Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC Fight Night 22
Date: Jul 27, 2018

#R1#
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahikaroa defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Ahikaroa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Ahikaroa tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ahikaroa has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Ahikaroa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ahikaroa wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Ahikaroa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz gets full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Ahikaroa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ahikaroa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahikaroa passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Ahikaroa is keeping busy.
Ahikaroa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Ahikaroa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Ahikaroa's body position as best he can.
Diaz wants to control but Ahikaroa is having none of it.#T2#
Ahikaroa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ahikaroa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ahikaroa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ahikaroa.
Diaz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Ahikaroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU2#
Ahikaroa stands up from mount. Strange move.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ahikaroa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahikaroa.
No luck for Ahikaroa with that takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahikaroa scores with a hook.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahikaroa, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Ahikaroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Ahikaroa drives through with a takedown into Diaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Diaz pushes Ahikaroa off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahikaroa to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Diaz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Ahikaroa manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Ahikaroa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Ahikaroa passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Ahikaroa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ahikaroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahikaroa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Ahikaroa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahikaroa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz tries to clinch but Ahikaroa moves out of range.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahikaroa avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ahikaroa shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ahikaroa dives into side control. #T1##REVR#
Ahikaroa looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ahikaroa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Diaz struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Ahikaroa stands up.
Ahikaroa feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Ahikaroa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ahikaroa looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well. #T2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Ahikaroa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Ahikaroa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ahikaroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahikaroa trying to control the position.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Ahikaroa keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T3#
Ahikaroa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ahikaroa trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahikaroa keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahikaroa.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahikaroa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Ahikaroa. #CL2#
Ahikaroa darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Ahikaroa is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahikaroa fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Ahikaroa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahikaroa circles away.
Ahikaroa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahikaroa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD2#
Ahikaroa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahikaroa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ahikaroa sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diaz doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ahikaroa paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diaz - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ramon Diaz!

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

#R1##CL2#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ahikaroa pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahikaroa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ahikaroa tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahikaroa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahikaroa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Ahikaroa is defending well.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ahikaroa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ahikaroa!#SUB#
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ahikaroa is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Ahikaroa tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.#T2#
Silva punching from mount but Ahikaroa doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ahikaroa manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Ahikaroa is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Ahikaroa is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ahikaroa is letting Silva control him for a moment.
Ahikaroa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ahikaroa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ahikaroa wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva trying to control but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Ahikaroa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahikaroa tries to hold on but Silva postures up.#SUB#
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahikaroa has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4#
Silva dominating with strikes here.
Silva wants to control the pace but Ahikaroa is squirming around nicely.
Ahikaroa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB#
Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ahikaroa tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ahikaroa throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Ahikaroa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahikaroa is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Ahikaroa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Ahikaroa wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.
Silva trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahikaroa wants to stand but Silva has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ahikaroa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Silva is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ahikaroa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silva's body to avoid the submission. Silva has instead reached around Ahikaroa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silva arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Silva!

