Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2018

#R1#
Platanares dives in for a single leg takedown but Bodfors sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Platanares backs off Bodfors throws a huge counter combo but Platanares manages to avoid it all.
Platanares moves to clinch but Bodfors breaks away
enabling Bodfors to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Aniceto Platanares has been cut.
Platanares backs away from a small jab... but Bodfors lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Platanares crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Bodfors with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bo Bodfors!
Bo Bodfors seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Aniceto Platanares had this to say: 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.

Event: DARE 84
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Platanares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brandis tries to get to full guard but Platanares has control of the leg.
Brandis trying to hold on to Platanares's head to control him but Platanares postures up.
Platanares throws a strike but Brandis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Brandis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platanares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Platanares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Platanares has managed to get both his arms back between Brandis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Platanares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Platanares has managed to get both his arms back between Brandis's legs - danger averted.
Platanares throwing strikes but missing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Platanares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brandis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Platanares avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Platanares throwing strikes from guard but Brandis blocks nicely.
Platanares throws an elbow that misses. Brandis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Platanares's guard. Nice move by Brandis!#REVR#
Brandis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis throwing strikes from guard but Platanares blocks nicely.
Brandis wants to pass the guard but Platanares is keeping the position.
Platanares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Brandis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Platanares can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brandis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Platanares is looking to stand back up but Brandis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Platanares.
Brandis trying to control the action but Platanares is working from the bottom.
Brandis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brandis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Platanares's head.
Brandis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Brandis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brandis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brandis throwing shots but Platanares is blocking nicely.
Brandis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brandis is nestled in close to Platanares, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brandis controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Platanares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brandis.
Brandis working over Platanares with some ground and pound. Platanares looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brandis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brandis throws some wild stikes that Platanares manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Brandis looking to finish with strikes here!
Brandis controlling the position easily from mount.
Brandis 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.
Platanares is squirming around, avoiding Brandis's attempts to control the action.
Brandis throwing strikes here but Platanares is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brandis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fletch Brandis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Aniceto Platanares has been cut.
Brandis shoots in looking for a takedown but Platanares manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Platanares drives through with a takedown into Brandis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brandis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Platanares throws a big right hand that misses.
Fletch Brandis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Platanares throws a strike but Brandis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brandis looking to pass the guard.
Brandis postures up in Platanares's guard and throws a big left but Platanares blocks it.
Brandis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brandis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Brandis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brandis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Platanares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Platanares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brandis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Platanares can't keep his opponent in guard - Brandis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brandis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Platanares tries to kick Brandis off but Brandis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brandis not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Brandis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brandis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandis misses with a head shot. Platanares uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brandis trying to control but Platanares is working from the bottom.
Brandis lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Platanares keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
Brandis postures up in Platanares's guard and throws a big left but Platanares blocks it.
Platanares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brandis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brandis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Brandis crashes against the mat.
Platanares is not content to let Brandis control the position. #SUB#
Brandis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Platanares can do to turn this around?#T4#
Brandis cracks Platanares with a big right hand but Platanares just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brandis working the strikes but Platanares uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Platanares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brandis controlling the action here.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Platanares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fletch Brandis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aniceto Platanares's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandis.
Platanares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Platanares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandis, as that shot connected.
Brandis scores with a nice right hand.
Platanares walks into a stiff left hand from Brandis.#ROC#
Platanares is rocked!
Brandis fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Platanares out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Fletch Brandis!
Our winner, Fletch Brandis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Aniceto Platanares stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.

