Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1066 Surian v Richard
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lupei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Lupei's head. #KD#
River lands a big uppercut and Lupei crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lupei looks OK. River waves Lupei back to his feet!#ROC#Lupei is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei switches off momentarily and River cracks him with a monster right hand! Lupei topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as River dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by River !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River !
Clint River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Durant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durant works Lupei's body with a nice hook.
Durant sizes up Lupei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durant misses with a hook to the body
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Durant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durant.
Lupei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Durant.
Durant stalks Lupei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lupei's face. Lupei staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durant misses with a hook to the body
letting Lupei counter with a right hand.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Durant.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durant checks a leg kick.
Lupei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lupei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lupei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lupei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lupei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lupei needs to keep his hands up - Durant had a free shot at his head there.
A left lands for Lupei.
Durant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durant was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Durant is looking to land body kicks.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Lupei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durant misses with a body kick.
Durant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses. #KD2#
A big head kick from Durant and Lupei is sent sprawling to the canvas! #CUT2#It looks like Serafim Lupei has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei keeping moving, preventing Durant from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lupei is looking for a triangle but Durant pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Durant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durant slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Durant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lupei sees it coming and defends easily.
Lupei trying to control from the bottom.
Durant trying to control from half guard but Lupei is working away.
Durant is pressing down on Lupei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lupei is holding on for now. #T2##SUB2#
Lupei is defending against the submission attempts here by Durant. #SUB#
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lupei is staying active underneath Durant, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Durant is looking for a kimura but Lupei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durant to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Lupei'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.#SUB#
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Durant is trying to work for a kimura but Lupei is defending well. #T3#
Lupei is staying active underneath Durant, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Durant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lupei is looking to control Durant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lupei avoid being mounted?
Lupei wants to improve his position but Durant is controlling well.
Lupei trying to hold on to Durant's head to control him but Durant postures up. #SUB2#
Durant is looking for a kimura but Lupei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durant to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Durant looking for a submission but Lupei manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #SUB#
Lupei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Durant tries to free his leg and advance position but Lupei is retaining full guard.
Lupei looking for a sweep. Not yet Lupei, not yet. #SUB#
Lupei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Durant wants to control from the top but Lupei keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupei 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.
Durant wants to control from the top but Lupei keeps moving.
Durant forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Durant is working for a kimura but Lupei is defending it quite comfortably.
Durant trying to control the action but Lupei is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Durant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serafim Lupei's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lupei misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Durant.
Durant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Durant is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durant lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Durant on the inside.
Lupei tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Durant smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durant cracks Lupei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kevin Durant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durant takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Durant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Durant tries to land a front kick but Lupei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Lupei misses the target.
Durant connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durant scores with a jab. Lupei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durant throws a one two combo. #ROC2#Lupei is rocked!
Durant throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Durant with a hook.
Oh Lupei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durant jabs Lupei right on the nose. Lupei blinks but takes it well.
Durant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lupei seems to have got his legs back now.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei throws a body punch but Durant moves out of range.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Durant.
Lupei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Durant misses with a combination #CL#
and Lupei counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant lands an uppercut.
Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Durant misses with some punches.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Durant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei. #T2#
Durant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Durant.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durant's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
A short uppercut from Durant.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Durant.
Durant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
Durant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Durant has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serafim Lupei. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Durant scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant.
Durant pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durant blocks an uppercut.
Durant works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
Durant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike.
Durant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Durant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Durant on the inside.
Durant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Durant has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lupei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durant can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Durant.
Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Durant lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Durant.
Durant lands an uppercut.
A short right from Durant on the inside.
Durant creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lupei with a big uppercut! Lupei tries to clinch up but Durant pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lupei to the mat! Lupei covers up and Durant unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Lupei misses with a hook to the body
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lupei catches Tucker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tucker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Lupei. Those never looked like landing.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Tucker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tucker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lupei back to the cage. Tucker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lupei throws a combination that misses
and Tucker counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei tries to bum rush Tucker with a series of wild strikes but Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tucker feints a counter leg kick.
Lupei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tucker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lupei slips a jab from Tucker.
Tucker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Tucker, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Tucker 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.
Tucker blocks a jab.
Tucker misses the jab.
Lupei throws a lazy body kick
and Tucker counters with a nice body kick.
Lupei scores with a push kick.
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Lupei. That snapped Tucker's head back.
Lupei misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tucker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lupei dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Lupei is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tucker.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Lupei pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tucker back to the cage. Lupei follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei checks a low kick from Tucker.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Tucker blocks the low kick.
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tucker.
A cross from Tucker lands.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Tucker's shoulder, as Tucker tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tucker! But no joy.
Lupei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Tucker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lupei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Tucker is looking for the big counter here.
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Lupei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tucker throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Tucker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lupei lands a glancing blow to the side of Tucker's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tucker's sensitive parts.
Lupei's corner calls for a 1-2. Lupei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tucker scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Lupei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tuckers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tucker misses with an uppercut.
Lupei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tucker misses the jab.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.
Tucker throws the left hand but Lupei avoids the punch easily.
Tucker throws a right and a left that Lupei avoids nicely.
Tucker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Tucker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lupei lands a nice shot that snaps Tucker's head back.
Lupei connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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#
Tucker jabs Lupei right on the nose. Lupei blinks but takes it well.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
Tucker throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lupei colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tucker as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lupei is left battered and dazed whilst Tucker and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Tucker!
Our winner, Charles Tucker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#1043 Wilfred v Milo
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Bonney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lupei throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
Lupei scores with a jab.
Bonney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Bonney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei scores with a body shot.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupei throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bonney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lupei misses with a body punch
letting Bonney counter with a right hand.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Bonney is out of range.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei tries to clinch up
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Bonney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonney circles away.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Some bone on bone action there as Bonney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Bonney sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupei missing with a left hand there. Bonney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Lupei misses with a body shot
and Bonney counters with a low kick, right behind Lupei 's knee.
Bonney misses with a wild body shot.
Bonney lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lupei!
Bonney throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bonney throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonney throws a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonney has time to react.
Lupei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonney with the inside leg kick.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Bonney's head but Bonney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonney drops his hands momentarily and Lupei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bonney looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Bonney. #T2#
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Lupei backs away, Bonney returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lupei misses with a jab to the body
and Bonney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Bonney moved away.
We've been informed that Lupei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice jab there from Lupei.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Bonney's head but Bonney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy body kick from Bonney
and Lupei counters with a nice body kick.
Lupei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bonney checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bonney misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Bonney avoids it with no problem.
Bonney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Bonney ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei throws a body punch but Bonney moves out of range.
Lupei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bonney counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonney jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD#
Bonney feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lupei sprawling to the canvas! Lupei rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bonney finish him?! #ROC#Lupei is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Serafim Lupei has been cut.
Bonney fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Lupei out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). William H Bonney!
A relieved looking William H Bonney thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1038 Tam v Hoddle
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Lupei misses.
Lupei swings for the body but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Stalinovich thuds a left hand into Lupei's body.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Stalinovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupei misses with the combination.
Lupei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Stalinovich.
We've been informed that Lupei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stalinovich lands with a nice combination. Lupei backs away looking to recover.
Stalinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovich.
Nice body kick from Stalinovich.
Lupei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich connects with a single shot there.
Lupei slips under a jab.
Lupei scores with a decent looking hook.
Stalinovich checks a leg kick nicely.
Stalinovich scores with a jab.
Lupei wants to clinch.#T1#
Stalinovich lands a jab to Lupei's midsection.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stalinovich.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Stalinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lupei just manages to avoid it.
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Lupei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stalinovich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing.
Lupei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Lupei tries to keep at a distance but Stalinovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalinovich's elbow. #T2#
Stalinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
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!#TD#
Stalinovich pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Stalinovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lupei stands and throws Stalinovich's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Lupei has an Americana. Stalinovich didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lupei is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lupei hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Serafim Lupei!
During a confident post fight interview, Serafim Lupei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1035 Milo v Tiamat
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Daxton walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Daxton.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Lupei stuns Daxton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupei! But no joy.
A jab from Lupei misses.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Daxton's head but Daxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daxton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daxton is out of range and Lupei settles back down.
Daxton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lupei 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 Daxton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daxton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lupei stuns Daxton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupei lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Daxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daxton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daxton clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupei works the jab nicely.
Lupei takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Daxton.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daxton.
Daxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daxton throws a nice looking combination but Lupei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Daxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Daxton.
Daxton ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Daxton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends Daxton's belly button to the back.
Daxton throws a combination. Lupei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lupei cracks Daxton with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei misses with a left hand #KD#
and Daxton counters with a crisp one two that drops Lupei! Daxton thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lupei to his feet! Lupei is in big trouble!#ROC#Lupei is rocked!
Lupei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daxton's head backwards.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Daxton finish him?
Daxton checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Daxton misses the shot to the body.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Daxton.
Daxton looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
We've been informed that Lupei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Daxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lupei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Daxton pushes him off.
Daxton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daxton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daxton tries to land a front kick but Lupei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.#BC#
Daxton breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Daxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupei misses with a leg kick
and Daxton counters with a solid body kick.
Daxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lupei circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daxton throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
Daxton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei jabs at Daxton's body.
Daxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei lands a nice hook to Daxton's body. Daxton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Lupei catches Daxton right on the button with a cross.
Daxton avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daxton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daxton moves out of range of the strikes.
Daxton throws a solid leg kick but Lupei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daxton.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Daxton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Lupei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daxton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Lupei finds it's way through Daxton's defenses.
Lupei lands a jab.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Daxton's head but Daxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Euan Daxton has been cut.
Daxton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daxton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Daxton avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daxton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lupei.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lupei.
Daxton tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Euan Daxton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Daxton blocks a jab.
Lupei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Daxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupei connects with a body shot.
Lupei lands a glancing blow to the side of Daxton's head.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Daxton misses with a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei looks for the body kick but Daxton saw that one coming.
Daxton throws a big counter combination but Lupei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Daxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lupei.
Lupei jabs at Daxton's body.
Lupei throws a hook but Daxton blocks it.
Daxton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends Daxton's belly button to the back.#T1#
Lupei with a hook.
Lupei lands with a nice body punch.
Lupei misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daxton fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there.
Lupei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daxton misses with the body kick
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daxton throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei lands a nice hook to Daxton's body. Daxton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Daxton throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Daxton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daxton tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it.
Daxton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Daxton throws a series of punches but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Lupei is looking to land body kicks.
Lupei slips a jab and a cross from Daxton.
Lupei flicks out a counter leg kick but Daxton steps away.
Lupei takes a swing at Daxton's ribcage but misses.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.#T3#
Lupei lands the left hand.
Daxton moves out of range of the leg kick from Lupei.
Lupei cracks a nice hook into Daxton's ribs.
Daxton defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daxton.
Daxton throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Lupei.
Lupei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lupei.
Daxton moves out of range of the strikes.
Daxton thinks about countering with a body kick.
Daxton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Daxton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daxton. #T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Daxton scores with a four punch combination!
Daxton throws a series of punches but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Lupei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lupei blocks the body kick.
Daxton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daxton throws a low kick, looking for Lupei's leg but Lupei calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Lupei forces Daxton back against the cage and clinches.
Daxton tries to land knees in the clinch but Lupei avoids the damage to the body.
Daxton prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daxton backwards.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei fails to pull guard.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Daxton.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Daxton controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Euan Daxton's cut.
That's time! Daxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Daxton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lupei throws the left hand but Daxton avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Daxton. Those never looked like landing.
Lupei stuns Daxton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Daxton tries to land a front kick but Lupei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daxton is out of range.
It looked like Daxton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daxton slips under a jab from Lupei.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lupei throws a good cross that connects.
Euan Daxton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lupei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Daxton avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Daxton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Lupei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daxton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daxton on the side of the head.
Daxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei punishes Daxton's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Daxton down.
Lupei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Daxton.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei lands a glancing blow to the side of Daxton's head.
Lupei lands a lovely overhand right.
Euan Daxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Lupei.
Daxton moves out of range of the leg kick from Lupei.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daxton's sensitive parts.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lupei throws a wild body kick that Daxton sees coming a mile off.
Lupei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daxton scores with a head kick.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daxton throws a head kick that misses
and Lupei counters with a good low kick that Daxton was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daxton throws a chopping leg kick but Lupei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Lupei connects with a right hand. Daxton shakes it off.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Daxton is just out of range.
Daxton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
Lupei pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daxton back to the cage. Lupei follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends Daxton's belly button to the back.
Daxton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lupei thuds a left hand into Daxton's body.
Daxton misses with a leg kick.
Daxton cracks Lupei with a good jab.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Daxton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daxton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daxton wants to slow Lupei down by chopping away at his legs.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daxton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daxton throws out the jab.
Daxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
A counter left hand to the body from Daxton misses its target.
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Lupei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Daxton misses its target.
Daxton misses with a head kick.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lupei connects with a leg kick.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Daxton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lupei throws a series of strikes that have Daxton backpedaling.
Daxton throws a push kick but Lupei slaps the foot to one side.
Lupei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daxton on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lupei moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lupei 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Our winner, Serafim Lupei, 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.
Euan Daxton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for stepping in here with me. It was an honour to eat his punches.'.

Event: GAMMA#1028 Tungsten v Beau
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Sampaio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lupei's head backwards.
Sampaio ducks right into an uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampaio moves away.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
and Sampaio counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Sampaio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lupei throws a front kick aimed at Sampaio's knee but Sampaio avoids it well.
Sampaio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Sampaio counters with a right hand to the body.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sampaio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sampaio throws out the jab.
Sampaio digs a good hook to Lupei's body.
Sampaio 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.#T1#
Lupei throws a leg kick but Sampaio moved away.
Lupei misses with a body kick.#CL#
Lupei darts in and clinches Sampaio up against the cage.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei fails to pull guard.
A short right from Sampaio on the inside.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Sampaio has him pressed against the cage.
Sampaio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Sampaio controls the action.
Sampaio is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampaio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampaio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Sampaio.
A head punch on the inside from Sampaio fails to land.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sampaio prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei is leaning against Sampaio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampaio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Sampaio gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Sampaio misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Sampaio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampaio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampaio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sampaio lands a right hand.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Sampaio.
