a punch on the inside.
Tropical lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tropical is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenny can do to turn this around?
Tropical misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Tropical lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical is pushing Kenny up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tropical has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tropical lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tropical tries to work over Kenny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tropical lands a shot to the body.
Tropical prevents Kenny from breaking the clinch.
Tropical holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tropical creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tropical.
Kenny trying to control the position but instead, Tropical has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenny into the cage.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical pushes Kenny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenny lands with a short shot to the head.
Kenny working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical is pushing Kenny up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside.
Kenny swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenny blocking some punches.
Kenny has a couple of punches blocked by Tropical.
Tropical's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenny throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennys head.
Kenny wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Kenny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Kenny swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tropical stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tropical prevents a body shot from Kenny.
Tropical lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kenny.
Tropical scores with a shoulder strike.
Tropical lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tropical on the inside.
Kenny takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tropical.
Kenny looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tropical lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenny backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tropical.
Kenny is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tropical scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Tropical.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tropical jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Kenny.
Tropical misses with a body shot.
Kenny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tropical moves away.
Kenny connects with a jab.
Kenny misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Tropical counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tropical controlling the pace.
Tropical thows a huge punch but Kenny dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tropical perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Tropical sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kenny defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tropical controlling the pace.
Tropical thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenny misses with a straight left.
Kenny lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Kenny misses. #CL#
Tropical closes the distance and pushes Kenny back into the cage.
Tropical fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
A short right from Tropical on the inside.
Tropical lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tropical.
Tropical misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pollo Tropical is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenny controls his hands.
Kenny is trying to break the clinch but Tropical is controlling him.
Tropical swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenny throws a head punch that misses.
Kenny wants to break free but Tropical has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tropical takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tropical is working Kenny over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tropical.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenny.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Kenny is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tropical is keeping busy.
Kenny throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
A head punch on the inside from Kenny fails to land.
Kenny is trying to stall.
Kenny looking to slow down the pace here.
Kenny is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Tropical has denied him.
Kenny is trying to break the clinch but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
Kenny displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tropical up against the cage.
Kenny trying to stall but Tropical improves his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denzil Kenny.
Tropical scores with a jab.#CL2#
Kenny rushes Tropical and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
Kenny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Denzil Kenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tropical lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kenny misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenny throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Kenny tries to stall but Tropical uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kenny lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pollo Tropical showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tropical, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollo Tropical!