Event: TGC 77
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##TD#
Platanares shoots in and gets a takedown into Tea's guard.#SUB2#
Platanares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Platanares has managed to get both his arms back between Tea's legs - danger averted.
Tea told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Platanares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tea has his foot on Platanares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Platanares works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Tea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Platanares defends it easily.
Platanares landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Platanares working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Tea is looking for a triangle but Platanares pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Tea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Platanares is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Platanares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tea's head.#SUB2#
Tea has his foot on Platanares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Platanares works his way back into a safe position though.
Platanares postures up in Tea's guard and throws a big left but Tea blocks it. #T1#
Platanares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tea swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Tea is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Platanares is aware though and is defending well.
Tea trying to keep a closed guard but Platanares is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Tea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platanares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Platanares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Platanares is posturing up here but Tea has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Platanares tries to roll out but it's too tight and Platanares has to tap! Slick submission there by Tea!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ice Tea!
Ice Tea seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Aniceto Platanares had this to say: 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.

Event: TGC 69: Wolff vs Tambua
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Talanoa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Talanoa showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talanoa throwing shots but Platanares is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Talanoa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Platanares could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Talanoa has cracked it and Platanares is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Talanoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paea Talanoa!
An out of breath Paea Talanoa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Aniceto Platanares spoke after the fight, saying 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.

Event: TGC 64: Hepple vs Melodies
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Golovkin throws a hook but Platanares avoids it easily.
Platanares misses with a takedown
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Platanares ducks down to avoid it.
Platanares wants to clinch
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golovkin lands a nice shot that snaps Platanares's head back. #CL#
Platanares gets a clinch.
Golovkin tries to break free but Platanares pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Platanares won't allow it.
Golovkin tries to circle away but Platanares has him pinned against the cage.
Golovkin is pressed up against the cage. Platanares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Golovkin down to the mat. Golovkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Platanares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golovkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aniceto Platanares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Platanares drives through with a takedown into Golovkin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Platanares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Golovkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Platanares is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control.
Golovkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Platanares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Platanares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Platanares wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving.
Golovkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Platanares.
Platanares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Platanares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Platanares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Platanares cracks Golovkin with a solid left hand.
Platanares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Golovkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Platanares.
Platanares controlling from the top position.
Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Platanares prevents Golovkin from getting back to his feet.
Platanares postures up in Golovkin's guard and throws a big left but Golovkin blocks it.
Platanares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Golovkin wants to stand and escape but Platanares is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Golovkin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Platanares landing with the ground and pound.
Platanares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Platanares throwing strikes from guard but Golovkin blocks nicely.
Platanares 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.
Platanares scoring with some ground and pound.
Platanares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Platanares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Platanares sitting in guard here, content to control.
Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Platanares lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Platanares scoring with punches to the head and body.
Platanares postures up in Golovkin's guard and throws a big left but Golovkin blocks it.
Platanares throws a big elbow that misses.
Platanares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Golovkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Platanares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Platanares trying to control the position from guard on top but Golovkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golovkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Platanares.
Platanares is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control.
Platanares stands up over Golovkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Platanares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Platanares trying to control but Golovkin is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Platanares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Platanares wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Platanares throwing strikes but missing.
Golovkin wants to stand but Platanares is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aniceto Platanares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Platanares shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Platanares was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Golovkin is pushing Platanares's head away, looking to escape. Platanares manages to hold on to the position though.
Platanares throws a strike aimed at the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin avoids it well.
Golovkin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Platanares is putting a hurting on Golovkin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Platanares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golovkin can do to turn this around?
Platanares looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Golovkin is avoiding damage well.
Platanares working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Platanares throws a strike aimed at the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin avoids it well.
Check out the look on Platanares's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Golovkin dodges the ground and pound from Platanares.
Platanares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golovkin keeps working.
Platanares looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Golovkin is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Platanares trying to control the position but Golovkin is working away.
Platanares is putting a hurting on Golovkin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Platanares throws a strike aimed at the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin avoids it well.
Platanares is chipping away with strikes.
Platanares cracks Golovkin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Platanares misses with the ground and pound.
Platanares in side control, throwing shots but Golovkin defends.
An elbow from Platanares crashes against the mat.
Golovkin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Platanares misses with the ground and pound.
Golovkin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Golovkin is breathing heavily.#T2#
Golovkin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Platanares landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Platanares working the ground and pound.
Platanares landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
An elbow from Platanares crashes against the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Platanares lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Platanares looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Golovkin is avoiding damage well.
Golovkin defending against the ground and pound.
Platanares works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Platanares in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Platanares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golovkin keeps working.
Golovkin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Platanares throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Platanares connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Golovkin some visible discomfort.
Platanares working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Golovkin is rocked!
Platanares trying to control the position but Golovkin is working away.
Platanares working the ground and pound from side control.
Platanares working the ground and pound.
Platanares cracks Golovkin with a big right hand but Golovkin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Platanares connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Golovkin some visible discomfort.
Golovkin is still in real trouble! Can Platanares finish him?
Golovkin taking a bit of punishment here - Platanares scoring with strikes.
Platanares scoring with punches and elbows.
Platanares lands a big left to the face of Golovkin, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Platanares and another - Golovkin is out! Platanares stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aniceto Platanares!
Aniceto Platanares very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TGC Crucible 20
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1##CL#
Tea drives through and clinches with Platanares against the cage. #TD2#
Platanares has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tea clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Tea's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tea breaks Platanares's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tea content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Tea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tea drops back, looking for a kneebar! Platanares looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Platanares looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Platanares! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tea gets back to half guard.
Platanares is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tea wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Tea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Platanares. #SUB#
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Platanares is stalling here. Tea is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Platanares seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tea has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Tea looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Tea is trying to get an arm triangle but Platanares is defending well. #SUB#
Tea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Platanares has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Platanares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Platanares wants to get back to his feet but Tea drags him back down.#SUB#
Tea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Platanares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tea trying to control the position but Platanares is working away. #SUB#
Tea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Platanares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Tea tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Platanares keeps working.
Tea moves into full mount! #SUB#
Tea swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Platanares is now in Tea's guard. A big mistake from Tea there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Tea has his feet on Platanares's thighs here. He's pushed Platanares off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Platanares screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ice Tea!
A very excited looking Ice Tea made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Aniceto Platanares spoke after the fight, saying 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.