Nice body punch from Sampaio - that landed with a thud.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Sampaio lands with a left to the head.
Sampaio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lupei or not.
Lupei is breathing heavily.
Sampaio lands with a left to the head.
Sampaio is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Sampaio blocking some punches.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Sampaio controls the action.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampaio lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sampaio lands a left hand.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sampaio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sampaio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampaio has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
A short uppercut from Sampaio.
Sampaio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampaio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Sampaio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampaio lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sampaio.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Sampaio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sampaio pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Sampaio misses with a body punch.
Sampaio can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Sampaio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampaio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Lupei tries a body shot but Sampaio blocks it.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sampaio lands a body shot.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Sampaio controls the action.
Sampaio has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Sampaio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampaio blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Nice body punch from Sampaio.
Sampaio lands a body punch.
Sampaio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sampaio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampaio lands with a right to the head.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Sampaio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sampaio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sampaio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sampaio is working Lupei over against the cage.
Sampaio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortunado Sampaio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lupei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lupei takes a swing at Sampaio's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sampaio.
A slow jab from Sampaio misses its intended target.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Lupei scores with a sloppy right hand. Sampaio should have avoided that one.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Sampaio slips the punch.
Lupei wants to land a leg kick but Sampaio is out of range.
Sampaio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampaio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sampaio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lupei scrambles back to his feet.
Sampaio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Sampaio throws out a counter right but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
Sampaio connects with an inside leg kick.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Sampaio slips the punch.
A nice side step and Sampaio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fortunado Sampaio seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Sampaio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Lupei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sampaio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Sampaio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lupei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sampaio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampaio scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sampaio.
Lupei missing with a left hand there. Sampaio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sampaio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lupei rather than just go for the knockout.
Sampaio misses with an uppercut.
Sampaio moves out of range of the strikes.
Sampaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sampaio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampaio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lupei.
Sampaio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei misses with a hook to the body
and Sampaio counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sampaio manages to avoid it.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Sampaio counters with a nice right hand that sends Lupei toppling to the canvas! Lupei scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sampaio finish him?!#ROC2#Lupei is rocked!
Sampaio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Lupei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lupei misses with a hook #KD2#
and Sampaio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lupei! Sampaio lets Lupei back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sampaio misses with a head kick.
Lupei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei 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.
Sampaio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lupei throws a push kick but Sampaio slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Sampaio.
Lupei seems to have got his legs back now.
Sampaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sampaio takes one to the side of the head.
Sampaio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sampaio avoids a kick to the body.
Sampaio connects with a leg kick.
Lupei moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lupei misses with a body shot
letting Sampaio counter with a right hand.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Sampaio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lupei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sampaio.#T4#
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lupei misses with a right hand
and Sampaio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampaio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sampaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sampaio slips a jab from Lupei.
Lupei throws a jab when Sampaio was well out of range.
Sampaio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sampaio throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei swings for the body but Sampaio moves out of range.
Sampaio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lupei with a body shot.
Sampaio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lupei swings for the body but Sampaio moves out of range.
Sampaio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fortunado Sampaio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sampaio thuds his shin into the meat of Lupei's side.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sampaio's sensitive parts.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Sampaio.
Sampaio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Sampaio moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sampaio.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sampaio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Lupei is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lupei tries to clinch but Sampaio is having none of it.
Sampaio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei moves to clinch but Sampaio breaks away
and Sampaio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lupei thinking. #T1#
Lupei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sampaio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei throws a combination that misses
and Sampaio makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lupei really felt that one!
Lupei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sampaio scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one.
Sampaio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lupei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sampaio thows a body kick. Lupei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sampaio lands a front kick.
Sampaio with a nice calf kick.
Lupei avoids the head kick by Sampaio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sampaio. Lupei shrugs it off though.
Sampaio lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampaio misses the target.
Lupei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lupei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lupei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sampaio works Lupei's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Sampaio misses.
Sampaio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sampaio was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
It seemed like Sampaio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sampaio lands a nice looking body kick.
Sampaio lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Sampaio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lupei doesn't seem bothered though.
Sampaio slips under a jab from Lupei.
Sampaio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lupei with a body shot.
Lupei slips a straight right by Sampaio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lupei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sampaio punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
Lupei misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Sampaio lands with a good body shot.
Lupei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sampaio lands with a hook. Lupei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sampaio throws a shot to the body.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampaio.
Lupei's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Sampaio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lupei's knee momentarily.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampaio scores with a sloppy right hand. Lupei should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Sampaio drops Lupei with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lupei looks back up at him and smiles so Sampaio waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Sampaio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lupei thinking.
Lupei ducks into an uppercut from Sampaio and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fortunado Sampaio!
Fortunado Sampaio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#1024 Karim v Tungsten
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Lupei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bowers.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Lupei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowers doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowers swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Bowers misses with a straight left.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
A jab from Bowers finds it's way through Lupei's defenses.
Lupei ducks right into an uppercut from Bowers.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Bowers avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Bowers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei scores with a nice strike.
We've been told by Bowers's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lupei throws out a powerful jab.
We've been informed that Lupei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei throws a right hand that Bowers ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowers also avoids with ease.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowers was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. Bowers saw that one coming.#T1##CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Bowers back into the cage.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lupei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Bowers.
Bowers lands a right hand.
Lupei gets through Bowers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Lupei ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lupei no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bowers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lupei is keeping the position for now.
Bowers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lupei on the ground.#SUB2#
Lupei has his feet on Bowers's thighs here. He's pushed Bowers 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! Bowers screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Serafim Lupei!
An out of breath Serafim Lupei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1019 Herbert v Beau
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Lupei throws a lazy body kick
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Bowers misses.
Nice uppercut there from Lupei.
Lupei slips under a jab from Bowers.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lupei scores with a body shot.
Lupei jabs Bowers right on the nose. Bowers blinks but takes it well.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Bowers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowers! But no joy.
Lupei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei lands a right hook to the body.
Lupei looks for the body kick but Bowers saw that one coming. #T1#
Lupei lands with a cross.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei connects with a leg kick.
Lupei takes a swing at Bowers's ribcage but misses.
Bowers wants to slow Lupei down by chopping away at his legs.
Bowers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bowers defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowers manages to avoid it.
Bowers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bowers counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowers lands a slapping body shot.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Lupei connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bowers scores with a jab.
Lupei throws a hook but Bowers avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowers moves away.
Bowers moves out of range of the body kick.
Bowers throws out a counter right but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
Bowers misses with a straight left.
Lupei digs a good body shot into Bowers's ribs.
Lupei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei catches Bowers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Lupei misses.
Bowers throws a big counter head kick but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.#T3#
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Bowers moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bowers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Bowers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowers moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lupei.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Bowers ducks down to avoid it.
Bowers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowers throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Bowers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowers throws out a counter right but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
Bowers throws a lazy uppercut
and Lupei counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Bowers lands a really nice looking cross but Lupei seems unphased.
A big left from Bowers misses.
Lupei tries to work over Bowers's front leg with a kick but Bowers checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lupei.
Lupei is looking to slow Bowers down with leg kicks.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei scores with a nice head shot.
Lupei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bowers swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowers counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lupei with a hook.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bowers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bowers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Lupei.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowers manages to avoid it.
Bowers throws out a loose jab but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei scores with a nice strike.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei lands a head shot.
Bowers drops his hands momentarily and Lupei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bowers's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lupei.
A big right from Bowers misses.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Lupei throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Lupei cracks Bowers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bowers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lupei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lupei scores with a nice head shot.
Bowers moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
Bowers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Lupei.
Lupei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowers can do to turn this around?
Bowers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bowers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowers.#T2#
Bowers misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Lupei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lupei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei presses Bowers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bowers wants to stall.
Bowers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bowers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Bowers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Bowers swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lupei as Bowers tries to tie him up.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
A short right from Lupei.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Lupei blocking some punches.
A short left from Lupei.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Bowers is breathing heavily.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bowers or not.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei presses Bowers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bowers backwards.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bowers takes a shot to the head.
Lupei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Bowers backwards.
Bowers struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei digs a right hand into Bowers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bowers's gas tank.
A short right from Lupei on the inside. #T4#
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bowerss head.
Lupei lands a body shot.
A short left from Lupei. #TD#
Lupei successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Bowers is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lupei has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bowers is looking to defend but Lupei has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bowers! Lupei pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bowers taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Serafim Lupei!
A very excited looking Serafim Lupei made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#1014 Herbert v Hawk
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Lupei lands a nice hook to Raffington's body. Raffington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Lupei throws a right and a left that Raffington avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Raffington has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Raffington clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupei throws a push kick but Raffington slaps the foot to one side.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raffington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei wants to slow Raffington down by chopping away at his legs.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Raffington.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Raffington lands a really nice looking cross but Lupei seems unphased.
Raffington catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupei slips a jab and a cross from Raffington.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Raffington moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Lupei blocks a leg kick.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Raffington.
Raffington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Lupei does no damage.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lupei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raffington.
Raffington lands a lovely overhand right.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Raffington catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Raffington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raffington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lupei throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raffington misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Lupei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.#T3#
Lupei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Raffington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Lupei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupei lands with an uppercut that bounces Raffington off the cage and back into range.
Lupei punishes Raffington's body with a nice straight punch.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raffington lands a nice shot that snaps Lupei's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lupei misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Good shot there by Raffington.#T4#
Raffington takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lupei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raffington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
Raffington clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupei wants to slow Raffington down by chopping away at his legs.
Raffington throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington checks a low kick from Lupei.
Lupei misses the jab.
Raffington clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lupei.
Raffington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lupei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lupei tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raffington's head.
Raffington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
Raffington misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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#
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left and a right from Raffington both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Raffington shakes it off.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raffington connects with a solid leg kick.
Raffington swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington slips a straight right by Lupei.
Raffington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raffington throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it. #CL#
Lupei clinches up against the cage.
Lupei tries to pull guard but Raffington won't allow it.
Lupei digs a right hand into Raffington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raffington's gas tank.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Raffington controls his hands. #T1#
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
Raffington takes a shot to the head.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Raffington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Lupei pulls Raffington into guard. #SUB#
Lupei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raffington defends it easily.
Raffington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lupei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Raffington stands up and waves to Lupei to follow him. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raffington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raffington connects with a jab.
Lupei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington misses with a body shot.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei cracks Raffington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lupei throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lupei. That one must have hurt.
Lupei moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Lupei throwing a counter right hand but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Raffington. #T3#
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raffington misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Lupei with a nice cross.
Raffington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
Raffington tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Raffington lands with a straight right. Lupei didn't see that one coming.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei works Raffington's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raffington, as that shot connected.
Lupei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Raffington down.
Raffington stuns Lupei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Lupei misses.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raffington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raffington swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Raffington's leg. Raffington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raffington throws a series of punches but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Raffington - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Raffington is breathing heavily.
Raffington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Raffington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lupei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Raffington.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raffington.
Lupei is looking to counter punch.
Lupei lands an overhand right.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei connects with the punch.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Raffington checks the leg kick.
Lupei digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raffington throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Raffington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lupei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raffington scrambles back to his feet.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington throws a right and a left that Lupei avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Good leg kick by Lupei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
It looked like Lupei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raffington.
Lupei avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Lupei misses the target.
Raffington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Lupei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupei feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Lupei with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2##CL#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Raffington controls the action.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raffington backwards. #BC2#
Raffington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lupei.
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raffington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Raffington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raffington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lupei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raffington scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Raffington walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei lands with a cross.
Lupei checks a low kick from Raffington.
Lupei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raffington takes a step back to recover.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Lupei checks it.
Lupei lands the left hand.#CL#
Lupei moves into the clinch successfully.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Raffington wants to break free but Lupei has control.
Raffington trying to land knees to the body.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington avoids the elbow strike from Lupei, against the cage.
Lupei's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it. #T4#
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raffington tries to break free but Lupei pushes him back against the cage.
Raffington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lupei is keeping busy.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Raffington controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Raffington working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei lands a body punch.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lupei 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1010 Aurelius v Winfred
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lupei. River shrugs it off though.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lupei.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei avoids the body shot from River.
River throws a low kick but Lupei moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Lupei.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but River is out of range. #CL#
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
River has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lupei clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Lupei showing good submission defense here.
River keeps control of the position as Lupei tries to break free.
River is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Lupei defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of River's arms. #T1##SUB2#
River looking for the RNC.
River has the hooks in. Lupei is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
River punishes Lupei with strikes from the back mount.
River controlling well, preventing Lupei from escaping the position.
Lupei trying to control the hands but River breaks the grip.
Lupei is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lupei showing good submission defense here.
Lupei tries to escape the position.
River is working the ground and pound. Can Lupei escape?#T2#
Lupei prevents River from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Lupei preventing the rear naked choke attempt from River.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lupei tries to escape the position.
Lupei is working hard here to advance position.
Lupei tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
River lands a nice shot to the head.
Lupei can't escape the position. #SUB2#
River is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lupei has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei tries to reverse the position but River maintains control.
River lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lupei hang on?#T3#
Lupei regains half guard.
River wants to take a breather but Lupei is having none of it.
Lupei is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute River jumps into side control!
Lupei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.
Lupei works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lupei is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lupei pushing down on River's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
River wants to get back to full guard.
Lupei wants to pass to mount but River is defending the position.
Lupei passes to side control.
Lupei tries to move into full mount but can't pass River's legs.
River struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lupei is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kollaa River dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lupei wants to clinch.
Lupei digs a good body shot into River's ribs.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
River misses with a body shot.
It looked like Lupei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
Lupei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupei's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by River.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River throws a front kick that sends Lupei stumbling back into the cage.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
River misses with a kick to the body.
River punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Lupei wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
River throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei lands with a kick to the temple. River shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
River thuds his shin into the meat of Lupei's side.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River with a nice calf kick.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Lupei steps away.
River throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lupei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River checks a low kick from Lupei.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses the shot to the body.
River scores with a jab.
Serafim Lupei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Lupei misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Lupei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
River throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
River swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Lupei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lupei rather than just go for the knockout.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei is looking to counter with a body kick.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lupei tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lupei moves out of range as River strikes.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lupei in his tracks.