Event: AFC Cathaway vs Turturro
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Ahikaroa throws a head kick that misses.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bocheck avoids the head kick by Ahikaroa.
Bocheck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahikaroa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bocheck.
Bocheck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahikaroa defends it nicely.
Ahikaroa throws a big counter combination but Bocheck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bocheck.
Ahikaroa shoots for a takedown but Bocheck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bocheck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Bocheck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Bocheck avoids the head kick by Ahikaroa.
Bocheck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahikaroa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bocheck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahikaroa. #CL#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Ahikaroa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bocheck is defending well for now.
Bocheck is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahikaroa has double underhooks. #TD2#
Bocheck jumps into guard, dragging Ahikaroa to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahikaroa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bocheck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SU#
Ahikaroa stands up and waves to Bocheck to follow him. #CL#
Ahikaroa clinches.
Ahikaroa is working Bocheck over against the cage.
Bocheck stalling in the clinch but Ahikaroa improves position.
Bocheck is trying to push Ahikaroa away but Ahikaroa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Bocheck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bocheck shoots in and drives through. Ahikaroa sprawls well.#CL#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Ahikaroa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bocheck up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahikaroa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bocheck backwards. #T3#
Bocheck tries to pull guard but Ahikaroa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Ahikaroa jumps guard.
Bocheck wants to control from the top but Ahikaroa keeps moving.
Bocheck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahikaroa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bocheck looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ahikaroa has picked Bocheck up and slammed him! Bocheck can't keep hold of the triangle and Ahikaroa manages to pass to side control!
The referee asks Ahikaroa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ahikaroa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bocheck manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Ahikaroa has his hands clasped together around Bocheck's back. He's all about the action.
Ahikaroa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ahikaroa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ahikaroa trying to control but Bocheck postures up.
Ahikaroa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bocheck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bocheck's back!
Ahikaroa has the hooks in. Bocheck is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bocheck wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahikaroa gets his hands free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bocheck is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Ahikaroa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bocheck is looking to clinch.
Bocheck stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahikaroa. Ahikaroa gets slowly back to his feet.
Bocheck tries to counter with a clinch but Ahikaroa shakes him off and moves away.
Bocheck misses with a takedown attempt - Ahikaroa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahikaroa throws a head kick but Bocheck moves out of range.
Bocheck dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahikaroa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ahikaroa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bocheck.
Ari Ahikaroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
Ahikaroa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bocheck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocheck shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahikaroa tries to sprawl out of it but Bocheck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahikaroa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahikaroa delivers a nice body kick.
Bocheck is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ahikaroa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bocheck pinned against the cage. Bocheck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bocheck steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahikaroa.
Bocheck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bocheck blocks a head kick by Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa has a takedown stuffed.
Bocheck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahikaroa pinned against the cage. Ahikaroa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bocheck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bocheck sprawls well. Bocheck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahikaroa gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Ahikaroa shoots in and bounces Bocheck off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bocheck manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahikaroa is trying to break free.
Ahikaroa tries to land a knee to the head but Bocheck blocks with his arms. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bocheck as Ahikaroa tries to tie him up.
Bocheck is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahikaroa has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa is pressed up against the cage. Bocheck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahikaroa down to the mat. Ahikaroa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ahikaroa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahikaroa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bocheck avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Ahikaroa. No joy for Bocheck on that attempt.
As Bocheck tries to get set, Ahikaroa tries to push him back and clinch up but Bocheck manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahikaroa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bocheck's waist but Bocheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahikaroa off to one side. #CL#
Bocheck tries to keep at a distance but Ahikaroa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Bocheck tries to pull guard but Ahikaroa holds him up against the cage and eventually Bocheck drops back down to his feet.
Bocheck misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Bocheck jumps into guard, dragging Ahikaroa to the mat.
Ari Ahikaroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahikaroa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ahikaroa controlling the action here.
Ahikaroa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahikaroa is taking a breather. Bocheck 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.
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 Ari Ahikaroa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bocheck has managed to clinch.
Bocheck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahikaroa smiles and moves away.
Ahikaroa stuffs the takedown attempt from Bocheck. Bocheck gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahikaroa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bocheck avoids it really well and circles away.
Bocheck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahikaroa's waist but Ahikaroa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bocheck off to one side.
Ari Ahikaroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Ahikaroa is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Ahikaroa successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Bocheck drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahikaroa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahikaroa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahikaroa! #REVR##T1#
Ahikaroa controls the position.
Ahikaroa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bocheck stops Ahikaroa from passing to mount.
Bocheck is trying to get back to half guard.
Bocheck keeps trying to improve his position.
Bocheck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahikaroa taking a breather here.
Ahikaroa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bocheck some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Ahikaroa stands up.
Ahikaroa shoots in and drives through. Bocheck sprawls well.
Bocheck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bocheck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bocheck feints and then cracks Ahikaroa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahikaroa down.
Bocheck fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Bocheck is looking for a takedown.
Ahikaroa is trying to drag Bocheck to the mat but Bocheck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ahikaroa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Ahikaroa jumps guard.
Ahikaroa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Ahikaroa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Ahikaroa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES#
Ahikaroa wriggles free and stands up.
Bocheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bocheck looks for a takedown but Ahikaroa sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahikaroa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bocheck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bocheck raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bocheck as he avoids it easily.
Adam Bocheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ari Ahikaroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahikaroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bocheck can do to turn this around?
Bocheck lands a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Ahikaroa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahikaroa, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Ahikaroa!

Event: AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway 2
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Tong avoids the head kick by Ahikaroa.
Tong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ari Ahikaroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Tong blocks the low kick.
Tong throws a leg kick which misses Ahikaroa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahikaroa tries to avoid it.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tong as he jumps to the side.
Ahikaroa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong is looking to slow Ahikaroa down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Tong. #T1##KD2#
Ahikaroa lands a left and a right that send Tong crashing to the mat, dazed. Ahikaroa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Da Hee Tong has been cut.#CL2#
Ahikaroa clinches with his opponent.
Ahikaroa lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Tong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Ahikaroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahikaroa defends well and Tong ends up having to push Ahikaroa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Tong keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahikaroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahikaroa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tong tries to avoid it but Ahikaroa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tong to the ground. Tong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Da Hee Tong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Ahikaroa.#T2#
Ahikaroa swinging wildly here.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Tong keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ahikaroa has managed to clinch.
Ahikaroa prevents Tong from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Ahikaroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahikaroa dives in and grabs Tong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tong pushes down on Ahikaroa's head and hops out.
Ahikaroa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tong circles away.
Tong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ahikaroa.#T3##CL2#
Tong tries to keep at a distance but Ahikaroa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tong is trying to force a seperation but Ahikaroa has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ahikaroa has Tong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tong stops a takedown attempt from Ahikaroa.
Tong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahikaroa fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Ahikaroa clinches up with Tong and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Ahikaroa pulls guard successfully.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahikaroa keeping moving, preventing Tong from controlling successfully.
Tong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahikaroa controls Tong momentarily but Tong frees himself.
Tong lands a couple of digs.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahikaroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong connects with a couple of short punches.
Tong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahikaroa is keeping the position for now.
Ahikaroa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Ahikaroa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Da Hee Tong's cut.
That's time! Tong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahikaroa.
Tong tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ahikaroa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ahikaroa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ahikaroa throws some wild stikes that Tong manages to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ahikaroa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tong tries to hold on but Ahikaroa postures up.#T1#
Tong is squirming around, avoiding Ahikaroa's attempts to control the action.
Ahikaroa avoids the attempt from Tong to control.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa working for a guillotine from mount but Tong is in no mood to give up.
Tong wants to hold on but Ahikaroa pushes him away.
Tong is wriggling around trying to escape. #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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ahikaroa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ahikaroa tries to control but Tong wriggling away.
Tong tries to hold on but Ahikaroa pushes him away.
Tong regains half guard.
Tong trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Tong controlling the position well.
Ahikaroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Tong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahikaroa pulls his head out easily.
Ahikaroa is looking to advance position but Tong won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahikaroa.
Tong trying to hold on to Ahikaroa's head to control him but Ahikaroa postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ahikaroa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ahikaroa thows a leg kick but Tong checks it #TD#
so Tong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tong lands a couple of elbows.
Tong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Ahikaroa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Da Hee Tong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tong scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahikaroa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ahikaroa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tong swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Ahikaroa rushes Tong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ahikaroa missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa stalling against the cage.
Ahikaroa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tong gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Tong jumps guard and drags Ahikaroa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahikaroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ahikaroa tries to stand but Tong is controlling from the bottom.
Ahikaroa won't allow Tong to sweep him here.
Ahikaroa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tong working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Tong is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ahikaroa has his hands clasped together but Tong extends and breaks Ahikaroa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tong.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Da Hee Tong!