Event: TGC 48: Hepple vs Human
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
A cross from Dupree lands.
Platanares shoots in looking for a takedown. Dupree tries to sprawl out of it but Platanares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dupree manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dupree paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Platanares moves into range and clinches up with Dupree.#TD#
Platanares has picked Dupree up - he's going for a ride! Platanares dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Dupree pushes Platanares off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Platanares back to the cage. Dupree follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Aniceto Platanares has been cut.
Platanares darts in looking for a takedown but Dupree gets double underhooks and turns Platanares into the cage.
Dupree fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Platanares on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Platanares is rocked!#CL2#
Dupree pushes Platanares up against the cage in a clinch.
Platanares has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dupree avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aniceto Platanares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Platanares prevents Dupree from breaking the clinch.
Dupree gets underhooks to prevent Platanares's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Dupree manages to break the clinch.
Platanares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dupree's jab looks to have found its range, popping Platanares under the eye.
Platanares fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dupree! But no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Dupree throws a wild body kick that Platanares sees coming a mile off.
Platanares attempts a counter takedown but Dupree avoids it well and moves away.
Platanares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dupree to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Platanares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupree connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Platanares out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christophe Dupree!
Christophe Dupree managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
Aniceto Platanares spoke after the fight, saying 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.

Event: TGC 44: Cobb vs Tskhadaia
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1##TD#
Platanares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Platanares lands in his opponent's guard.
Platanares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Platanares scoring with punches to the head and body.
Platanares throws an elbow that misses. Dupree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Platanares's guard. Nice move by Dupree!#REVB#
Dupree controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dupree tries to stand but Platanares is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree stops Platanares from standing up.
Dupree trying to control the position from guard on top but Platanares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dupree drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Platanares manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dupree has Platanares in his guard.#REVR##T1#
Platanares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Platanares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Platanares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dupree swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Platanares throws a big elbow that misses.
Platanares postures up in Dupree's guard and throws a big left but Dupree blocks it.
Platanares passes Dupree's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Platanares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Platanares connects with a nice short shot to Dupree's temple.
Dupree keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Platanares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Platanares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dupree's head. #T2#
Dupree regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Platanares.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupree is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dupree wants to stand but Platanares is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dupree stays in close to Platanares's body and controls the position.
Dupree wants to control from the top but Platanares keeps moving.
Dupree trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Platanares keeping moving, preventing Dupree from controlling successfully.
Dupree working some strikes from top position.
Dupree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Platanares is keeping the position for now.
Platanares on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Platanares tries to get out of the position.
Dupree throws a big right hand that misses.
Dupree trying to control but Platanares is working from the bottom.
Platanares wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dupree manages to pass to side control.
Dupree seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Platanares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dupree wants to pass the guard but Platanares is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupree is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Platanares reverses the position - he's now on top in Dupree's guard.
Dupree is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dupree keeping moving, preventing Platanares from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Platanares stopping the sweep attempt from Dupree.
Platanares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dupree works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Platanares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aniceto Platanares dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Platanares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Platanares lands in his opponent's guard.
Platanares scoring with punches to the head and body.
Platanares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dupree utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Platanares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Platanares stands up over Dupree, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dupree utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Platanares distracts Dupree with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Platanares throws a big elbow that misses.
Platanares throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Platanares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Platanares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dupree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Platanares throws an elbow that misses. Dupree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Platanares's guard. Nice move by Dupree!#REVB#