Lupei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lupei missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lupei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lupei takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
River shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
River seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lupei actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupei trying to control here.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Lupei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
River is nestled in close to Lupei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
River is keen to just control but Lupei is a slippery customer.
Lupei tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kollaa River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River connects with the punch.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Lupei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Lupei rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from River. #TD2#
Lupei is fighting off a takedown attempt but River is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lupei to the mat. Lupei regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
River must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lupei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lupei working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
River drops back looking for a leg! Lupei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lupei manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Lupei's guard. #T1#
Lupei keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lupei is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River is working Lupei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lupei working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Lupei working for submissions but it's allowed River to get to half guard.
Kollaa River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lupei actively working from the bottom here.
River stalling.
Lupei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lupei.#SUB#
Lupei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River stands and throws Lupei's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
River trying to control the action but Lupei is working from the bottom.
Lupei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lupei wants to control but River postures up.
Lupei is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lupei can't do much from the bottom here.
Lupei tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position.
Lupei is not content to let River control the position.
Lupei is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lupei regains half guard.
River works his foot free and advances to mount.
River trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lupei is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kollaa River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kollaa River!
Kollaa River gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#1006 Jack v Joseph
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Lupei lands a right hook to the body.
Christ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Jon Christ has been cut.
Lupei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lupei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christ tries to counter with a takedown but Lupei is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Lupei takes the fight into the clinch.
Lupei keeps control of Christ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christ is trying to maintain a safe position but Lupei gets an underhook and turns Christ into the cage.
Christ is trying to break free.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Christ avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Christ blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Lupei.
Christ blocking some punches.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Lupei successfully pulls guard. #T1#
Christ trying to control but Lupei is working from the bottom.
Lupei looking to control.
Lupei keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
Christ looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lupei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between Lupei's legs - danger averted.
Christ preventing the sweep.
Christ slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Christ is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lupei has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Christ is looking to defend but Lupei has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Christ! Lupei pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Christ taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Serafim Lupei!
After winning the bout, Serafim Lupei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1002 Sullivan v Azor
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Stalinovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lupei.
Lupei digs a good body shot into Stalinovich's ribs.
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Stalinovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei works over Stalinovich's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been informed that Lupei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Lupei gets tackled into the cage by Stalinovich. Stalinovich maintains the clinch. #BC#
Stalinovich breaks from the clinch.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
It looked like Stalinovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovich moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Lupei darts in and clinches Stalinovich up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei tries to pull guard but Stalinovich won't allow it.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Stalinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Stalinovich lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Stalinovich jumps guard. #SUB#
Stalinovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lupei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stalinovich 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.
Stalinovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lupei's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lupei has his foot on Stalinovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stalinovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Lupei is trying to keep Stalinovich in close.
Stalinovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Lupei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lupei keeping moving, preventing Stalinovich from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lupei has an active guard here but Stalinovich has managed to pass into half guard.
Stalinovich trying to control from half guard but Lupei is working away. #SUB#
Stalinovich is looking for a kimura here.
Stalinovich passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stalinovich looking to control but Lupei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Lupei tries to lock up and control but Stalinovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lupei is desperately trying to improve his position but Stalinovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Lupei prevents Stalinovich from taking his back.#SUB#
Stalinovich jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lupei is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lupei and Stalinovich has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stalinovich trying to control the position but Lupei is working away.
Lupei is trying to control Stalinovich's posture but Stalinovich avoids it.
Lupei tries to buck Stalinovich off but Stalinovich is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Stalinovich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stalinovich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lupei manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stalinovich's best efforts.
Lupei wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lupei looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stalinovich passes into side control!#SUB#
Stalinovich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stalinovich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lupei is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stalinovich is looking to take a break and control but Lupei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lupei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stalinovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stalinovich's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalinovich slips under a jab from Lupei.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei swings widly with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stalinovich rather than just go for the knockout.
Stalinovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lupei is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lupei works the jab nicely.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
It looked like Stalinovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Stalinovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Lupei has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Stalinovich blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Stalinovich takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Lupei clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Lupei manages to pull guard.
Lupei keeping moving, preventing Stalinovich from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lupei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stalinovich is aware though and is defending well.
Stalinovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lupei can't keep his opponent in guard - Stalinovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalinovich wants to take a breather but Lupei is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupei won't allow Stalinovich to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lupei actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Stalinovich seems content to control.#T2#
Stalinovich is keen to just control but Lupei is a slippery customer.
Joseph Stalinovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.
Stalinovich trying to control from half guard but Lupei is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lupei manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lupei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stalinovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lupei has his foot on Stalinovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stalinovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Stalinovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lupei is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lupei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stalinovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Stalinovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lupei is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Stalinovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lupei can't keep his opponent in guard - Stalinovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stalinovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stalinovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lupei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Lupei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stalinovich pulls his head out easily.
Lupei is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Stalinovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lupei has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lupei is looking to control Stalinovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lupei avoid being mounted?
Stalinovich prevents Lupei from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lupei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stalinovich slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stalinovich tries to land a leg kick but Lupei saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Stalinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Stalinovich walks into a straight right hand from Lupei.
Good exchange - Lupei coming out on top.
Lupei connects with a nice looking jab.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stalinovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Lupei misses. #T1#
Lupei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Stalinovich moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Stalinovich.
A lazy left from Stalinovich finds it's target.#CL#
Stalinovich clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Stalinovich drags the fight down to the ground.
Stalinovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lupei's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lupei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stalinovich is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lupei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stalinovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stalinovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Stalinovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stalinovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Lupei is looking for a triangle but Stalinovich pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Stalinovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lupei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stalinovich has managed to get both his arms back between Lupei's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lupei can't keep his opponent in guard - Stalinovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Stalinovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lupei sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stalinovich wants to take a breather but Lupei is having none of it.
Stalinovich moves into full mount! Lupei won't be happy about that!
Lupei tries to control Stalinovich's body but Stalinovich pushes him off. Lupei squirms to his side and now Stalinovich has his back! #T3#
Lupei trying to control the hands but Stalinovich won't let him. #SUB#
Stalinovich is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lupei tries to break free. #SUB#
Stalinovich sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Lupei taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Stalinovich!
A relieved looking Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#997 Sullivan v Joosep
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Lupei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ahai moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.#CL#
Ahai clinches up with Lupei and pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei lands a left hand.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Ahai controls the action.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahai controls his hands.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahai.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Ahai's ribcage. Ahai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei trying to control the position but instead, Ahai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lupei into the cage.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Ahai as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahai.
Ahai lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Ahai controls the action. #BC#
Ahai breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Ahai scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahai is looking to slow Lupei down with leg kicks.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahai's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Lupei.
Lupei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahai blocks a jab.
Ahai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahai.
Ahai slips a straight right by Lupei.
Ahai digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei tries to land a leg kick but Ahai saw it coming and moves away.
Ahai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei stuns Ahai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Ahai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahai throws a solid leg kick but Lupei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ahai.
Ahai with a nice calf kick.
Lupei cracks a nice hook into Ahai's ribs.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Lupei tries a head kick but it misses.
Lupei feints and then cracks Ahai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahai down.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai needs to keep his hands up - Lupei had a free shot at his head there.
Lupei misses the jab.
Nice cross by Ahai.
Lupei misses with a hook. Ahai ducked under it nicely.
Ahai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lupei thinking.
A jab from Ahai misses.
Lupei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahai thuds his right hand into Lupei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ahai misses the target.
Lupei cracks Ahai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupei.
Ahai backing away here, and Lupei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lupei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei slips a jab from Ahai.
Ahai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
A little feinted left hand from Ahai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Ahai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lupei slips a straight right by Ahai.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Ahai counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Ahai.#T4#
Ahai swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahai throws a good cross that connects.
Ahai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahai cracks Lupei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei counters with a body kick.
Ahai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei's corner calls for a 1-2. Lupei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahai thuds a left hand into Lupei's body.
Ahai wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Ahai is out of range.
Lupei misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Lupei.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Ahai looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei walks into a straight right hand from Ahai.
Ahai misses with a wild combination.
Ahai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei throws a wild body kick that Ahai sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Ahai connects with a jab.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei swings for the body but Ahai moves out of range.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahai manages to avoid it.
Lupei throws a right hand that Ahai ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahai also avoids with ease.#T1#
Ahai throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Ahai throws a low kick, looking for Lupei's leg but Lupei calmly moves out of range.
Ahai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahai.
Ahai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupei.
Lupei checks the leg kick.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Ahai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahai tries to clinch there but Lupei circles away.
Ahai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lupei counters with a leg kick.
Lupei throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahai counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei cracks Ahai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
A little jabbing left from Lupei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ahai.#T2#
Ahai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lupei momentarily.
Lupei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Ahai moves away and avoids it.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Ahai is looking to chop away at Lupei's legs.
Lupei slips a jab from Ahai.
Ahai defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Ahai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahai connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Ahai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
A jab lands there for Lupei.
Lupei checks a low kick from Ahai.
Lupei misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahai is just out of range.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lupei.
Ahai throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Ahai misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ahai.
Ahai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Ahai slips the punch.
Ahai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei stuns Ahai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupei throws a hook but Ahai avoids it easily.
Ahai wants to slow Lupei down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahai misses with a hook.
Donk. Ahai catches Lupei right on the button with a cross.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahai.#T4#
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Ahai lands with a straight right. Lupei didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Ahai forces Lupei back against the cage and clinches.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Ahai.
Ahai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Ahai avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Ahai scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Ahai blocking some punches.
Ahai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ahai on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ahai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Ahai.
A short uppercut from Ahai.
Ahai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Ahai misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Azor Ahai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahai walks into a jab.
Ahai's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lupei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahai manages to avoid it.
Ahai throwing a counter right hand but Lupei manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahai.
Lupei looks to land a body kick but Ahai moved away.
Ahai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lupei scores with a punch to the head.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
Ahai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahai misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Ahai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
A shot to the body from Lupei misses
and Ahai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lupei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahai thinking. #T1#
Lupei misses with a hook
and Ahai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahai is just out of range.
Lupei lands a slapping body shot.
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahai staying out of range there.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahai misses the target.
Good shot there by Ahai.
Ahai misses with a kick to the body.
Ahai avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Lupei is rocked!
Ahai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Ahai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahai lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei with a jab.#T2#
Ahai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lupei will feel that in the morning.
Ahai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahai throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lupei sizes up Ahai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
Lupei throws a combination that misses
and Ahai counters with a thumping low kick.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahai scores with a shot to the body.
Ahai moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Lupei misses
and Ahai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lupei thinking.
Ahai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lupei doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lupei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?#T3#
Ahai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei tries a head kick but it misses.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahai cracks a nice hook into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei throws a hook but Ahai blocks it.
Ahai looks for the body kick but Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Ahai avoids it with no problem.
Lupei walks into a left hand. #T4#
Ahai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei misses with a body shot
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahai scores with a push kick.
Azor Ahai is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lupei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahai counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check.
Lupei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahai misses the target.
Ahai scores with a jab to the head.
Ahai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahai.
Ahai thows a body kick. Lupei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahai.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Ahai throws a head kick that half lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azor Ahai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahai 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Azor Ahai!
A victorious Azor Ahai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#994 Joosep v Sullivan
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Ahai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lupei lands a jab to the nose.
Lupei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lupei thows a leg kick but Ahai checks it
and Ahai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lupei throws a lazy head kick
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ahai eats them both and turns towards Lupei to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahai throws a head kick that misses.
Ahai misses with an uppercut
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands with a shot to the body.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Ahai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice straight punches there by Lupei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupei.
Ahai throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei cracks a nice hook into Ahai's ribs.#CL2#
Ahai closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei digs a right hand into Ahai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahai's gas tank. #T1#
Lupei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ahai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ahai lands an uppercut.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Ahai.
Ahai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Ahai.
Lupei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
A short right from Ahai.
Ahai leaning against his opponent.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahai tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it. #T2#
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahai controls his hands.
Lupei cracks Ahai with a nice body shot.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahai misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei cracks Ahai with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Ahai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahai controls his hands. #TD#
Lupei decides to pull guard.
Lupei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Lupei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Ahai stands up from Lupei's guard - Ahai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Ahai is out of range.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Ahai does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Lupei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lupei takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Ahai's shoulder, as Ahai tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahai.
Lupei throws a hook but Ahai avoids it easily.
Lupei throws the left hand but Ahai avoids the punch easily.
Ahai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lupei is looking to slow Ahai down with leg kicks.
Ahai slips a jab from Lupei.
Ahai thinks about the counter body kick.
Lupei misses with a double jab
and Ahai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ahai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lupei doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
Ahai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.#T4#
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Ahai moves away and avoids it.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Ahai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai needs to keep his hands up - Lupei had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Lupei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahai controls his hands.
Lupei tries to pull guard but Ahai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serafim Lupei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupei is trying to stall.
Ahai pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Ahai avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Ahai slowing the pace effectively.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Ahai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Lupei.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lupei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A shot to the body from Lupei misses
and Ahai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahai digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Ahai lands a body shot.
Ahai connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahai.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lupei checks the leg kick.
Lupei slips a jab from Ahai.
Decent striking displayed by Lupei there.
A jab from Ahai finds it's way through Lupei's defenses.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahai tries to clinch up.
Ahai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lupei lands the left hand.
Ahai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Lupei throws the left hand but Ahai avoids the punch easily.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Ahai avoids them all with ease.
Ahai throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei tries to clinch but Ahai is having none of it.
Ahai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lupei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lupei misses with a kick to the body.
Ahai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lupei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei scores with a hook.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei scores with a kick to the body.
Ahai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lupei can pounce on him.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Ahai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Ahai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Lupei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahai scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ahai gets a clinch.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Ahai controls the action.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Ahai has him pressed against the cage.
Ahai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lupei up against the cage.
Ahai has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Ahai misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai lands a left hand.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahais head.
Lupei throws an elbow but it misses.
Ahai has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ahai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahai lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A short right from Ahai on the inside.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahai.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Ahai is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahai as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Ahai blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Lupei tries to pull guard but Ahai holds him up against the cage and eventually Lupei drops back down to his feet.