Event: AFC Fight Night 17
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Ahikaroa tries to clinch but Jyre is having none of it. #CL#
Jyre gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Jyre jumps guard and drags Ahikaroa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jyre wants to stand and escape but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahikaroa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahikaroa is looking to work some ground and pound but Jyre has wrist control.
Ahikaroa won't allow Jyre to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa trying to control but Jyre is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jyre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jyre keeping moving, preventing Ahikaroa from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jyre trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #ES#
Jyre has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ahikaroa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Jyre drags the fight down to the ground.
Ahikaroa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahikaroa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jyre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahikaroa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Jyre controlling the position.#SUB#
Jyre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahikaroa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahikaroa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jyre looking for a sweep. Not yet Jyre, not yet.
Jyre pulls Ahikaroa in to control the position.
Jyre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Jyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ahikaroa won't allow Jyre to sweep him here.
Jyre has his hands on Ahikaroa's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jyre keeping full guard, as Ahikaroa tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jyre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Jyre backs off Ahikaroa throws a huge counter combo but Jyre manages to avoid it all.
Jyre tries to land a front kick but Ahikaroa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahikaroa defending well as Jyre loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahikaroa. #T4#
Jyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jyre.
As Ahikaroa backs away, Jyre returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahikaroa swinging wildly here.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Jyre keeps it at a distance.
Jyre slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahikaroa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jyre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ahikaroa.
Besy Jyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa throws a head kick that misses.
Jyre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahikaroa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahikaroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahikaroa has a takedown stuffed.
Jyre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Besy Jyre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Jyre clinches.
Jyre stalling against the cage.
Ahikaroa wants a takedown but no success here.
Jyre is pressed up against the cage. Ahikaroa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jyre down to the mat. Jyre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jyre lands a right hook to the body.
Jyre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahikaroa.
Besy Jyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Ahikaroa.
Jyre tries to land a front kick but Ahikaroa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jyre stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahikaroa. Ahikaroa gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyre takes a swing at Ahikaroa's ribcage but misses.
Jyre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahikaroa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown but Jyre shows good takedown defense.
Jyre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahikaroa can do to turn this around?#CL#
Jyre moves into the clinch.#T1#
Ahikaroa is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Jyre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ahikaroa trying to keep a closed guard but Jyre is proving a slippery customer. #SU#
Jyre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ahikaroa, up you get!
Jyre slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahikaroa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahikaroa avoids the head kick by Jyre.
Jyre works over Ahikaroa's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Ari Ahikaroa has been cut.
Jyre is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Jyre moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Jyre successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jyre pulls Ahikaroa in close to prevent any damage.
Ahikaroa trying to control but Jyre is working from the bottom. #T2##ES#
Jyre wriggles free and stands up.
Ahikaroa tries to clinch there but Jyre circles away. #CL#
Jyre closes the distance and clinches.
Ahikaroa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ahikaroa is trying to pull guard but Jyre has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Jyre on the inside. #TD#
Jyre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ahikaroa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ahikaroa wants to hit a switch here but Jyre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahikaroa there!
Ahikaroa is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Jyre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jyre controlling from the full mount.
Jyre lands a big shot there that rocks Ahikaroa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jyre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jyre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Jyre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jyre raining down shots from the mount!
Jyre controlling the pace for now.
Jyre with good strikes from the mount here!
Jyre controlling his opponent.
Ahikaroa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Besy Jyre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ari Ahikaroa's cut.
That's time! Jyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Jyre clobbers Ahikaroa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ahikaroa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jyre.
Ahikaroa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jyre avoids it really well and circles away.
Ahikaroa tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Ahikaroa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Jyre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jyre misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahikaroa throws a sloppy head kick and Jyre moves out of range easily.
Jyre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jyre misses the shot to the body.
Ahikaroa tries a quick counter leg kick but Jyre is wise to it.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a double leg but Jyre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Jyre swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahikaroa.
Jyre looks to throw the jab but Ahikaroa is out of range.
Ahikaroa dodges the punch combination from Jyre.
Jyre throws a leg kick but Ahikaroa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahikaroa dives in for a single leg takedown but Jyre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Besy Jyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Ahikaroa.
Jyre keeps the fight on the outside.
Jyre throws a quick counter head kick but Ahikaroa was just out of range.
Ahikaroa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahikaroa. #CL#
Jyre forces Ahikaroa back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Ahikaroa taking a breather.
Ahikaroa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jyre avoids it.
Ahikaroa gets underhooks to prevent Jyre's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Ahikaroa successfully pulls guard.
Jyre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Ahikaroa is working an open guard so Jyre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Ahikaroa tries to keep at a distance but Jyre has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Jyre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa has his takedown stuffed
and Jyre counters with a left and a right that stings Ahikaroa.
Jyre is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa looks for a takedown but Jyre sprawls well.
Ahikaroa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jyre misses with a wild combination.
Jyre throws a head kick but Ahikaroa moves out of range.
Jyre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahikaroa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown but Jyre shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Jyre is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahikaroa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Jyre rushes Ahikaroa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Jyre ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jyre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Jyre wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Jyre takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Jyre breaks the clinch.
Jyre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jyre is looking to counter with head kicks.
Besy Jyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jyre clinches up with Ahikaroa and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahikaroa tries to break the clinch but Jyre is controlling the position.
Ahikaroa blocks a body shot from Jyre.
Ari Ahikaroa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Besy Jyre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Besy Jyre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ahikaroa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Besy Jyre!