Dupree trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Dupree trying to move into half guard but instead Platanares has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Dupree is trying to keep Platanares in close.
Platanares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Platanares stands up over Dupree, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Platanares landing with the ground and pound.
Platanares throws a big elbow that misses.
Platanares postures up and lands a big shot to Dupree's brow.
Platanares wants to control from the top but Dupree keeps moving.
Platanares throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Dupree keeping moving, preventing Platanares from controlling successfully.
Platanares works over Dupree with some ground and pound from guard.
Platanares connects with a couple of short punches.
Dupree working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Platanares.
Dupree not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Platanares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Platanares postures up.
Dupree keeping moving, preventing Platanares from controlling successfully.
Dupree is trying to control the position but Platanares postures up.
Platanares is working Dupree over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Platanares stands up over Dupree, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dupree preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Platanares is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Platanares throwing strikes from guard but Dupree blocks nicely.
Platanares works over Dupree with some ground and pound from guard.
Platanares won't allow Dupree to sweep him here.
Dupree working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Platanares.
Platanares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Platanares throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Platanares's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Platanares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupree can do to turn this around?
Platanares distracts Dupree with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Platanares throws a big right hand that misses.
Platanares throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Platanares throwing strikes from guard but Dupree blocks nicely.
Dupree is trying to keep Platanares in close.
Platanares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dupree controls Platanares momentarily but Platanares frees himself.
Platanares won't allow Dupree to get back to his feet.
Dupree keeping full guard, as Platanares tries to pass.
Platanares throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Platanares trying to control but Dupree is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Platanares or perhaps it was just good defense by Dupree, which made it look bad.
Dupree swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aniceto Platanares dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Platanares has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Platanares instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dupree breaks from the clinch.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
Platanares attempts a counter takedown but Dupree avoids it well and moves away.
Dupree scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dupree tries a head kick but it misses.
Platanares attempts a counter takedown but Dupree avoids it well and moves away.
Dupree is looking to slow Platanares down with leg kicks.
Dupree keeps Platanares at a distance using the push kick.
Platanares sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Dupree.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dupree scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dupree lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dupree throws a head kick but Platanares moves out of range.
Platanares attempts a counter takedown but Dupree avoids it well and moves away.
Dupree with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dupree scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Platanares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dupree.
Dupree cracks a nice hook into Platanares's ribs.
Platanares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dupree finds it's way round the side to connect with Platanares's head.
Dupree with a nice cross.
Dupree throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Dupree.#KD2#
Dupree moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Platanares goes down! Can Dupree finish him!?#ROC2#
Platanares is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Platanares is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupree lands a couple of elbows.
Dupree trying to control but Platanares is working from the bottom.
Platanares seems to have got his legs back now.
Dupree working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dupree looking to sit in guard and control but Platanares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Platanares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dupree preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dupree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Platanares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Platanares throws a big elbow that misses.
Aniceto Platanares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dupree wants to stand up but Platanares is controlling him.
Platanares throws an elbow that misses. Dupree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Platanares's guard. Nice move by Dupree!#REVB#
Platanares keeping full guard, as Dupree tries to pass.
Dupree wants to stand and escape but instead Platanares has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Platanares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christophe Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Platanares postures up in Dupree's guard and throws a big left but Dupree blocks it.
Platanares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Platanares makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Platanares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aniceto Platanares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Platanares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dupree tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Platanares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Platanares seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dupree for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Platanares continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dupree drives through and clinches with Platanares against the cage.
Dupree throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dupree wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Platanares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Christophe Dupree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Platanares has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aniceto Platanares!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aniceto Platanares made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Christophe Dupree was interviewed post fight and said 'The Duke never gives up!'.