Ahai lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Ahai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahai throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Ahai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahai working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahai.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Ahai prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei trying to stall but Ahai improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai working aggressively here.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahai misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Azor Ahai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahai.
Ahai takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Ahai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei throws a lazy body kick
and Ahai counters with a leg kick.
Ahai connects with a body shot.
Ahai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahai feints a counter leg kick.
Ahai slips under a jab.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahai was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Ahai motions for Lupei to come forward. Ahai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai blocks a jab.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Ahai.#T1#
Lupei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lupei sizes up Ahai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lupei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahai scores with a hook to the body. Lupei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Ahai.
Ahai moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Ahai misses with an uppercut.
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Ahai.
Lupei looks for the body kick but Ahai saw that one coming.
Lupei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Ahai is avoiding it.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahai is just out of range.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
Lupei takes a swing at Ahai's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lupei.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Ahai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Ahai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ahai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lupei can pounce on him.
Ahai is looking to clinch.
Ahai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahai! But no joy.
Ahai connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for Ahai's leg but Ahai calmly moves out of range.
Lupei backing away here, and Ahai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ahai is looking to slow Lupei down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Ahai.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Ahai jabs Lupei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ahai tried to score with a low kick but Lupei checks it.
Ahai moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Ahai walks into a straight right hand from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahai.
Lupei backing away here, and Ahai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ahai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahai.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lupei - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Ahai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahai throws out a loose jab but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lupei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ahai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Ahai slips a straight right by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahai loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lupei tests Ahai's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Serafim Lupei.
I think Lupei 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#990 Aurelius v Spratt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan misses with a looping right.
Lupei thinks about the counter body kick.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Lupei.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei with a nice cross.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan 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.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sullivan misses with a straight right.
Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sullivan with a body shot.
Lupei looks to throw a body kick
and Sullivan counters with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lupei finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Lupei scores with a one two! Sullivan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sullivan checks a low kick from Lupei.
Sullivan throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Lupei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Sullivan clinches up with Lupei and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Sullivan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Sullivan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sullivan scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Sullivan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Sullivan lands an uppercut.
Lupei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Sullivan.
Lupei looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Sullivan.
Sullivan blocks an uppercut.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Sullivan lands a nice uppercut.
Sullivan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sullivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sullivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan lands with a short shot to the head.
Sullivan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
Lupei jumps guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sullivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Sullivan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Sullivan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Lupei.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Lupei presses Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sullivan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sullivan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lupei gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sullivan counters with a low kick, right behind Lupei 's knee.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sullivan catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Sullivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack Sullivan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lupei is breathing heavily.
Sullivan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Sullivan digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Sullivan can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
A short left from Sullivan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sullivan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sullivan lands a shoulder strike.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Lupei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
A right hand to the body from Sullivan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan lands a left hand.
Sullivan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan as the two fighters clinch.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupei can do to turn this around?#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan.
Sullivan pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sullivan digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sullivan pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sullivan lands a body shot.
Sullivan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sullivan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan throws an elbow that misses.
Sullivan cracks Lupei with a nice body shot.
Sullivan lands a nice uppercut.
Sullivan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Sullivan is working Lupei over against the cage.
Sullivan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Sullivan tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Sullivan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Sullivan's ribcage. Sullivan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei fails to pull guard.
Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Sullivan lands with a left to the head.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
A body shot lands from Sullivan.
A short right from Sullivan.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan lands a right hand.
Sullivan lands a right hand.
Sullivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Sullivan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei tries to pull guard but Sullivan won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei jumps guard but Sullivan stands there with Lupei around his waist. Lupei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serafim Lupei.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sullivan.
A hook to the body from Sullivan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Sullivan.
Lupei tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Sullivan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sullivan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Sullivan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Sullivan clinches up with Lupei and pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sullivan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lupei.
Sullivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Sullivan.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan misses with some punches.
Sullivan lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sullivan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lupei or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sullivan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Sullivan lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Lupei is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Sullivan finish him?
Sullivan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Sullivan lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan misses with an elbow over the top.
Sullivan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan lands a body shot.
Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Sullivan back against the cage.
Sullivan misses with an elbow strike.
Lupei misses with the head strike. #T2#
Sullivan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei jumps guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Sullivan pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sullivan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Sullivan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head. #KD#
Sullivan lands a big left hand right to the temple and Lupei goes down!
Sullivan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lupei!
Sullivan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sullivan'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.
Further stalling from Sullivan.#T3#
Sullivan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupei is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sullivan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jack Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lupei bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lupei stands and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lupei working away.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Lupei goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sullivan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lupei's guard! Nice work there by Sullivan!
Sullivan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lupei is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sullivan, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#988 Barboza v Lovanov
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Lupei throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lupei.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Lõhmus. That snapped Lupei's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lupei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Lupei lands a jab to Lõhmus's midsection.
Lõhmus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Lupei throws a body kick that misses.
Lõhmus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Lupei has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei tries to pull guard but Lõhmus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lõhmus's elbow.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lõhmus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lõhmus tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Lõhmus back against the cage.
Lõhmus is trying to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling him.#T1#
Lõhmus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lõhmus throws a head punch that misses.
Lõhmus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lõhmus lands a left hand. #BC#
Lõhmus manages to break the clinch.
Lõhmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei counters with an inside leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a shot to the body.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Lupei lands with a cross.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei wants to counter the offense by Lõhmus and move into the clinch position.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it.
Lõhmus checks a low kick from Lupei.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.#T2#
Lõhmus scores with a head kick. Lupei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Lõhmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Lõhmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei scores with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus is looking to chop away at Lupei's legs.
Nice body kick from Lupei.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
It looks like Lõhmus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lupei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Lõhmus finds it's way through Lupei's defenses.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Jab from Lõhmus.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Lupei.#T3#
Lupei scores with a nice strike.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lõhmus fakes the leg kick and cracks Lupei in the body.
Lupei feints and then cracks Lõhmus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lõhmus down.
Lõhmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei walks into a left hand.
Lõhmus throws a wild body kick that Lupei sees coming a mile off.
Lõhmus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lupei's sensitive parts.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Lupei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Lõhmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lupei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lupei lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Lõhmus finds it's target.
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei misses the body punch
and Lõhmus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Lupei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lõhmus.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lõhmus 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 Lupei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lupei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick nicely.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot that sends Lupei's belly button to the back.
Lõhmus tries to score with a low kick but Lupei moves his leg out of the way.
Lõhmus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lõhmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lõhmus is looking to score with low kicks.
Lupei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lupei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lupei lands an overhand right.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.#T1#
Lupei misses with a body shot
enabling Lõhmus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei needs to keep his hands up - Lõhmus had a free shot at his head there.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei checks the leg kick.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Lupei wants to slow Lõhmus down by chopping away at his legs.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei misses with a wild combination.
Lõhmus jabs Lupei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Lupei misses with a wild combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei lunges at Lõhmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lõhmus's hand.
A low kick lands for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lõhmus checks the leg kick.
Lupei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lõhmus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lupei moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Lõhmus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lupei back to the cage. Lõhmus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing.
No joy there for Lupei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lupei misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Lupei checks it
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus scores with a nice head shot.
Lupei with a jab.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy right hand. Lupei should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Lõhmus counters with an inside leg kick.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lupei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Lõhmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lõhmus.#T4##CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Lõhmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lõhmus walks into a jab.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lõhmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupei lands a nice looking body kick.
Lõhmus lands with an overhand left.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus tries a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body. Lupei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lupei is out of range and Lõhmus settles back down.
Lupei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Lupei blocks the leg kick.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Lupei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Lõhmus throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Lupei misses.
Lupei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus connects with a single shot there.
Lõhmus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lupei.
Jab by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Lupei swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Lupei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lõhmus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei tries a body shot but Lõhmus blocks it.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei tries a body shot but Lõhmus blocks it. #BC#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Lõhmus.#T1#
Lupei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lõhmus's hands.
Lõhmus lands with a nice body punch.
Lõhmus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
A bone on bone clash there as Lõhmus blocks the leg kick.
Lupei tries to land a front kick but Lõhmus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lõhmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Lõhmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Donk. Lõhmus catches Lupei right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Lupei clinches up with Lõhmus and pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lõhmus's elbow.
Lõhmus tries to circle away but Lupei has him pinned against the cage.
Lõhmus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Lõhmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lõhmus scores with a nice body kick.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Lupei connects with a jab.
Lupei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lupei.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Lupei lands a jab to the nose.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
Lõhmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands a jab to the head.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei tries to bum rush Lõhmus with a series of wild strikes but Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lõhmus scores with a decent looking hook.
Lupei catches Lõhmus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lõhmus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lupei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Lõhmus lands with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Lõhmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
Lupei misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lupei throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
Lõhmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends Lõhmus's belly button to the back.
Lõhmus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lupei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Lõhmus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupei cracks a nice hook into Lõhmus's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joosep Lõhmus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Lõhmus throws a lazy body kick
and Lupei counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab by Lõhmus.
Lupei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lupei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lõhmus momentarily.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Lupei.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Lupei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Lupei checks it
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupei blocks the body kick.
Lõhmus throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range. #T1#
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Lupei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good work by Lõhmus as he checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Lupei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lupei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lupei thows a body kick. Lõhmus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lupei throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.#T2#
Lupei throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
Lupei throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
A countering left hand to the body from Lupei misses.
Lupei scores with a body shot.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei takes one on the button.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Lupei takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lupei is looking to land body kicks.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the leg kick from Lupei.#T3#
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Lupei.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Lõhmus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
Lupei lands a really nice looking cross but Lõhmus seems unphased.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Lõhmus lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus blocks a head kick by Lupei. #T4#
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Lõhmus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Lupei responds with a good body kick, but Lõhmus manages to step out the way in time.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Lupei's body.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lõhmus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Lupei thows a leg kick but Lõhmus checks it
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
A big right from Lupei misses.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lõhmus throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lupei 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.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lupei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Lõhmus. That snapped Lupei's head back.
A low kick lands for Lõhmus.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus connects with a high kick. #T1#
Lõhmus cracks Lupei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Lupei swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lõhmus tries to score with a low kick but Lupei moves his leg out of the way.
Lõhmus walks into a stiff left hand from Lupei.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lõhmus walks into a left hand.
A big right from Lupei misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Lõhmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
As Lõhmus backs off Lupei throws a huge counter combo but Lõhmus manages to avoid it all.
Nice jab there from Lupei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lupei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Lupei misses with a hook.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Lõhmus is predictable there
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Lupei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus lands a jab to Lupei's midsection.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Donk. Lõhmus catches Lupei right on the button with a cross.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Lupei.
Lõhmus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupei wants to counter with a clinch but Lõhmus pushes him away.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Lupei swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lupei connects with a leg kick.
Lupei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei throws a body kick that misses.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Lupei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lupei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check.
The crowd cheers as Lõhmus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lupei doesn't seem phased though.
Lõhmus works Lupei's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Lõhmus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei jumps guard but Lõhmus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lõhmus can't break the clinch.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lõhmus.
Lupei is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC#
Lõhmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus cracks Lupei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lõhmus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lupei finds it's way round the side to connect with Lõhmus's head.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body. Lupei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joosep Lõhmus.
I think Lõhmus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
Joosep Lõhmus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#982 Chamua v Benedetti
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
McGuire takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Lupei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lupei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire checks a low kick from Lupei.
Lupei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Lupei 's knee.
Lupei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lupei throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lupei finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
Lupei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lupei cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lupei lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.#T1#
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Lupei's head back.
Lupei lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.#CL2#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks an elbow strike from McGuire.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
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!
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei jumps guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lupei lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch. #T3#
Lupei looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Lupei slips under a jab from McGuire.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lupei lands with an overhand left.
Lupei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Lupei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
McGuire wants to slow Lupei down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A big left from Lupei misses. #CL2#
McGuire rushes Lupei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lupei as McGuire tries to tie him up.
Lupei misses with some punches.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a body punch. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Lupei is avoiding it.
Lupei throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Lupei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lupei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire scores with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Lupei misses
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Lupei pushes him away.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lupei throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire with a hook.
Lupei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lupei lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGuire backs up against the cage.
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lupei.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Lupei misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lupei as he connects with a hook.
Lupei wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Lupei lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire jabs Lupei right on the nose. Lupei blinks but takes it well.
Lupei moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei checks the leg kick.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
McGuire slips under a jab from Lupei.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGuire takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Lupei avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Lupei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
Lupei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGuire. Lupei shrugs it off though.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
Lupei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Lupei pushes him away.#T3#
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lupei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei is looking to counter punch.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Lupei throws a body kick that misses
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Lupei's head.
Lupei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei misses with a wild combination.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.#CL2#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGuire just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Lupei manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
McGuire has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lupei to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McGuire is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lupei pulls down on the head and he's put McGuire to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#978 Sitsongrit v Gozen
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Rosa thuds his shin into the meat of Lupei's side.
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
Lupei lunges at Rosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rosa's hand.
Rosa defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Rosa's leg. Rosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Rosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rosa throws out a counter right but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Rosa's shoulder, as Rosa tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Lupei fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei tries to clinch but Rosa moves out of range.
Lupei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rosa slips a jab from Lupei.
Lupei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Rosa slips under a jab.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosa is just out of range.
Rosa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosa. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei throws a hook but Rosa blocks it.
Rosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Lupei blocks a leg kick.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Rosa is out of range.
Rosa avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Rosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Rosa tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick
and Rosa counters with a nice body shot.
Rosa connects with a crisp jab.
Rosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Lupei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rosa counters with a low kick, right behind Lupei 's knee.
Rosa misses the shot to the body.
Lupei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lupei works Rosa's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Rosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Rosa counters with a straight right hand.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei jabs at Rosa's body.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosa.
Rosa moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Lupei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rosa on the side of the head.
Lupei throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Rosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lupei jabs at Rosa's body.
Lupei lands with a shot to the body.
Rosa misses with a hook.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei takes a swing at Rosa's ribcage but misses.
Rosa missing with a left hand there. Lupei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Rosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rosa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
A jab from Lupei misses.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Rosa's head but Rosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Rosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Rosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rosa connects with a crisp jab.