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

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

A close round but Ari Ahikaroa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Italo as Ahikaroa shoots in.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Italo keeps it at a distance.
Ahikaroa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Italo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bruno Italo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Italo defends well and Ahikaroa ends up having to push Italo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahikaroa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Italo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Italo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa misses with a head kick.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ahikaroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Italo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahikaroa.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Ahikaroa is quick to defend against it.
Ahikaroa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Italo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahikaroa is defended easily by Italo.#T2#
Ahikaroa with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Italo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ahikaroa trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Italo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahikaroa sees it coming and defends easily.
Italo passes to full mount! #SUB#
Italo looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahikaroa defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Italo has control of Ahikaroa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ahikaroa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ahikaroa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Italo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Ahikaroa is looking to get to half guard.
Italo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Italo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahikaroa has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Italo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

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

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

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

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

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

Event: AFC Hard Knocks
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Ahikaroa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahikaroa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Ahikaroa drives through and clinches with Sanna against the cage. #BC#
Sanna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanna scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Ari Ahikaroa has been cut.
Ahikaroa tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahikaroa moves in looking to clinch but Sanna pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Ahikaroa. Those never looked like landing.
Sanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Sanna manages to break the clinch.
Sanna throws an overhand right that lands on Ahikaroa's shoulder, as Ahikaroa tries to avoid the shot.
Ahikaroa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahikaroa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahikaroa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Ahikaroa clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##BC#
Sanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanna swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahikaroa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanna. Ahikaroa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahikaroa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahikaroa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Sanna sneaks out the side door and pushes Ahikaroa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanna cracks the inside of Ahikaroa's front leg.
Ahikaroa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanna scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahikaroa closes the distance and clinches up with Sanna, looking for a takedown. Ahikaroa pushes Sanna against the cage but Sanna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Ahikaroa.#T2#
Sanna misses with a hook.
Sanna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanna scores with a punch to the head.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Sanna keeps it at a distance.
Ahikaroa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sanna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Sanna misses.
And Ahikaroa tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanna pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahikaroa blocks a low kick nicely.
Huffy Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanna misses with a low kick.
Sanna scores with a one two! Ahikaroa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ahikaroa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahikaroa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ahikaroa somewhat.
Sanna slips a straight right by Ahikaroa.#T3#
Ahikaroa tries to clinch but Sanna is having none of it.
Sanna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahikaroa.
Sanna throws a head kick that misses.
Ahikaroa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanna.
Ahikaroa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahikaroa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanna.
Sanna lands a jab.
Ahikaroa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanna.
Ahikaroa tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahikaroa's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahikaroa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanna lands a head shot.
Ahikaroa misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Sanna misses with an uppercut. Ahikaroa saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Ahikaroa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanna pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Sanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Sanna.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahikaroa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahikaroa tries to clinch up but Sanna circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahikaroa takes a swing at Sanna's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ahikaroa closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Sanna manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahikaroa defending well as Sanna loads up on a big left hand.
Ahikaroa throws a counter combo.
Ahikaroa goes for a double leg but Sanna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanna continues to drive forward.
Ahikaroa shoots in and drives through. Sanna sprawls well.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a double leg but Sanna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huffy Sanna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Ahikaroa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ahikaroa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch.
Ahikaroa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanna.
Ahikaroa slips under a jab from Sanna.
Huffy Sanna is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanna throws a series of punches but Ahikaroa moves out of range.
Huffy Sanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanna throws a nice looking combination but Ahikaroa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahikaroa moves forwards but Sanna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Sanna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahikaroa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahikaroa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahikaroa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanna swivels and escapes.
Ahikaroa dives in and grabs Sanna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanna pushes down on Ahikaroa's head and hops out.
Ahikaroa fails with the takedown.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Ahikaroa.#T1#
Sanna tests Ahikaroa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanna takes a swing at Ahikaroa's ribcage but misses.
Sanna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanna, right into the meat.
Sanna misses with a wild body shot.
Sanna throws a jab when Ahikaroa was well out of range.
Ahikaroa looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahikaroa momentarily.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch.
Sanna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahikaroa moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahikaroa throws out a counter right but Sanna avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Ahikaroa moves forwards but Sanna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Sanna misses.
Ahikaroa with the counter takedown but Sanna avoids it easily.
Sanna feints a jab promting Ahikaroa to slip. Sanna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ahikaroa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Ari Ahikaroa's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ahikaroa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanna, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Ahikaroa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ahikaroa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Sanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ahikaroa.
Sloppy strikes from Sanna. Those never looked like landing.
Sanna slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahikaroa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Ahikaroa fails to land the takedown.
Ahikaroa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanna.
Sanna dodges the punch combination from Ahikaroa.
Sanna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Sanna misses.
Ahikaroa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sanna.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown but Sanna shows good takedown defense.
Ahikaroa is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Sanna.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanna. That's going to slow Ahikaroa down.
Sanna feints and then cracks Ahikaroa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahikaroa down.
Ahikaroa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanna avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahikaroa doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Sanna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
Sanna drops Ahikaroa with a beautiful combination! Ahikaroa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanna is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Ahikaroa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanna throws a right and a left that Ahikaroa avoids nicely.
Ahikaroa is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanna finish him?
Sanna cracks Ahikaroa with a left hook right on the temple and Ahikaroa goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sanna lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Ahikaroa is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huffy Sanna!