Event: TGC 40: Cobb vs Bell
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Platanares stuffs the takedown.
Strait tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Platanares defends well and Strait ends up having to push Platanares into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Strait closes the distance and clinches.
Platanares lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Platanares has Strait pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Platanares pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Strait tumbling to the mat - Platanares dives into Strait's guard.
Strait controls Platanares momentarily but Platanares frees himself. #SUB2#
Strait looking for a guillotine here but Platanares defends easily.
Platanares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Strait has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Platanares should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Strait has tightened it up now! Platanares should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Strait!
Scott Strait decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Aniceto Platanares stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.

Event: TGC 34: Bush vs San Diego
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Platanares. #TD#
Platanares looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Sekany has his foot on Platanares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Platanares works his way back into a safe position though.
Platanares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Sekany pushes a forearm under Platanares's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Platanares is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Sekany!
An intense looking Jake Sekany took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm still the best pitcher ever, but I want more. I want a belt and a world series ring, I want a TITLE SHOT Motherfuckers ASAFP...As Soon As Fucking Possible, god bless you all and please donate to my charity...'.
The defeated Aniceto Platanares had this to say: 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.

Event: TGC 29: Human vs De Pacas
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Brady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Platanares manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brady on his heels. He'll look to pass Brady's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brady trying to control the position.
Platanares wants to control from the top but Brady keeps moving.
Platanares lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Platanares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brady is on top in guard. #REVR#
Brady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brady postures up in Platanares's guard and throws a big left but Platanares blocks it.
Platanares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady distracts Platanares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Platanares can't keep his opponent in guard - Brady advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brady is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Brady is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Platanares sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Platanares is trying to stand up here but Brady is controlling him well.
Platanares is staying active underneath Brady, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brady trying to control the action but Platanares is working from the bottom.
Brady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Platanares pushes Brady off looking to stand but Brady dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#SUB#
Brady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Platanares defends it well. #SUB#
Brady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Platanares has managed to free his arm - good work.
Platanares is trying to stand back up but Brady is controlling him
Brady working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Platanares tries to kick Brady off but Brady keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Platanares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brady missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Brady in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Platanares tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brady!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baron Brady!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Baron Brady waved his t-shirt featuring Juggernaut And Gladiators's logo in front of the cameras.
Aniceto Platanares spoke after the fight, saying 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.