Rosa blocks a head kick by Lupei.
A little jabbing left from Rosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Rosa.
Lupei tries to clinch but Rosa moves out of range.
Rosa throws a big counter head kick but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
Rosa throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Lupei misses its target.
Rosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lupei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Rosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei slips a straight right by Rosa.#T4#
Rosa ducks right into an uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rosa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lupei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lupei under the eye.
Lupei lands a jab to the nose.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei throws a hook but Rosa avoids it easily.
Rosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Lupei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rosa lands a shot to the body.
Rosa misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Lupei manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rosa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lupei is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Rosa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rosa throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab from Lupei.
Lupei lands a glancing blow to the side of Rosa's head.
A combination from Lupei does no damage.
Lupei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lupei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Rosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Rosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rosa throws a head kick that Lupei semi-blocks.
Rosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rosa throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Rosa as he connects with a hook.
Rosa checks the leg kick.
Rosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Lupei defending well as Rosa loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei tried to counter with a leg kick but Rosa avoided it.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei swings widly with a right hand
and Rosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Rosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rosa.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Rosa.
Rosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lupei can pounce on him.
Rosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosa moves away.
Rosa throws a fast counter high kick but Lupei manages to duck under it in time.
Henrique Rosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Rosa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Rosa's head but Rosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosa defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rosa moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Rosa cracks Lupei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rosa swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Rosa blocks the body kick. #T2#
Rosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei swings widly with a right hand
and Rosa counters with a good, hard body kick but Lupei shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosa missing with a left hand there. Lupei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei throws out a powerful jab.
Rosa lands a nice hook to Lupei's body. Lupei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Rosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donk. Lupei catches Rosa right on the button with a cross.
A low kick lands for Rosa.
Lupei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Rosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lupei. #T3#
Lupei lands a jab to the head.
Rosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lupei momentarily.
Lupei lands a leg kick that knocks Rosa off balance momentarily.
Lupei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rosa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lupei.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Lupei lands a head kick!
Lupei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rosa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Rosa down.
Rosa defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Rosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lupei connects with a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei feints a jab promting Rosa to slip. Lupei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosa.
Rosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rosa blocks a head kick by Lupei.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa.
Lupei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rosa connects with the punch.
Rosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lupei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lupei pushes Rosa away with a front kick.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henrique Rosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lupei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lupei scores with a nice right hand.
Lupei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei misses with a hook to the body
and Rosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Rosa counters with a straight right hand.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Rosa moved out of range nicely.
Rosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Rosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
Rosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Rosa tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei cracks a nice hook into Rosa's ribs.
Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. Rosa saw that one coming.
Rosa scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Lupei walks into a jab.
Lupei tries to work over Rosa's front leg with a kick but Rosa checks it.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei scores with a head kick. Rosa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lupei's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Rosa.
Lupei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lupei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lupei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut there from Lupei.
Rosa defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rosa counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosa with the inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Rosa blocks the low kick.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Rosa moved out of range nicely.
Rosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lupei looks for the body kick but Rosa saw that one coming.
Rosa throws a lazy right hand but Lupei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rosa avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Rosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Rosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Rosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei scores with a kick to the body.
Lupei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lupei dips to his left and cracks Rosa with an uppercut!#T3#
Lupei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rosa swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lupei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei thows a leg kick but Rosa checks it
and Rosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Rosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick lands for Lupei.
Rosa tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Good standup being displayed there by Rosa as he connects with a hook.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Rosa cracks a nice hook into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Rosa scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Rosa misses with a looping right.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rosa.
Lupei misses with a series of wild punches.
Rosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rosa avoids the body shot from Lupei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Lupei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lupei will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lupei swings for the body but Rosa moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henrique Rosa.
I think Rosa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Henrique Rosa!
Our winner, Henrique Rosa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#975 Beach vs Joosep
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lupei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lupei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lupei catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lupei jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire 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.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Lupei.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei staying out of range there.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Lupei scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Lupei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei with a nice cross.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lupei.
Lupei takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Lupei scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lupei. Lupei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the body from Lupei misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.#T2#
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Lupei's leg but Lupei calmly moves out of range.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Lupei avoids nicely.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Lupei cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Lupei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
Lupei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lupei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Lupei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Lupei takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lupei's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Lupei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
Lupei delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Lupei misses with the body kick
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lupei throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick lands for Lupei.
McGuire throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lupei lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lupei in his tracks.
Lupei digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Lupei misses its target.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.#T4#
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lupei tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire unleashes a big counter combination but Lupei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lupei on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Lupei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Lupei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
McGuire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lupei.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Lupei walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lupei!
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!
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lupei finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head. #ROC#McGuire is rocked!
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei cracks McGuire on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McGuire falls backwards against the cage. Lupei follows up with more strikes that drop McGuire to his knees. Lupei keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McGuire! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#971 Joosep v McGuire
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Lupei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lupei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spratt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei wants to counter the offense by Spratt and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Spratt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spratt wants to clinch up but Lupei keeps it at a distance.
Lupei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spratt counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
Lupei jabs at Spratt's body.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Spratt moved out of range nicely.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Spratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spratt scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt misses with a leg kick.
Lupei feints a counter leg kick.
Lupei throws a body kick that misses.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Spratt finds it's target.#T1#
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupei throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Lupei explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupei throws a front kick aimed at Spratt's knee but Spratt avoids it well.
Lupei swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Spratt clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupei misses with the combination.
Lupei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Spratt moves out of range easily.
Spratt cracks Lupei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Lupei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.#T2#
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei connects with the punch.
Spratt lands the left hand.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spratt.
Lupei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spratt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spratt swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Spratt blocks a jab.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Spratt keeps the fight on the outside.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Lupei throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
A jab from Lupei misses.
Spratt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spratt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Spratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Lupei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spratt's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Spratt connects with a body shot.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Lupei defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Spratt throws a leg kick but Lupei checks it.
Lupei misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Spratt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lupei.#T4#
Spratt takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt throws a right hand that Lupei ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupei also avoids with ease.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Lupei throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt scores with a nice strike.
Spratt lands with a shot to the body.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spratt lands a nice hook to Lupei's body. Lupei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spratt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Spratt catches Lupei right on the button with a cross.
Spratt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lupei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lupei is looking for the big counter here.
Lupei jabs Spratt right on the nose. Spratt blinks but takes it well.
Lupei pushes Spratt away with a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Spratt circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Lupei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Spratt.
Spratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Spratt.
Spratt misses with a head kick.
Lupei cracks Spratt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Lupei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spratt under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt misses with a left hand
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei cracks Spratt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spratt throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt lands a lovely overhand right.
Spratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei counters with a solid body kick.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
Spratt checks a leg kick.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lupei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spratt is able to avoid easily.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lupei throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Spratt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei punishes Spratt's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt lands a jab to the head.
Lupei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lupei thumps Spratt with a low kick.
Spratt slips a jab from Lupei.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lupei. Those never looked like landing.
Lupei throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Lupei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spratt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Spratt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spratt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Spratt misses.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt is looking to counter the offense by Lupei and move into the clinch.#T3#
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Lupei takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Spratt needs to keep his hands up - Lupei had a free shot at his head there.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Spratt pushes him off.
Spratt stuns Lupei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Lupei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spratt.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Spratt wants to clinch.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spratt.
Spratt staying out of range there.
Lupei connects with the punch.#CL#
Spratt takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spratt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt misses with some punches.
Spratt lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spratt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Spratt lands with a left to the head.
Spratt lands a shot to the body.
Lupei is breathing heavily.
Lupei tries a body shot but Spratt blocks it.
Lupei tries to work over Spratt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spratt walks away with a smile on his face. Lupei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spratt throws a combination. Lupei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.
Spratt cracks Lupei with a good jab.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Spratt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Lupei throws a leg kick but Spratt checks it.
Lupei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spratt tries to clinch up.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Lupei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lupei misses with a hook
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
Spratt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spratt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spratt swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei lands the left hand.
Spratt blocks a leg kick.
Lupei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Lupei.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei unleashes a big counter combination but Spratt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Lupei does no damage.
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!
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Spratt doesn't manage to clinch there - Lupei circles away.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Good shot there by Spratt.
Lupei moves out of range as Spratt throws a body kick.
Spratt's corner calls for a 1-2. Spratt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spratt can pounce on him.
Lupei walks into a straight right hand from Spratt.
Spratt blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Spratt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Lupei drives through and clinches with Spratt against the cage.
Spratt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spratt misses with the head strike.
Spratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spratt fails to land.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Lupei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spratt uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Lupei is looking for a triangle here but Spratt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Spratt wants to control but Lupei is keeping him busy.
Lupei struggling a bit here.#SU#
Spratt stands up.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Spratt moves away from the strike by Lupei.
A quick step to the side and Spratt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei swinging wildly here.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Spratt has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spratt backwards.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spratt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spratt backwards.
Lupei tries a body shot but Spratt blocks it.
Jack Spratt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spratt throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei. #BC#
Spratt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spratt punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spratt throws a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spratt checks a leg kick.
It looked like Spratt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lupei cracks Spratt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spratt throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Spratt moves out of range of the leg kick from Lupei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spratt moves out of range of the strikes.
Spratt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt throwing a counter right hand but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Lupei swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Spratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Lupei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick lands for Spratt.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Spratt moves away and avoids it.
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Spratt counters with a low kick, right behind Lupei 's knee.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spratt.
Spratt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Lupei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spratt.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt lands a really nice looking cross but Lupei seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spratt slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.#T1#
Lupei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spratt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lupei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Spratt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Spratt tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spratt. Spratt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spratt.
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei tries a low kick but Spratt avoids it.
Spratt lands with an uppercut that bounces Lupei off the cage and back into range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spratt. That's going to slow Lupei down.
A shot to the liver by Spratt. Beautiful body shot.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei walks into a stiff left hand from Spratt.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses.
Spratt swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Spratt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Spratt avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends Spratt's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends Spratt's belly button to the back.#T3#
Lupei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spratt moves away from the strike by Lupei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spratt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lupei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Lupei misses.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lupei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Spratt throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Lupei misses the body punch
and Spratt counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Spratt is out of range.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spratt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lupei's knee momentarily.
A jab from Spratt does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Spratt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Lupei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt is looking to clinch.
Lupei jabs Spratt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lupei tries to clinch but Spratt is having none of it.
It looked like Spratt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt had his way with Serafim Lupei in that round.
That's time! Spratt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
Lupei moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Spratt misses with a looping left.
Lupei lands a nice shot that snaps Spratt's head back.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Donk. Lupei catches Spratt right on the button with a cross.
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
Spratt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spratt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Spratt coming out on top.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
It looked like Spratt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt scores with a hook to the body. Lupei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Spratt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Spratt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lupei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Spratt scores with a sloppy right hand. Lupei should have avoided that one.
Lupei misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
Spratt cracks Lupei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Lupei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupei.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spratt.
Lupei thows a leg kick but Spratt checks it
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range. #T2#
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spratt connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei scores with a decent looking hook.
Lupei throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Spratt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lupei on the side of the head.
Spratt moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spratt.
Lupei thuds a left hand into Spratt's body.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Spratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lupei throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Spratt with the inside leg kick.
Lupei tries to clinch but Spratt is having none of it.
Lupei tries to work over Spratt's front leg with a kick but Spratt checks it.
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Lupei scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spratt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spratt checks a leg kick.
Spratt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one.
Lupei walks into a left hand.
Spratt ducks right into an uppercut from Lupei.
Spratt moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Spratt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lupei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spratt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei punishes Spratt's body with a nice straight punch.
Lupei connects with a solid leg kick.
Spratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei slips a jab from Spratt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
An attempted straight right counter from Spratt misses the target.
Lupei tests Spratt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spratt.
Spratt checks a low kick from Lupei.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Spratt ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spratt.
Spratt slips a straight right by Lupei.
Spratt throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serafim Lupei.
I think Lupei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:47

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

Event: GAMMA#968 Joosep v Song
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Mormaer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Mormaer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mormaer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lupei needs to keep his hands up - Mormaer had a free shot at his head there.
Lupei wants to clinch
and Mormaer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mormaer connects with a nice looking jab.
Lupei connects with a body shot.
A combination from Lupei does no damage.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Mormaer pushes him off.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mormaer.
Mormaer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mormaer 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.
Lupei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mormaer. Mormaer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mormaer moves away.
Mormaer missing with a left hand there. Lupei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei tries to clinch but Mormaer moves out of range.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lupei clinches up against the cage.
Mormaer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mormaer lands a right hand.
Mormaer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mormaer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Lupei is rocked!#T1#
Mormaer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mormaer.
Lupei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Mormaer jumps into guard, dragging Lupei to the mat.
Lupei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mormaer is keeping the position for now.
Mormaer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupei stopping the sweep attempt from Mormaer.#T2#
Lupei looking to sit in guard and control but Mormaer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lupei keeping moving, preventing Mormaer from controlling successfully.
Mormaer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lupei is trying to keep Mormaer in close.
Mormaer controlling from the top position.
Mormaer slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.
Mormaer wants to control but Lupei is keeping him busy.
Mormaer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Lupei is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mormaer is tapping! Great win for Lupei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Ohoulihan misses its intended target.
Ohoulihan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohoulihan misses with a wild body shot.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook to the body
and Ohoulihan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ohoulihan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DanBills Sketchy Basement in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Ohoulihan looking for a takedown.
Lupei misses with some punches. #BC#
Ohoulihan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohoulihan throws a head kick that Lupei semi-blocks.
Lupei scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ohoulihan throws a one two combo.
Ohoulihan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lupei to score with a decent uppercut.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. Ohoulihan saw that one coming.
Ohoulihan throws a big shot that misses.
Ohoulihan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Ohoulihan counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ohoulihan.#T1#
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Ohoulihan tries to stall but Lupei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Ohoulihan avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
A short left from Lupei.
Ohoulihan tries to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling the position.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohoulihan is trying to force a seperation but Lupei has the dominant position.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Ohoulihan is working for takedown but Lupei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Ohoulihan avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
Ohoulihan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lupei is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Ohoulihan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Ohoulihan's head. #BC#
Ohoulihan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohoulihan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Ohoulihan.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Ohoulihan throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Ohoulihan avoids it with no problem.