Event: AFC Fight Night 9
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Moses tries to clinch
and Ahikaroa counters with a three punch combo that has Moses backing up. Moses nods at Ahikaroa to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Ahikaroa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moses's guard.
Ahikaroa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moses. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahikaroa wants to get up but he can't break Moses's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moses has his hands on Ahikaroa's head, controlling the position.
Ahikaroa won't allow Moses to sweep him here.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Ahikaroa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahikaroa wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa wants to get up but he can't break Moses's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Ahikaroa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moses, up you get! #TD2#
Ahikaroa shoots in and gets a takedown into Moses's guard.#T1#
Ahikaroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moses is keeping the position for now.
Ahikaroa stopping the sweep attempt from Moses.
We've been hearing good reports from Moses's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ahikaroa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moses's guard.
Ahikaroa postures up in Moses's guard and throws a big left but Moses blocks it.
Moses manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahikaroa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Moses works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moses wants to take a breather but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Moses is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB#
Moses is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahikaroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahikaroa is not content to let Moses control the position.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Ahikaroa trying to hold on to Moses's head to control him but Moses postures up.
Moses is trying to control. Ahikaroa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahikaroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Moses 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.
Moses is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Moses decides to stand and escape the position.
Moses shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahikaroa sprawls well. Ahikaroa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moses gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Ahikaroa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Ahikaroa has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahikaroa stalls.
Ahikaroa just leaning against Moses, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Ahikaroa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Moses has his takedown stuffed
and Ahikaroa counters with a three punch combo that has Moses backing up. Moses nods at Ahikaroa to acknowledge the strikes.#KD2#
Ahikaroa drops Moses with a beautiful combination! Moses stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahikaroa is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Moses is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sean Moses has been cut.
Moses falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahikaroa counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Moses off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Ahikaroa follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Moses was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ari Ahikaroa!

Event: AFC Fight Night 8
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1##CL#
Ahikaroa pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Ahikaroa has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ahikaroa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Ahikaroa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva is trying to keep Ahikaroa in close.
Ahikaroa looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa is posturing up here but Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ahikaroa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ahikaroa has to tap! Slick submission there by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Silva!