Event: TGC 19: Redemption
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Lang as Platanares shoots in.
Platanares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Platanares misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Platanares's ribs.
Lang lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Platanares looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Platanares working away.
Lang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Platanares wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lang is trying to get back to full guard.
Platanares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lang trying to control from the bottom.
Platanares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Platanares missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lang.
Lang is trying to control the position but Platanares postures up. #T1#
Platanares chips away with some ground and pound.
Lang controls Platanares momentarily but Platanares frees himself.
Platanares lands a couple of elbows.
Platanares working some strikes from top position.
Platanares throws a big right hand that misses.
Lang 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.
Lang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lang has momentary wrist control but Platanares slips an elbow through the middle.
Lang has momentary wrist control but Platanares slips an elbow through the middle.
Platanares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Platanares trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang controlling the position.
Lang has momentary wrist control but Platanares slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Platanares connects with a couple of short punches.
Lang controlling the position.
Platanares throws a big right hand that misses.
Platanares tries to free his leg and advance position but Lang is retaining full guard.
Platanares trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang working a defensive guard here.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Platanares wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Platanares is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lang digs a good body shot into Platanares's ribs.
Platanares fails with a takedown attempt.
James Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aniceto Platanares.
Lang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Platanares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Platanares lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Lang pushes Platanares off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Lang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Lang moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Platanares can't get the takedown.
A short left from Lang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang presses Platanares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lang missing with knees to the body.
Lang is pressed up against the cage. Platanares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lang down to the mat. Lang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Platanares looks winded!#TD2#
Platanares shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lang has Platanares pulled in close to control his posture.
Lang trying to control the position.
Lang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Platanares defending well though.
Lang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lang throwing shots but Platanares is blocking nicely.
Lang throwing shots but Platanares is blocking nicely.
Platanares regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lang.
Platanares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Platanares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Platanares is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lang is controlling him.
Lang throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Lang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Platanares shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Platanares was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Lang throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Platanares can do to turn this around?
Platanares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lang tries to avoid it but Platanares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lang to the ground. Lang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Platanares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Platanares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Platanares off to one side.
Platanares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lang tries to avoid it but Platanares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lang to the ground. Lang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aniceto Platanares.
Lang lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Lang tries to sprawl but Platanares drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donk. Lang catches Platanares right on the button with a cross.
Lang digs a good hook to Platanares's body.
Lang digs a good body shot into Platanares's ribs.
Lang throws a one two combo.
A jab from Lang finds it's way through Platanares's defenses.
Platanares moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Platanares is breathing heavily.
Platanares seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Lang shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Platanares is backing up but Lang catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Platanares covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Lang Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Lang!
As James Lang got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got! '.
The defeated Aniceto Platanares had this to say: 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.

Event: TGC Crucible
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1##TD#
Platanares gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Platanares lands a nice short elbow.
Gojak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Platanares looks to land a strike but Gojak avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Platanares keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gojak's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Platanares postures up in Gojak's guard and throws a big left but Gojak blocks it.
Platanares content to stall in guard here.
Gojak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Platanares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Platanares wants to control from the top but Gojak keeps moving.
Platanares throws a big right hand that misses.
Gojak wants to stand up but Platanares is controlling him. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Platanares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gojak is looking to stand up but Platanares isn't so interested in that idea.
Gojak keeping moving, preventing Platanares from controlling successfully.
Platanares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Platanares's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Platanares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Platanares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Platanares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Platanares landing with the ground and pound.
Platanares wants to control from the top but Gojak keeps moving.
Platanares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Platanares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gojak 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.
Platanares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Platanares throws a big right hand that misses.
Platanares controls from within his opponent's guard.
Platanares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Platanares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Platanares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Platanares trying to control but Gojak is working from the bottom.
Platanares working some strikes from top position.
Platanares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gojak has momentary wrist control but Platanares slips an elbow through the middle.
Platanares with a nice head shot there.
Gojak looks winded!
Platanares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Platanares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Platanares postures up in Gojak's guard and throws a big left but Gojak blocks it.
Platanares connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Gojak is rocked!
Platanares loads up on a big left hand. Gojak felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Platanares looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gojak can't hide his disappointment, as Platanares celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aniceto Platanares!
After the big win, Aniceto Platanares made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CEFC 247
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Platanares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mitchell under the eye.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mitchell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Platanares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mitchell goes for a double leg but Platanares avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Platanares continues to drive forward.
Mitchell throws a jab when Platanares was well out of range.
Platanares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Platanares seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Platanares lands a nice shot to the body.
Platanares scores with a hook.
Platanares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Platanares works Mitchell's body with a nice hook.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Platanares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Platanares.
Nice uppercut lands for Platanares. That snapped Mitchell's head back.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mitchell walks into a stiff left hand from Platanares.
Mitchell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mitchell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Platanares scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Platanares throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Platanares landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Platanares working the body and head with strikes.
Mitchell looks winded!
Mitchell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Platanares.
Mitchell defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Platanares seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Platanares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Platanares scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mitchell is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Platanares can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aniceto Platanares!
After the big win, Aniceto Platanares made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CEFC 245
Date: Jul 01, 2017