Lupei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ohoulihan ducks right into an uppercut from Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohoulihan manages to avoid it.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ohoulihan's sensitive parts.
Ohoulihan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupei misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Lupei.
Ohoulihan throws a right hand that misses
and Lupei counters with a nice body shot.
Jab by Lupei.#ROC2#Ohoulihan is rocked!
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Oh Ohoulihan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Ohoulihan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohoulihan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ohoulihan seems to have got his legs back now.
Ohoulihan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ohoulihan is breathing heavily.#T3#
Lupei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ohoulihan trying to control the position but instead, Lupei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ohoulihan into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohoulihan backwards.
Ohoulihan controlling the action here for a moment.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body. #T4##BC#
Ohoulihan breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
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!
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Ohoulihan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lupei pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Ohoulihan blocks an uppercut.
Lupei works on Ohoulihan's body with a couple of short punches.
Ohoulihan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lupei pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohoulihan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lupei gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#961 Augustus v Shane
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Spratt jabs Lupei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei misses with a body punch
and Spratt counters with a nice uppercut.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Spratt avoids it well.
Spratt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Spratt is out of range.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Lupei has Spratt up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Spratt working aggressively here.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Spratt controls his hands.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spratt fails to land.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spratt throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Spratt has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Spratt.
Spratt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Lupei.
A head punch on the inside from Spratt fails to land.
A short right from Spratt on the inside.
Spratt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Spratt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Spratt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spratt misses with some punches.
Lupei is leaning against Spratt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Spratt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spratt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lupei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spratt can turn it around.#BC2#
Spratt manages to break the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Lupei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spratt misses with the head strike.
A short right from Spratt.
Spratt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spratt misses with some punches.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Spratt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei walks into a left hand.
Lupei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spratt's head.
Spratt misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Spratt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei misses with a hook
and Spratt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei tries to clinch but Spratt moves out of range.
It seemed like Spratt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spratt throws a series of punches but Lupei avoids them all with ease.
Lupei throws a lazy uppercut
and Spratt counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch.
Spratt blocks a jab.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Spratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Lupei wants to clinch.
Spratt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lupei. Lupei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lupei throws a lazy head kick
and Spratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spratt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab lands there for Spratt.
Spratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lupei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spratt throws the left hand but Lupei avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei cracks Spratt with an open hand slap.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Spratt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spratt cracks Lupei with an open hand slap.
Spratt catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spratt drops his hands momentarily and Lupei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lupei misses the body punch
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spratt throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Spratt clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Spratt.#T1#
A jab from Spratt misses.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spratt throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Spratt.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Spratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Lupei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spratt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei wants to clinch.#CL#
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Spratt back into the cage.#T2#
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Spratt avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Spratt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Spratt struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spratt.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spratt's elbow.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spratt blocks a body shot from Lupei.
A short left from Spratt.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spratt is trying to break the clinch but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Spratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spratt blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Spratt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lupei.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spratt lands a nice uppercut.
Spratt lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spratt's elbow.
Lupei misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Spratt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spratt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spratt throws a counter combo.
Spratt walks into a stiff left hand from Lupei.
Lupei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spratt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jack Spratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei 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.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Spratt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lupei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei throws the kick towards the body but Spratt avoids it.
Spratt looks to land a combination. Lupei sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.#CL#
Lupei forces Spratt back against the cage and clinches.
Spratt pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spratt backwards.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Spratt.
Spratt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spratt scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spratt as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Lupei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spratt lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lupei throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Spratt scores with a hook to the body. Lupei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Spratt misses with a looping left.
Spratt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Spratt pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt lands a slapping body shot.
Spratt connects with a jab.
Spratt lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spratt throws a right and a left that Lupei avoids nicely.
Lupei walks into a straight right hand from Spratt.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Spratt circles away and keeps his distance.
Spratt throws out a counter right but Lupei avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Lupei connects with a leg kick.
Spratt thuds a left hand into Lupei's body.
Lupei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lupei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lupei misses the jab.
Spratt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spratt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot
and Spratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Spratt misses.
Lupei is looking to counter punch.
Lupei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spratt is out of range and Lupei settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lupei takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Spratt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spratt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack Spratt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
letting Spratt counter with a right hand.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Spratt swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
A punch lands to the side of Spratt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lupei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
Lupei defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Spratt connects with a jab.
Lupei with the inside leg kick.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei tries to land a front kick but Spratt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Spratt works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Spratt throws a head kick that Lupei semi-blocks.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Spratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei clobbers Spratt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei digs a good hook to Spratt's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Spratt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Lupei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spratt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lupei on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei blocks a jab.#T4#
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Spratt defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Spratt.
Lupei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spratt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lupei under the eye.
Spratt connects with a right hand. Lupei shakes it off.
Spratt catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Spratt coming out on top.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Spratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lupei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt cracks Lupei with an open hand slap.
Lupei throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Lupei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
enabling Spratt to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spratt 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Spratt made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#958 Karim v Bento
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Andrianakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupei.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Andrianakis throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.#CL2#
Lupei rushes Andrianakis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei cracks Andrianakis with a nice body shot.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianakiss head.
I was talking to Andrianakis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andrianakis tries to break free but Lupei pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
Andrianakis lands an uppercut.
Andrianakis digs a right hand into Lupei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupei's gas tank.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Andrianakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Lupei throws a combination. Andrianakis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andrianakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
Andrianakis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lupei misses with a hook. Andrianakis ducked under it nicely.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrianakis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lupei.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Lupei forces Andrianakis back against the cage and clinches.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Andrianakis's head.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianakis fails to land. #T2#
Lupei tries a body shot but Andrianakis blocks it.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis blocking some punches.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianakis digs a right hand into Lupei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupei's gas tank.
Andrianakis lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrianakis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrianakis misses with some punches.
Lupei tries a body shot but Andrianakis blocks it. #BC#
Andrianakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Andrianakis moves into the clinch.
Andrianakis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andrianakis lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Andrianakis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrianakis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Andrianakis avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei presses Andrianakis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrianakis backwards.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Andrianakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei pushes Andrianakis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrianakis is breathing heavily.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrianakis or not.
Andrianakis blocks a body shot from Lupei. #T4#
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei pushes Andrianakis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianakis tries to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling the position.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianakis working aggressively here.
Andrianakis misses with the head strike.
Andrianakis lands with a right to the head.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andrianakis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lupei's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianakis fails to land.
Andrianakis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
Andrianakis blocking some punches.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei avoids the elbow strike from Andrianakis, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lupei tries a low kick but Andrianakis avoids it.#CL#
Andrianakis has Lupei up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianakis prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Nice body punch from Andrianakis.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Andrianakis manages to break the clinch.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lupei lands with a hook. Andrianakis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrianakis misses with a straight right.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Lupei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Lupei slams his shin into Andrianakis's torso.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
Crunch! Lupei slams his shin into Andrianakis's torso.
Lupei lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Lupei looks to land a combination but Andrianakis avoids it well.
It looked like Andrianakis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andrianakis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Andrianakis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but Andrianakis improves position.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Andrianakis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lupei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrianakis lands a left hand.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrianakis blocks a body shot from Lupei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianakis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Andrianakis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianakis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Andrianakis lands with a left to the head.
Lupei tries to work over Andrianakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Lupei. #BC#
Andrianakis breaks the clinch.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lupei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei scores with a nice strike.
Lupei is looking to land body kicks.
Lupei misses with a body shot. #T3#
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis. #CL#
Andrianakis instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands an elbow just above Lupei 's eye.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrianakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with some punches. #BC#
Andrianakis breaks the clinch.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Andrianakis shakes it off.
Lupei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andrianakis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Lupei there.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianakis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Lupei scores with a body shot. #T4#
Andrianakis slips under a jab from Lupei.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Andrianakis counters with a right hand to the body.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrianakis cracks Lupei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lupei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrianakis counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrianakis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lupei moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Lupei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Lupei keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei throws a right hand that Andrianakis ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrianakis also avoids with ease.
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Andrianakis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Andrianakis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lupei on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Andrianakis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrianakis is looking to counter punch.
Andrianakis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andrianakis lunges at Lupei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lupei's hand.
Andrianakis cracks Lupei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lupei tries to clinch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Lupei 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.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a series of punches but Lupei moves out of range. #T1#
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Andrianakis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupei throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrianakis should have avoided that one.
Lupei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lupei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Lupei drives through and clinches with Andrianakis against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianakis lands a right hand.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Andrianakis.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei blocks an elbow strike from Andrianakis.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrianakis.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrianakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianakis scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head. #BC#
Andrianakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrianakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrianakis moves in looking to clinch but Lupei pushes him off.
Andrianakis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Andrianakis - just one landing. #T3#
Lupei tries to clinch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Lupei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrianakis has time to react.
Lupei tried to score with a low kick but Andrianakis checks it.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Milo Andrianakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but Lupei moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianakis. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Lupei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Andrianakis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Andrianakis misses its target.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Andrianakis is avoiding it.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrianakis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrianakis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lupei tries a low kick but Andrianakis avoids it.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lupei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrianakis to score with a decent uppercut.
Lupei scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Lupei there.
Lupei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Andrianakis counters by clinching up.
Andrianakis has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serafim Lupei.
Well Lupei 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
A relieved looking Serafim Lupei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Milo Andrianakis was interviewed post fight and said 'I had sadness for breakfast'.

Event: GAMMA#955 Spratt v Andrianakis
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augustus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Augustus throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends Augustus's belly button to the back.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Augustus circles away.
Augustus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Lupei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Augustus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Lupei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Lupei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Augustus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupei scores with the left hand. Augustus knows he should have avoided that one.
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Lupei misses with a hook.
Lupei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Augustus can pounce on him.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Augustus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Lupei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Augustus is trying to break the clinch but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Augustus wants to break free but Lupei has control. #BC2#
Augustus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Augustus pushes him off.
Lupei looks for the body kick but Augustus saw that one coming.
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Augustus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Augustus scores with a nice head shot.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Augustus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Augustus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Augustus throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus tries to bum rush Lupei with a series of wild strikes but Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Augustus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus with a nice cross.
Augustus lands a body shot.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Augustus shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augustus throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Augustus tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Augustus moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Nice shot lands for Lupei.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Augustus - that will leave a mark!
Augustus looks to land a body kick but Lupei moved away.
Lupei cracks Augustus with a good jab.
Lupei throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Aurelius Augustus has been cut.
Augustus thumps Lupei with a low kick.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augustus.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupei throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range. #T4#
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Augustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.#CL#
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Augustus back into the cage.
Augustus tries to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling the position. #BC2#
Augustus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Lupei misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lupei throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Lupei with the inside leg kick.
Augustus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lupei's head backwards.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Augustus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei is looking to score with low kicks.
Augustus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lupei crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Augustus - the referee stops the clock and Lupei gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Augustus. Lupei manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Augustus throws a front kick that sends Lupei stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Augustus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Lupei misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lupei misses with a leg kick.
Lupei tries to land a leg kick but Augustus saw it coming and moves away.
Augustus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Augustus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Augustus throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Augustus blocks a leg kick.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Augustus connects with a solid leg kick.
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.
Augustus tries a quick counter leg kick but Lupei is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters circling a little - Augustus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Augustus. Lupei shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Augustus catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus is looking to slow Lupei down with leg kicks.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Augustus.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Lupei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A clash of legs there as Augustus blocks the low kick.
Augustus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Augustus connects with a high kick.
Augustus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lupei momentarily.
Augustus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Augustus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Augustus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei throws a hook but Augustus blocks it.
Augustus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Augustus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupei.
Augustus checks a low kick from Lupei.
Augustus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lupei checks it well.
Lupei lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Augustus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei takes one on the button.
Lupei wants to clinch.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Augustus checks it.
Lupei lands a slapping body shot.
Augustus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Augustus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Augustus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus scores with a jab.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Lupei half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Augustus walks into a stiff left hand from Lupei.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Lupei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Augustus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augustus throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Augustus lands a leg kick that knocks Lupei off balance momentarily.
Lupei steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Augustus. That one must have hurt.
Augustus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Augustus throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei blocks the body kick.
Lupei will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lupei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Augustus takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lupei misses the target.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupei connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.#T4#
Augustus throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Augustus! But no joy.
Augustus throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Augustus avoids it well.
Augustus feints a counter leg kick.
Lupei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Augustus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Augustus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei lands a really nice looking cross but Augustus seems unphased.
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot
and Augustus counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus lands a head kick. Lupei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lupei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Augustus.
Lupei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Augustus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Augustus scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Augustus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Augustus.
Lupei scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Augustus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Lupei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
Augustus blocks the body kick.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Lupei clinches. #BC2#
Augustus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Lupei throws a hook but Augustus blocks it.
Augustus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Augustus cracks Lupei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Lupei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lupei tries to land a front kick but Augustus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lupei blocks a low kick nicely.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Lupei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Augustus. That's going to slow Lupei down.
Lupei gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Augustus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lupei's knee momentarily.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Good work by Lupei as he checks the leg kick.
Lupei tries to work over Augustus's front leg with a kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
Augustus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Lupei.
Lupei tried to counter with a leg kick but Augustus avoided it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lupei 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 Augustus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Augustus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Augustus throws out a counter right but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
Lupei scores with a punch to the head.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Augustus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lupei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Augustus scrambles back to his feet.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei slips under a jab.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Augustus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Augustus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupei.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Augustus staying out of range there.
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Augustus takes one on the button.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
It looked like Lupei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Augustus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei lands with a hook. Augustus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Augustus cracks Lupei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lupei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augustus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Augustus. Beautiful body shot.
Augustus moves out of range as Lupei throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.
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!
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Augustus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Augustus circles away.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.#T4#
Augustus needs to keep his hands up - Lupei had a free shot at his head there.
Augustus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Augustus pushes Lupei away with a front kick.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei throws a push kick but Augustus slaps the foot to one side.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Augustus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lupei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus throws a big counter head kick but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lupei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Augustus checks it well.