Event: AFC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Franco rushes Ahikaroa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ahikaroa is trying to pull guard but Franco has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahikaroa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franco's waist but Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahikaroa off to one side.
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a takedown but Franco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahikaroa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Franco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ahikaroa wants to improve his position but Franco is controlling well.
Franco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Franco stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ahikaroa to get to his feet. #T1#
Franco dives in and grabs Ahikaroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahikaroa pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.
As Franco tries to get set, Ahikaroa tries to push him back and clinch up but Franco manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Franco gets a clinch. #TD2#
Franco pulls guard effortlessly.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahikaroa stopping the sweep attempt from Franco.
Franco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco is pulling down on Ahikaroa's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahikaroa, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Franco has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ahikaroa 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 Franco.
Franco isn't going anywhere.
Franco is trying to buck Ahikaroa off.
The ground and pound from Ahikaroa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Franco gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ahikaroa controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahikaroa wants to control but instead Franco manages to regain half guard.
Ahikaroa wants to pass to mount but Franco is defending the position.
Ahikaroa wants to control but Franco is keeping him busy.
Franco wants to improve his position but Ahikaroa is controlling well.
It looks like Ahikaroa is going to stand back up. #T4#
Ahikaroa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Franco tries to lock up and control but Ahikaroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ahikaroa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
Franco is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahikaroa has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahikaroa avoids the attempt from Franco to control.
Ahikaroa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ahikaroa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ahikaroa trying to control here.
Franco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ahikaroa trying to hold on to Franco's head to control him but Franco postures up.
Franco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Franco 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. #SU2#
Franco gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Ahikaroa fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahikaroa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Franco walks away with a smile on his face. Ahikaroa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Franco forces Ahikaroa back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Franco has hold of one of Ahikaroa's legs. Ahikaroa is fighting the takedown attempt but Franco gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco forces his way into half guard.
Franco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco wants to take a breather but Ahikaroa is having none of it. #T2#
Franco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2#
Franco stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ahikaroa to get to his feet.
Ahikaroa tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahikaroa misses with a takedown attempt
and Franco counters with a head kick. That will keep Ahikaroa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ahikaroa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Franco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahikaroa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahikaroa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahikaroa dives in and grabs Franco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes down on Ahikaroa's head and hops out.#T3#
Franco blocks a head kick by Ahikaroa.
Ari Ahikaroa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco avoids the head kick by Ahikaroa.
Franco misses with an attempted mid kick.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahikaroa swivels and escapes.
Ahikaroa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Franco pushes Ahikaroa up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Ahikaroa has had enough of the clinch but Franco keeps him there for the moment.
Franco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahikaroa is defending well.#TD#
Ahikaroa manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Franco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
John Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franco trying to control but Ahikaroa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco 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! 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#
Sloppy strikes from Franco. Those never looked like landing.
Ahikaroa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franco's waist but Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahikaroa off to one side.
Ahikaroa dodges the punch combination from Franco.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt.
Franco throws a nice looking combination but Ahikaroa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahikaroa lands a nice looking body kick.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Franco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ahikaroa to the mat! Ahikaroa manages to get full guard. #ES#
Ahikaroa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahikaroa tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahikaroa.#CL2#
Franco clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Franco has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahikaroa is trying to keep an underhook but Franco manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ahikaroa is looking to improve his position.
Franco slips a nice elbow through Ahikaroa's hands, connecting with Ahikaroa's forehead.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to his feet.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to full guard.
Ahikaroa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franco pushes down on Ahikaroa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Franco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB2#
Franco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahikaroa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahikaroa trying to control here.
Franco passes to full mount! #T3#
Ahikaroa is trying desperately to improve position.
Franco lands a nice shot to the head.
Ahikaroa is looking to get to half guard.
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Franco landing shots from mount.
Ahikaroa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Franco is landing with some decent strikes but Ahikaroa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Ahikaroa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahikaroa can't escape the position.
Franco controlling the pace for now.
Ari Ahikaroa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franco landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franco 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Franco!

Event: AFC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Ahikaroa thows a leg kick but Franco checks it #TD2#
and Franco counters with a single leg into guard. Ahikaroa didn't expect that. #SU2#
Franco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ahikaroa, up you get! #TD2#
Franco looking to score a takedown here. Ahikaroa is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Ahikaroa's guard.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet - Ahikaroa follows without any prompting.
Franco 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.
Ahikaroa tries for a takedown but Franco circles away easily#TD2#
and Franco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to his feet but Franco passes 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!#REVR#
Ahikaroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ahikaroa is looking to escape.#T1#
Franco controlling the pace.
Franco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Franco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ahikaroa!
Ahikaroa tries to control Franco's body but Franco pushes him off. Ahikaroa squirms to his side and now Franco has his back!
You can see the frustration on Ahikaroa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T2#
Franco has good solid back control here.
Franco is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Franco gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Franco gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Franco apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Franco lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahikaroa.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahikaroa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFranco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahikaroa looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.#T3#
Ahikaroa has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahikaroa won't be happy with that.
Franco working the ground and pound from side control.
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Franco remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
It looks like Franco might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4##SUB2#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco taking a breather here.
Franco working the ground and pound.
Ahikaroa being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahikaroa defends it nicely.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franco as he jumps to the side.
Franco moves out of range as Ahikaroa throws a body kick.
Franco is looking to slow Ahikaroa down with leg kicks.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franco is defended easily by Ahikaroa.
Ari Ahikaroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.#CL2#
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Ahikaroa in a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Ahikaroa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franco swivels and escapes.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense.
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahikaroa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahikaroa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahikaroa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Ahikaroa shoots for a takedown but Franco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ahikaroa throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Franco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Franco is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Franco pushes Ahikaroa up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Franco has hold of one of Ahikaroa's legs. Ahikaroa is fighting the takedown attempt but Franco gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ahikaroa looking for subs off his back but Franco has passed one foot through into half guard.
Franco is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Ahikaroa wants to improve his position but Franco is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Franco decides to stand up.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Franco clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Franco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
Ahikaroa trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ahikaroa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position.
Franco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Franco jabs at Ahikaroa's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Franco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ahikaroa did well to prevent Franco getting side control.
Ahikaroa is looking to control Franco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahikaroa avoid being mounted?
Ahikaroa wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Franco decides to return to a standing position.
Ahikaroa darts in looking for a takedown but Franco gets double underhooks and turns Ahikaroa into the cage.
Ahikaroa sets himself, and Franco steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahikaroa avoids it this time.#TD2#
Franco drives through with a takedown into Ahikaroa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ahikaroa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Franco has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Franco tries for a kimura but Ahikaroa is defending well. #T1#
Ahikaroa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU2#
Franco decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ahikaroa to his feet.
Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahikaroa tries to avoid it but Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahikaroa to the ground. Ahikaroa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahikaroa is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ahikaroa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position but instead, Franco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ahikaroa into the cage.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch. #T2#
Ahikaroa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franco's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Franco pushes Ahikaroa up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ahikaroa. #TD2#
Franco has clasped his hands together around Ahikaroa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Ahikaroa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ahikaroa is looking to regain half guard here but Franco keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Ahikaroa wants to get back to his feet.
Franco landing strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Franco works to advance to full mount. Ahikaroa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine from mount but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Franco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Franco is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ahikaroa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4##SUB2#
Franco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Franco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ahikaroa working to try and regain half guard.
Franco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ari Ahikaroa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Franco is standing up, even though he is in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franco 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Franco!