Event: CEFC 243
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Platanares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Almeida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Platanares on the ground.
Platanares with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Platanares seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Almeida is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aniceto Platanares!
Aniceto Platanares managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 102
Date: May 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Platanares shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Platanares in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Platanares escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Platanares sprawls well. Platanares wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gras gets slowly back to his feet.
Platanares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Platanares is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gras.
Platanares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Platanares throws a big counter combination but Gras scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Platanares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gras.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Platanares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gras shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Platanares appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gras tries to clinch there but Platanares circles away.
Platanares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Platanares shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gras manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gras looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Platanares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SU#
Platanares stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Platanares circles away.
Aniceto Platanares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gros Gras.#TD#
Platanares closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gras to the mat! Gras manages to get full guard.
Platanares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gras can't keep his opponent in guard - Platanares advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Platanares 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. #T2##SU#
Platanares stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gras to get to his feet.
Platanares avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Platanares shoots in and gets a takedown into Gras's guard.#SU#
Platanares stands and steps away. Gras gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gras tries to clinch but Platanares is having none of it.
Gras scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Aniceto Platanares has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Platanares closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gras's guard.
Platanares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Platanares stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Gras scores with the left hand. Platanares knows he should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Gras sends Platanares crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gras is motioning to the referee to let Platanares up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Platanares is rocked!
Platanares leaves his chin hanging out and Gras seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Platanares crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gros Gras!
The defeated Aniceto Platanares had this to say: 'I had an injured rectum so wasn't 100% for this fight. I'll be back stronger'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Platanares throws a hook but Gilbert avoids it easily.
Platanares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gilbert is out of range. #CL2#
Platanares clinches up with Gilbert and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gilbert is trying to stall. #BC2#
Platanares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Gilbert. Those never looked like landing.
Gilbert tries for a takedown but Platanares circles away easily#KD2#
and Platanares counters with a crisp one two that drops Gilbert! Platanares thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gilbert to his feet! Gilbert is in big trouble!
No joy there for Platanares, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Platanares throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Gilbert counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Platanares sneaks out the side door and pushes Gilbert away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Platanares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gilbert looks for a takedown but Platanares sprawls well.
Gilbert throws a sloppy head kick and Platanares moves out of range easily.
Gilbert shoots in and drives through. Platanares sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Gilbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Platanares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Platanares is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gilbert jabs at Platanares's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Platanares throws a series of punches but Gilbert moves out of range. #T2#
Platanares lands a big right hook! Gilbert looks hurt but is still standing! Platanares lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Gilbert falls down and Platanares dives in with a huge hammer fist! Gilbert's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Platanares runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aniceto Platanares!
An out of breath Aniceto Platanares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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