Event: KOFC 5 - Su vs Wyatt
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Rothbard fails with a takedown attempt.
Rothbard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murray Rothbard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rothbard closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rothbard.
Tropical tries to stall but Rothbard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Tropical.
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothbard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rothbard lands with a left to the head.
Tropical scores with a shoulder strike.
Tropical working aggressively here.
Tropical misses with the head strike. #T1#
Tropical looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Rothbard to work.
Tropical will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rothbard up against the cage.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tropical's elbow.
Tropical misses with some punches.
Rothbard effectively controlling the action here.
Tropical misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tropical looking to slow down the pace here.
Rothbard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tropicals head.
Rothbard pushes Tropical back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rothbard slowing the pace effectively.
Rothbard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rothbard misses with a punch on the inside.
Tropical lands a body punch. #T2#
Tropical throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothbard.
Rothbard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tropical misses with a punch on the inside.
Rothbard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rothbard.
Tropical is pressed up against the cage. Rothbard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tropical down to the mat. Tropical avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murray Rothbard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothbard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tropical defending well as Rothbard loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Rothbard darts in and clinches Tropical up against the cage.
Tropical working aggressively here.
Rothbard pushes Tropical back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical tries to work over Rothbard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rothbard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tropical is looking to control Rothbard's arms but Rothbard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tropical has his back to the cage. #T3#
Tropical working aggressively here.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tropical gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rothbard.
Rothbard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropical taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rothbard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tropical tries a body shot but Rothbard blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Rothbard fails to land.
Rothbard blocking some punches.
Rothbard prevents a body shot from Tropical.
Rothbard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropical letting Rothbard take a breather here.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tropical fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tropical.
Rothbard tries to work over Tropical's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Rothbard controls his hands. #T4#
Rothbard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rothbard blocking some punches.
Rothbard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tropical up against the cage.
Rothbard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothbard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothbard.
Rothbard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rothbard is struggling to control the position.
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Rothbard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical cracks Rothbard with a nice body shot.
Rothbard misses with a punch to the body.
Tropical prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rothbard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tropical avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical 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#
Tropical uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rothbard has time to react.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Rothbard.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothbard feinted with a counter takedown.
Tropical lands a jab to the head.
Tropical scores with a shot to the body.
Tropical fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Tropical.
Rothbard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tropical finds it's way round the side to connect with Rothbard's head. #CL#
Rothbard has closed the distance and engaged Tropical in a clinch.
Tropical blocking some punches.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothbard misses with a punch on the inside.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rothbard lands with a right to the head.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Rothbard misses with a body punch.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tropical has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rothbard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tropical has a couple of punches blocked by Rothbard.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rothbard misses with a body punch.
Rothbard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tropical swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rothbard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tropical misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Rothbard avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage.
Tropical misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rothbard tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Rothbard back against the cage.
Rothbard lands an uppercut.
Rothbard controlling the action here for a moment.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tropical's elbow. #T2#
Rothbard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Rothbard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray Rothbard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rothbard stalling.
Tropical lands a left hand.
Rothbard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tropical after a bit of a struggle.
Rothbard struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Rothbard struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Tropical lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothbard stalling against the cage.
Rothbard struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Rothbard tries a body shot but Tropical blocks it.
Tropical lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tropical's elbow.
Rothbard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rothbard fails to land.
Tropical prevents the takedown attempt.
Rothbard stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Rothbard stalling in the clinch.
Tropical makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rothbard.
Tropical tries to work over Rothbard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tropical is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tropical lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rothbard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Rothbard.
Rothbard is struggling to control the position.
Rothbard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropical trying to stall but Rothbard improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Rothbard.
Tropical tries to work over Rothbard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothbard goes for a takedown attempt but Tropical pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murray Rothbard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tropical throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rothbard on the side of the head. #T4#
Rothbard misses with a hook.
Tropical slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tropical avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Tropical has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rothbard digs a right hand underneath Tropical's ribcage. Tropical let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rothbard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tropical looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Rothbard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tropical after a bit of a struggle.
Rothbard tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Rothbard back against the cage.
Rothbard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rothbard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tropical fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Tropical forces Rothbard back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical 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##CL#
Rothbard closes the distance and pushes Tropical back into the cage.
Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothbard's elbow.
Tropical lands a nice uppercut.
Rothbard lands with a short shot to the head.
Tropical misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tropical scores with a shoulder strike.
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Rothbard blocks an uppercut.
Rothbard has Tropical pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tropical manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tropical misses with a punch on the inside.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rothbard misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical tries to work over Rothbard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tropical.
Rothbard is stalling here.
A short left from Tropical.
Rothbard blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Tropical tries to work over Rothbard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothbard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tropical is leaning against Rothbard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tropical wants to stall.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tropical's elbow.
Rothbard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tropical up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rothbard.
Tropical trying to control the position but instead, Rothbard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tropical into the cage.#TD#
Rothbard has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tropical clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tropical covering up well under a series of strikes from Rothbard.
Pollo Tropical is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tropical trying to control the hands but Rothbard breaks the grip.
Rothbard missing with strikes from the back.
Rothbard has good solid back control here.
Tropical covering up well under a series of strikes from Rothbard. #T3#
Tropical is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tropical trying to control but not successfully.
Rothbard misses with punches from the back.
Rothbard misses with a punch to the head.
Rothbard has the hooks in. Tropical is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rothbard somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Rothbard is riding his opponent, not letting Tropical buck him off.
Rothbard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tropical for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Rothbard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rothbard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rothbard continues to hold on tight.
Rothbard misses with punches from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Rothbard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tropical 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollo Tropical!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016

#R1##TD#
Tropical tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones prevents Tropical from improving his position.
Tropical really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tropical on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tropical tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Tropical's head.
Tropical is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Tropical is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tropical defends it well.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones 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.#SUB#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tropical doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones. #SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tropical has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Tropical's hands, connecting with Tropical's forehead.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tropical is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Jones lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tropical! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jones jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeSean Jones!

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