Event: AFC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Franco pushes Ahikaroa away with a front kick.
A jab from Ahikaroa does it's job there.
Franco throws a leg kick but Ahikaroa checks it.
Ahikaroa throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Ahikaroa tries to sprawl but Franco drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahikaroa trying to control here.
Franco not doing much here.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Ahikaroa is defending well. #T1#
Franco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ahikaroa is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Franco jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ahikaroa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ahikaroa seems a little lost for a moment, as Franco dominates the positioning.#T2#
Ahikaroa is looking to regain half guard here but Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
Franco lands a few punches from side control.
Ahikaroa is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Franco tries for a kimura but Ahikaroa is defending well. #T3##SU2#
Franco has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Ahikaroa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ahikaroa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Franco rushes Ahikaroa and presses him up against the cage.
Ahikaroa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Franco pulls Ahikaroa into guard.
Ahikaroa wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ahikaroa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Franco wants to sweep here but Ahikaroa controlling him for the moment.
Ahikaroa won't allow Franco to get back to his feet.
Franco is trying to control the position but Ahikaroa postures up.
Franco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahikaroa looking to sit in guard and control but Franco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco 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#
Franco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahikaroa moves away.
Ahikaroa is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to striking at distance but Franco won't allow it. #TD2#
Franco gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahikaroa swivels and escapes.
Franco leaves Ahikaroa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahikaroa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franco circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franco circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ahikaroa has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Franco as Ahikaroa shoots in.#T1##TD2#
Franco scores with a takedown into Ahikaroa's guard.
Ahikaroa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco scoring with punches to the head and body.
John Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahikaroa looking to control. #T2#
Franco won't allow Ahikaroa to get back to his feet.
Franco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahikaroa working a defensive guard here.
Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahikaroa is keeping the position for now.
Franco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##TD2#
Franco feints and as Ahikaroa raises his hands in defense, Franco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Franco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahikaroa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Franco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Franco clinches up with Ahikaroa and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Franco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Franco tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahikaroa pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Franco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Franco working the head and body with strikes.
Franco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Franco works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franco lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Ahikaroa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Franco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahikaroa is looking to escape.
Franco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Ahikaroa is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ahikaroa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Franco controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Franco.
Ahikaroa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Franco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ahikaroa is trying desperately to improve position.#T3##SUB2#
Franco has control of Ahikaroa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ahikaroa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Franco content just to control the position here.
Ahikaroa is bucking up trying to escape but Franco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Franco avoids the attempt from Ahikaroa to control.
Franco with shots to the head and body - Ahikaroa looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Franco looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Franco looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Franco is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahikaroa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Franco lands a couple of good shots and Ahikaroa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

And that's the end of the fight!
John Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franco 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Franco!

Event: AFC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cathaway drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahikaroa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cathaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahikaroa fails to pull guard.
Ahikaroa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cathaway has him pressed against the cage.
Ahikaroa wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway digs a right hand underneath Ahikaroa's ribcage. Ahikaroa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahikaroa tries to pull guard but Cathaway won't allow it.
Cathaway scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Cathaway stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Cathaway.
Ahikaroa throws a head punch that misses.
Cathaway is working Ahikaroa over against the cage.
Cathaway stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Cathaway turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ahikaroa is trying to work for a sweep but Cathaway has mounted him!
Ahikaroa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ahikaroa tries to lock up and control but Cathaway gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Cathaway has isolated one of Ahikaroa's arms. Ahikaroa looking to fight him off but Cathaway twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Cathaway!