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelius Augustus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Augustus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#952 Raffington v Spratt
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Augustus drops his hands momentarily and Lupei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Augustus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Lupei connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Aurelius Augustus has been cut.
Lupei connects with the punch.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Augustus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lupei can pounce on him.
Lupei throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Augustus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Lupei.
Augustus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Lupei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Augustus momentarily.
Augustus blocks a head kick by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Lupei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lupei avoids a kick to the body.
Augustus staying out of range there.
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Lupei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Augustus gets tackled into the cage by Lupei. Lupei maintains the clinch. #BC#
Augustus manages to break the clinch.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Lupei moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Lupei lets loose with a powerful body kick. Augustus will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei jabs Augustus to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Augustus misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
Augustus stuns Lupei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augustus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Augustus lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Augustus down.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target. #T3#
Augustus misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Lupei misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lupei.
Augustus throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Lupei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augustus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Augustus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a leg kick
and Augustus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Augustus swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Augustus misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Lupei wants to clinch.#T4#
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch but Augustus is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Augustus.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Augustus down.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.#CL2#
Lupei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lupei just leaning against Augustus, taking a breather. #BC#
Augustus breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei digs a good hook to Augustus's body.
Augustus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Augustus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Lupei replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Augustus blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lupei steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Augustus. That one must have hurt.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus scores with a head kick. Lupei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lupei walks into a stiff left hand from Augustus.#ROC#Lupei is rocked!
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD#
Augustus cracks Lupei with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lupei looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Augustus finish him?
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Augustus finish him?
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!
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupei! But no joy.
Augustus throws a body kick that misses.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Lupei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Augustus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Augustus looks to land a body kick but Lupei moved away.
Lupei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lupei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Lupei digs a good body shot into Augustus's ribs.
Lupei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lupei throws a head kick but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Augustus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Lupei steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Augustus. That one must have hurt.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Lupei throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Lupei ducks right into an uppercut from Augustus.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Lupei tries a quick counter leg kick but Augustus is wise to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Augustus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.#T2#
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Augustus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Augustus counters with a straight right hand.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lupei.
Lupei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Augustus misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Augustus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Augustus walks into a jab.
Augustus tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Augustus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Augustus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Lupei takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Lupei slips a jab from Augustus.
Lupei scores with a jab to the head.
Lupei lands with a good body shot.
Augustus moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Augustus throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Augustus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei swings widly with a right hand
and Augustus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lupei's knee momentarily.
Lupei takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Lupei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Augustus wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupei won't allow it. #BC#
Augustus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Augustus takes a step back to recover.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei slips a straight right by Augustus.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Augustus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Augustus walks into a stiff left hand from Lupei.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Augustus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.
As Lupei backs away, Augustus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Augustus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Augustus connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Augustus is out of range.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus throws the left hand but Lupei avoids the punch easily.
Lupei throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupei. Lupei obviously looking to wear him down.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augustus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Augustus duly obliges.
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Augustus thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Lupei dodges the punch combination from Augustus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Augustus tries to land a leg kick but Lupei saw it coming and moves away.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Augustus throws a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Augustus misses with a body kick.
Augustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Augustus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice cross by Augustus.
Augustus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Augustus lands a jab.
Lupei throws a front kick aimed at Augustus's knee but Augustus avoids it well.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Augustus walks into a left hand.
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augustus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lupei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lupei punishes Augustus's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Lupei finds it's way through Augustus's defenses.
Augustus moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a wild combination.
Augustus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
letting Augustus counter with a right hand.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Augustus is avoiding it.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.#CL2#
Lupei clinches. #T3#
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Augustus breaks the clinch.
Lupei lands with a shot to the body.
Augustus lands with a shot to the body.
Lupei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Augustus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick from Augustus.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus staying out of range there.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Augustus avoids a kick to the body.
Augustus throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.#T4#
Augustus lands a right hook to the body.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus stuns Lupei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Augustus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lupei.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Augustus. Lupei shrugs it off though.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Augustus misses with a low kick as Lupei jumps back.
Lupei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lupei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Augustus lands a glancing blow to the side of Lupei's head.
Augustus throws a head kick that half lands.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Augustus swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Augustus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Augustus is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aurelius Augustus.
I think Augustus 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#949 Joosep v Song
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Lupei misses with a right hand
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei scores with a shot to the body.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Raffington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raffington swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a double jab
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raffington. Raffington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Lupei rushes Raffington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington. #T1#
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lupei tries to stall but Raffington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Raffington avoids it with no problem.
Lupei takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Lupei lands with a shot to the body.
Raffington takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raffington, pushing him back against the cage.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Raffington controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei. #T2#
Raffington is working Lupei over against the cage.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Lupei blocks an elbow strike from Raffington.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupei lands a body punch.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raffingtons head.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffington's elbow.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington lands a right hand.
Raffington lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Raffington blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raffington after a bit of a struggle.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lupei in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Good body shot from Raffington.
Raffington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington lands a left hand.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei looks winded!
Lupei is looking for a takedown.
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei is trying to break the clinch but Raffington is controlling him.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Raffington.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raffington throws out a leg kick but Lupei moves out of range and Raffington only half commits.
Lupei throws a wild body kick that Raffington sees coming a mile off.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lupei, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Raffington shakes it off.
Lupei is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Raffington tries to keep at a distance but Lupei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Lupei blocking some punches.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Raffington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei presses Raffington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
Shane Raffington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Raffington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lupei blocks it with crossed arms.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
Lupei is breathing heavily.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Raffington is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Raffington cracks Lupei with a nice body shot.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Raffington.
A short right from Raffington on the inside.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lupei.
Raffington lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Lupei dodges an elbow strike from Raffington.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Lupei has had enough of the clinch but Raffington keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lupei or not.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Raffington gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei misses with a body punch. #T4#
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei pushes Raffington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Raffington controls the action.
Raffington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupei can do to turn this around?
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Raffington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Lupei is rocked!
A hook to the body from Raffington.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Raffington finish him?
Good body shot from Raffington.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Raffington.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei misses with a left hand #KD#
and Raffington counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lupei! Raffington lets Lupei back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Raffington counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Shane Raffington, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#946 Joosep v Song
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwis moves away.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagwis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bagwis looks to land a combination but Lupei avoids it well.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagwis throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Lupei has closed the distance and engaged Bagwis in a clinch.
Bagwis working aggressively here.
Bagwis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bagwis.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagwis's elbow.
Bagwis lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bagwis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Bagwis throws a head punch that misses.
Bagwis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Lupei tries to stall but Bagwis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bagwis misses with the head strike. #T1#
Bagwis can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Bagwis lands with a right to the head.
Bagwis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagwis.
Bagwis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Bagwis.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagwis's elbow.
Bagwis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagwis's elbow.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Bagwis throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupei! But no joy.
Bagwis lands with a right hand.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bagwis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Lupei throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Bagwis misses its intended target.
Bagwis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lupei on the side of the head.
Bagwis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei tries a low kick but Bagwis avoids it.
Bagwis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Bagwis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bagwis throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Bagwis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Bagwis with a jab.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei misses with the combination.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Bagwis moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Lupei misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bagwis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Bagwis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bagwis doesn't seem bothered though.
Lupei throws a body punch but Bagwis moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Lupei.
Bagwis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagwis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bagwis misses the shot to the body.
Lupei misses with a right hand
and Bagwis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Bagwis pushes him off.
Lupei throws a body kick that misses.
Bagwis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
A big left from Lupei misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bagwis lands with a nice body punch.
Lupei lands a nice hook to Bagwis's body. Bagwis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lupei jabs Bagwis right on the nose. Bagwis blinks but takes it well.
Bagwis avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bagwis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Bagwis moves out of range as Lupei throws a body kick.
Lupei swinging wildly here.
It looked like Bagwis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bagwis counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei misses with a hook to the body
and Bagwis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
The fighters circling - Bagwis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bagwis lands with an uppercut that bounces Lupei off the cage and back into range.
Bagwis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lupei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bagwis thinking.
Bagwis misses the shot to the body.
Lupei missing with a left hand there. Bagwis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bagwis manages to avoid it.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Bagwis's leg. Bagwis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Bagwis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bagwis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Lupei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Huwan Bagwis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagwis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bagwis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bagwis throws the left hand but Lupei avoids the punch easily.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Bagwis slips the punch.
Bagwis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Lupei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bagwis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Bagwis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bagwis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lupei has time to react.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bagwis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lupei catches Bagwis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Bagwis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bagwis is keeping busy.
Lupei blocking some punches. #T4#
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bagwis fails to land.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Bagwis's ribcage. Bagwis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Bagwis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagwis throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bagwis tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei tries a body shot but Bagwis blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Bagwis avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bagwis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagwis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagwis pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bagwis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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#
Bagwis throws a shot to the body.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Lupei works Bagwis's body with a nice hook.
Bagwis slips under a jab from Lupei.
Lupei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bagwis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lupei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Bagwis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagwis takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Bagwis tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Bagwis throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Bagwis looks for the body kick but Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Bagwis avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bagwis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bagwis misses with a straight left. #KD2#
Lupei drops his shoulder and cracks Bagwis with a huge uppercut! Bagwis goes down! Can Lupei finish him? #ROC2#Bagwis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei wants to pass the guard but Bagwis is keeping the position.
Oh Bagwis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Lupei trying to control but Bagwis is working from the bottom.
Lupei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bagwis is keeping the position for now.
Bagwis seems to have got his legs back now.
Bagwis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lupei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagwis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Lupei wants to control from the top but Bagwis keeps moving.
Bagwis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Huwan Bagwis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lupei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bagwis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lupei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bagwis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lupei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bagwis lands with a hook. Lupei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Bagwis avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Bagwis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Bagwis misses with a jab to the body
and Lupei counters with a thumping low kick.
Lupei takes one on the button.
Lupei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lupei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Lupei as he connects with a hook.
Bagwis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lupei looks to land a body kick but Bagwis moved away.
Lupei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Lupei.
Bagwis misses with a head kick.
And Lupei responds with a good body kick, but Bagwis manages to step out the way in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serafim Lupei.
Well Lupei 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#943 Huwan v Aurelius
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Costa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Costa duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Costa thuds his right hand into Lupei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Costa avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Costa checks the leg kick.#CL#
Costa clinches up with Lupei and pushes him back against the cage.
Costa 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.
Good body shot from Lupei. #BC#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costa lands with a straight right. Lupei didn't see that one coming.
Lupei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Nice shot by Lupei.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costa slips a straight right by Lupei.#T1#
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Lupei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Lupei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa connects with the punch.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Costa takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Costa misses with a hook.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Costa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Costa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei misses with a straight right. #T2##CL2#
Lupei takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Costa or not.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costa.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costas head.
Costa lands a left hand.
Costa scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Costa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa is working Lupei over against the cage.
Costa lands a body shot. #BC#
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Costa.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lupei finds it's way round the side to connect with Costa's head.
Lupei feints and then cracks Costa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Costa down. #CL2#
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
Lupei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Costa fails to land. #BC#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Costa throws a poor cross that misses
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa tries to clinch
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Costa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Lupei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei counters with a good low kick that Costa was not able to check.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupei.
Costa throws a series of punches but Lupei avoids them all with ease.
Lupei unleashes a big counter combination but Costa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Costa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lupei connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#Costa is rocked!
Lupei connects with a body shot.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costa is breathing heavily.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Costa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lupei throws an uppercut from hell that sends Costa clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lupei stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serafim Lupei!
A relieved looking Serafim Lupei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#940 Benedetti v Angus
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weudke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weudke misses with a body kick.
Lupei cracks a nice hook into Weudke's ribs.
Weudke misses with a kick to the body
and Lupei counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
Weudke is looking for a counter combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Weudke blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lupei.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Weudke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Weudke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei wants to clinch.
Lupei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weudke.
Lupei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Weudke. #CL2#
Weudke gets tackled into the cage by Lupei. Lupei maintains the clinch.
Weudke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Weudke blocks a body shot from Lupei. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Weudke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weudke.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Weudke on the inside. #BC#
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupei scores with a sloppy right hand. Weudke should have avoided that one.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Weudke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Lupei blocks the low kick.
Lupei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weudke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Lupei fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weudke takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Weudke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Weudke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick by Lupei misses
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Weudke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lupei throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
Lupei misses with a right hand
and Weudke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4##CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Weudke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weudke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Weudke counters with a leg kick.
Weudke misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Weudke swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Weudke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Weudke loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Weudke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
And Weudke counters with a quick kick to the body but Lupei blocks it.
Weudke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke scores with a nice body kick.
Weudke tries to land a front kick but Lupei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weudke drops his hands momentarily and Lupei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roland Weudke is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Lupei wants to land a leg kick but Weudke is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weudke.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke throws a right hand that Lupei ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupei also avoids with ease.
Weudke scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing. #T1#
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Weudke throwing a counter right hand but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Weudke works the jab nicely.
Weudke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lupei at a distance.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
Nice uppercut lands for Weudke. That snapped Lupei's head back.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei wants to land a leg kick but Weudke is out of range.
Lupei looks to land a body kick but Weudke moved away.#T2#
Lupei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weudke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Lupei 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.
Weudke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lupei circles away quickly and effectively.
Weudke connects with the punch.
Weudke misses with a head kick.
Lupei throws a hook but Weudke avoids it easily.
Lupei lands a jab to the nose.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Weudke throws a big counter combination but Lupei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lupei lands a head shot.
Weudke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weudke tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Lupei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weudke doesn't seem phased though.
Weudke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
As Lupei looks to move away, Weudke throws a big counter combo but Lupei just gets out of the way.
Weudke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lupei throws a half hearted mid kick.#KD#
Weudke lands a left and a right that send Lupei crashing to the mat, dazed. Weudke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A jab from Lupei misses.
Weudke throws a big counter combination but Lupei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weudke is out of range.
Weudke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick.
Weudke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Weudke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weudke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lupei lands a jab to the head.
Lupei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weudke at a distance.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Lupei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Weudke. #BC2#
Lupei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick from Weudke.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
A big right from Lupei misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lupei lands with a right hand.
Lupei throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weudke.
Nice body kick from Weudke.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Weudke.