Event: AFC Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a takedown. Theodore tries to sprawl out of it but Ahikaroa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Theodore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Ahikaroa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Theodore to the ground. Ahikaroa is now in Theodore's guard.
Theodore wants to sweep here but Ahikaroa controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodore is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Theodore working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Theodore 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.
Ahikaroa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Theodore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Theodore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ahikaroa is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ahikaroa clinches up with Theodore and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Theodore is trying to force a seperation but Ahikaroa has the dominant position.
Ahikaroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD2#
Ahikaroa has picked Theodore up - he's going for a ride! Ahikaroa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa wants to work for an arm triangle but Theodore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahikaroa connects with a nice short shot to Theodore's temple.
Theodore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahikaroa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahikaroa stops Theodore from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ahikaroa controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahikaroa content to control rather than advance.
Ahikaroa works his way into full mount! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Theodore wants to control but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Theodore is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ahikaroa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Ahikaroa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Ahikaroa 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#
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahikaroa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theodore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roger Theodore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Theodore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahikaroa prevents it. #TD2#
Ahikaroa lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Theodore pushes Ahikaroa off and gets back to his feet.
Theodore throws a jab when Ahikaroa was well out of range.
Ahikaroa wants to counter with a clinch but Theodore pushes him away.
Theodore misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Theodore gets tackled into the cage by Ahikaroa. Ahikaroa maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ahikaroa obliges.
Ahikaroa looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Ahikaroa jumps into guard, dragging Theodore to the mat.
Ari Ahikaroa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theodore trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahikaroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Ahikaroa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Theodore is aware though and is defending well.
Ahikaroa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Theodore trying to keep a closed guard but Ahikaroa is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Ahikaroa stands up and waves to Theodore to follow him.
Theodore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahikaroa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Ahikaroa darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.
Theodore is trying to pull guard but Ahikaroa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Ahikaroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Ahikaroa throws a leg kick but Theodore moved away.
Theodore dives in and grabs Ahikaroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahikaroa pushes down on Theodore's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ahikaroa darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.#BC2#
Ahikaroa breaks from the clinch.
Ahikaroa throws a leg kick but Theodore moved away.
Theodore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Theodore blocks a head kick by Ahikaroa.
Theodore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahikaroa swivels and escapes.
A bone on bone clash there as Theodore blocks the leg kick.
A head kick by Theodore misses #CL2#
and Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Theodore jumps guard but Ahikaroa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Theodore wants a takedown.
Theodore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Theodore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ahikaroa controlling the action here for a moment.
Ahikaroa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ahikaroa leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Ahikaroa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD2#
Ahikaroa drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Theodore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahikaroa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theodore has managed to get both his arms back between Ahikaroa's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Ahikaroa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Theodore frees his head nicely. Oh but Ahikaroa has switched to an armbar! Theodore is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ari Ahikaroa!

Event: AFC Resurrection
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Ahikaroa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahikaroa shoots for a takedown but Franco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Franco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ahikaroa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Franco is in Ahikaroa's guard.
Franco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco is working Ahikaroa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco pushes down on Ahikaroa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ahikaroa!
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Franco is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Franco is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahikaroa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ahikaroa is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahikaroa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Franco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SU2#
Franco stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Ahikaroa.
Franco steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahikaroa.#TD2#
Franco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ahikaroa is looking to get back to his feet here but Franco is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ahikaroa's back.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Franco is cranking Ahikaroa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ahikaroa! He's tightened the choke and Ahikaroa is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Franco!

Event: AFL: Caged Vengence
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick by Dann misses
and Ahikaroa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Dann as Ahikaroa shoots in.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch#TD#
and Dann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Dann seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dann is nestled in close to Ahikaroa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dann passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dann controlling his opponent.
Dann with the ground and pound from mount. #T2##SUB#
Dann is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ahikaroa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dann controlling the position easily from mount.
Dann 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#
Dann quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Dann but it's paid off an Ahikaroa is forced to tap! Nice work by Dann.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Dann!

Event: AFL Manuel vs Silva
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Ahikaroa walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.#CL#
Ahikaroa clinches.
Ahikaroa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahikaroa is defending well.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ahikaroa stalling.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Ahikaroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ahikaroa to the mat! Ahikaroa manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahikaroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahikaroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ahikaroa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Ahikaroa working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Ahikaroa is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Ahikaroa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ahikaroa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#KD#
Ahikaroa drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahikaroa is looking for the KO!
Ahikaroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Ahikaroa drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Ahikaroa tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahikaroa blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Ahikaroa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahikaroa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Ahikaroa looking to control.
Brown trying to control but Ahikaroa is working from the bottom.
Brown is fighting to break Ahikaroa's control of his arms but Ahikaroa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Ahikaroa working a defensive guard here.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahikaroa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Ahikaroa, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Ahikaroa against the cage but Ahikaroa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahikaroa as he avoids it easily.
Ari Ahikaroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Brown.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Ahikaroa has knocked Brown down with a huge combo! Ahikaroa steps away and waves a wobbly Brown back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Brown gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ahikaroa points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Brown wakes up just in time to hear Ahikaroa thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ari Ahikaroa!

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