Weudke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weudke tried to counter with a leg kick but Lupei avoided it.
Weudke pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Weudke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Weudke circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Lupei. That snapped Weudke's head back.
Lupei walks into a stiff left hand from Weudke.
Weudke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lupei.
Weudke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lupei can pounce on him.
Lupei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
Weudke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Weudke tries to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling the position.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Weudke. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weudke backwards.
Weudke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weudke scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Weudke tries to land a knee to the head but Lupei blocks with his arms.
Weudke lands an uppercut.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Weudke tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Weudke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weudke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weudke tries to land knees in the clinch but Lupei avoids the damage to the body.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Weudke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weudke.
Weudke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Weudke manages to break the clinch.
Weudke blocks the body kick.
It looked like Weudke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lupei tries to clinch
and Weudke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weudke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lupei's sensitive parts. #T3#
Lupei misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Weudke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weudke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lupei blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke throwing a counter right hand but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei throws the kick towards the body but Weudke avoids it.
Lupei just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWeudke.
Weudke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Weudke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Lupei missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weudke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weudke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lupei finds it's way round the side to connect with Weudke's head.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
Weudke moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
Weudke throws a big counter combination but Lupei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Weudke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lupei.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Weudke tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it. #BC#
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weudke drops his hands momentarily and Lupei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weudke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lupei at a distance.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Weudke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lupei.
Lupei throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Weudke 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!
A very excited looking Roland Weudke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#936 Spratt v Legba
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Lupei throws a hook but River blocks it.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lupei.
River slips a jab and a cross from Lupei.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River slips a jab from Lupei.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.#CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Lupei digs a right hand into River's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on River's gas tank.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from River.
Lupei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but River is defending well.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Lupei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Lupei slips under a jab.
A jab from River misses.
Lupei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Lupei throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
Lupei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
Nice defenses there by River.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from River on the inside.
Lupei blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
River misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for River.
River is stalling here.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
River pulls guard successfully.
Lupei pushing down on River's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lupei is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Lupei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Lupei eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.
Lupei trying to control from half guard but River is working away. #SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lupei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Lupei 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. River tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lupei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#933 Papa v Spratt
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei jabs at Winks's body.#CL2#
Lupei clinches up with Winks and pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Winks gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Winks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Winks lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Winks avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei is working Winks over against the cage.#BC#
Winks breaks from the clinch.
Winks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winks scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Winks.
Lupei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Winks wants to slow Lupei down by chopping away at his legs.
Winks throws out a leg kick but Lupei moves out of range and Winks only half commits. #T1#
Winks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lupei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lupei counters with a body kick.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lupei slips under a jab from Winks.
Winks lands a jab-cross combination.
A clash of legs there as Lupei blocks the low kick.
Winks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Winks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Lupei misses.
Lupei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Winks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winks slips a straight right by Lupei.
Winks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Winks connects with an inside leg kick.
Winks with a jab.
Serafim Lupei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winks misses with a looping right.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Lupei misses with a hook.
Lupei feints and then cracks Winks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winks down.
Lupei scores with a shot to the body.
Winks moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Winks circles away.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei tries to clinch but Winks moves out of range.
Winks needs to keep his hands up - Lupei had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
A lazy left from Winks finds it's target.
Winks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lupei momentarily.
Winks misses with a body shot.
Winks scores with a jab to the body.
Winks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei throws a low kick but Winks avoids it.
Lupei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lupei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lupei misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Lupei looks for the body kick but Winks saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Winks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winks. That's going to slow Lupei down.
Winks throws a chopping leg kick but Lupei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Winks scores with a spinning back kick!
Lupei misses with a wild combination.
Winks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Winks. That snapped Lupei's head back.
Winks blocks a low kick nicely.
Winks ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Winks scores with a nice right hand.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
Winks connects with a crisp jab.
Winks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winks avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winks misses with a low kick.
Winks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winks throws out the jab.
Winks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Winks just misses with a punch to the body.
Winks lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lupei.
Winks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winks misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winks throws the kick towards the body but Lupei avoids it.
Winks with a hook.
Lupei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Winks throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Harry Winks has been cut.
Winks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Winks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Winks lands a nice hook to Lupei's body. Lupei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winks misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Lupei clinches up with Winks and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Winks fails to land. #BC#
Winks breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Winks.
Lupei tries a head kick but it misses.
Lupei lands with a hook. Winks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lupei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Lupei connects with a leg kick.
Winks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winks with a nice cross.
Winks throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lupei.
Winks defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
Winks throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Winks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lupei - the referee stops the clock and Winks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lupei. Winks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harry Winks is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei tries to clinch but Winks moves out of range.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winks defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupei takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Winks throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Lupei is looking to slow Winks down with leg kicks.
Lupei throws a low kick but Winks moves out of range easily.
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winks scores with a nice head shot.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Winks scoring well with a low kick there.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Winks avoids it well.
Winks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Winks checks a leg kick.
A big left from Winks misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winks, as that shot connected.
Winks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Winks duly obliges.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Winks's shoulder, as Winks tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei scores with a kick to the midsection.
Winks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Winks, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winks is looking to counter punch.
Winks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lupei takes a step back to recover.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Winks loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Winks throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Winks counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei checks a low kick from Winks.#CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Winks avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Winks gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Winks stalling in the clinch.
Winks is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lupei is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Winks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Winks controls the action.
Winks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei blocks a body shot from Winks.
A right handed body shot lands from Winks.
Winks lands a left hand. #BC#
Winks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lupei!
Winks avoids a kick to the body.
Winks misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Winks with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Winks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Winks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Winks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Winks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lupei at a distance.
Winks throws a low kick, looking for Lupei's leg but Lupei calmly moves out of range.
Winks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Winks scores with a sloppy right hand. Lupei should have avoided that one.
Winks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Lupei tries a low kick but Winks avoids it.
Lupei avoids a kick to the body.
Lupei misses with a hook. Winks ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lupei stuns Winks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winks scoring well with a low kick there.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Winks throws a low kick but Lupei avoids it.#T1#
Winks is looking to score with low kicks.
Lupei dips to his left and cracks Winks with an uppercut!
Winks connects with a jab.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Winks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winks throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lupei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Winks connects with a single shot there.
Winks blocks the body kick.
Winks connects with an inside leg kick.
Lupei looks to clinch
and Winks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lupei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harry Winks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lupei throws a push kick but Winks slaps the foot to one side.
Lupei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lupei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lupei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lupei tries to clinch
and Winks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei lands an overhand right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Winks checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Winks.
Winks scores with a punch to the head.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Winks circles away.
Nice defenses there by Winks.
Winks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winks.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winks.
A countering left hand to the body from Lupei misses.#T3#
Lupei misses with a head kick.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses
and Winks counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lupei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Winks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lupei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winks misses with a kick to the body.
Winks lands a jab to Lupei's midsection.
Lupei throws a lazy uppercut
and Winks counters with an outside leg kick.
Lupei checks the leg kick.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
Winks is looking to chop away at Lupei's legs.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Winks with a jab.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Winks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Winks counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. Winks saw that one coming.
Winks connects with an inside leg kick.
Winks lands with a nice body punch.
Winks digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Lupei walks into a left hand.
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Winks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Winks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupei can do to turn this around?
Winks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Winks counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot
and Winks counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Winks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Winks, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winks!
Harry Winks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#930 Raffington v Papa
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Spratt blocks a jab.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Spratt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Spratt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt throws a lazy uppercut
and Lupei counters with an outside leg kick.
Lupei throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Spratt tries to keep at a distance but Lupei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spratt is trying to break free.#BC2#
Spratt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lupei lands with a slapping head kick.
Spratt lands a jab to Lupei's midsection.
Spratt moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Spratt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Spratt swings widly with a right hand
and Spratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spratt misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Lupei has managed to clinch. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Spratt.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Spratt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spratt lands an uppercut.
Spratt lands a body punch.
Lupei is breathing heavily.
Spratt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Spratt controls the action. #BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
The fighters circling - Spratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Spratt throws the left hand but Lupei avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Spratt both land. Nice combination.
Lupei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Spratt moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lupei throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range. #T2#
Lupei tries to land a leg kick but Spratt saw it coming and moves away.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Spratt misses with a looping left.
Spratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Spratt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lupei on the side of the head.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Spratt moves away and avoids it.
Lupei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spratt is able to avoid easily.
Spratt misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Spratt lands a jab to the nose.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Lupei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spratt.#CL#
Lupei darts in and clinches Spratt up against the cage.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spratt's elbow.
Spratt's coach down at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spratt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spratt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Lupei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Spratt circles away.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spratt throws out the jab.
Spratt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spratt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spratt lands a head shot.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spratt throws out a counter right but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Lupei lands a lovely overhand right.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spratt moves out of range as Lupei throws a body kick. #CL#
Lupei clinches up with Spratt and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Spratt lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Spratt tries to circle away but Lupei has him pinned against the cage.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spratt tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Spratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spratt misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Spratt.
Lupei is leaning against Spratt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spratt blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Spratt tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
I was talking to Lupei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spratt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Spratt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Spratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spratt backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Spratt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lupei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spratt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Lupei gets a clinch.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Spratt breaks from the clinch.
Spratt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lupei connects with a body shot.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Spratt moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Spratt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spratt lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spratt scores with a jab.
Spratt punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack Spratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupei moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Spratt cracks Lupei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Lupei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Serafim Lupei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
Spratt tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Spratt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei. #BC2#
Spratt manages to break the clinch.
Lupei thuds his right hand into Spratt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice jab there from Spratt. #CL#
Lupei clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Spratt throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Spratt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
Lupei is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spratt lands an overhand right.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Spratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Lupei has closed the distance and engaged Spratt in a clinch.
Spratt tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spratt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Spratt avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage. #BC2#
Spratt breaks from the clinch.
Spratt throws a shot to the body.
Lupei tests Spratt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Lupei misses.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt. #T3#
Spratt avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Nice cross by Spratt.
Spratt lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Spratt slips under a jab from Lupei.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spratt throws a lazy uppercut
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Spratt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spratt throws out the jab.
Lupei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lupei looks to land a body kick but Spratt moved away.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spratt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lupei! #T4#
Spratt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Spratt moved out of range nicely.
Spratt throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Spratt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Spratt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Lupei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei slips a straight right by Spratt.
Lupei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spratt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Lupei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spratt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lupei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Lupei clobbers Spratt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
Spratt throws a right and a left that Lupei avoids nicely.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Spratt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Spratt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spratt there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Spratt back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt digs a right hand into Lupei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupei's gas tank.
Spratt is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spratt prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spratt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lupei or not.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spratt's elbow.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spratt's elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lupei misses with some punches.
Spratt misses with a body punch.
Spratt tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it. #BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Lupei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Lupei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Lupei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lupei throws out a leg kick but Spratt moves out of range and Lupei only half commits.
Spratt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lupei momentarily.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Jack Spratt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lupei throws a leg kick but Spratt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lupei misses with a kick to the body.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei slips a straight right by Spratt.
Spratt misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt lands a glancing blow to the side of Lupei's head.
A clash of legs there as Spratt blocks the low kick.
Spratt lunges at Lupei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lupei's hand.
Spratt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt throws a sloppy body shot
and Lupei counters with a nice leg kick.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Spratt throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Spratt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spratt tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Spratt.#T3#
Lupei cracks Spratt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Spratt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lupei at a distance.
Lupei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lupei misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
Lupei motions for Spratt to come forward. Lupei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lupei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
Some wild striking there from Spratt.
Lupei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
Lupei throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Lupei throws a front kick aimed at Spratt's knee but Spratt avoids it well.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spratt.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A nice leg kick from Lupei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei blocks a jab.
And Lupei counters with a quick kick to the body but Spratt blocks it.
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends Spratt's belly button to the back.
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!
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spratt checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Spratt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Spratt avoids it well.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Spratt slips a straight right by Lupei.
Lupei looks to throw a body kick
and Spratt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spratt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
Jack Spratt gave a mention to Grunge Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#927 Khan v Kodjia
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Lupei misses. #CL2#
Lupei forces Raffington back against the cage and clinches.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Raffington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raffington.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lupei lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Raffington. #T1#
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raffington seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lupei can turn it around.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Raffington - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Raffington.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Raffington breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Raffington finds it's way through Lupei's defenses.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raffington lands an overhand right.
Lupei needs to keep his hands up - Raffington had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raffington connects with the punch.
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Lupei moves into range and clinches up with Raffington.#BC#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington scores with a sloppy right hand. Lupei should have avoided that one.
Raffington misses with an attempted mid kick.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Raffington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lupei misses with a few strikes there.
Raffington shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lupei eats them both and turns towards Raffington to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lupei moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Lupei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raffington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Lupei blocks a low kick nicely.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Raffington throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raffington.
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Raffington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Raffington blocks the leg kick.
Raffington feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raffington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington lands with a nice body kick.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Lupei throws a low kick but Raffington moves out of range easily.
Lupei throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Raffington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lupei tries a head kick but it misses.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Raffington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Raffington.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raffington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raffington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Raffington keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
Lupei tries to counter with a clinch but Raffington shakes him off and moves away.
Raffington is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raffington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lupei on the side of the head.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington jabs at Lupei's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Raffington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raffington scores with a hook.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Lupei throws out a powerful jab.
Raffington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lupei throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Shane Raffington is winning the standup battle so far.
Raffington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raffington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupei walks into a stiff left hand from Raffington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raffington 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 Lupei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lupei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Lupei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lupei throws a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Raffington lands with an uppercut that bounces Lupei off the cage and back into range.#T1#
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lupei counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Raffington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupei can do to turn this around?
Lupei misses with a shot to the body
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Raffington catches Lupei right on the button with a cross.
Raffington takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Raffington. #T2#
Raffington scores with a kick to the body.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Lupei looks to land a combination. Raffington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lupei was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick from Lupei lands but Raffington takes it in his stride.
Raffington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lupei's head backwards.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Raffington slams his shin into Lupei's torso.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Raffington checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Raffington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raffington.
A jab from Lupei misses.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it. #T3#
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raffington throws a body kick that misses.
Raffington scoring well with a low kick there.
Raffington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lupei in his tracks.
Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington connects with a jab.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Lupei pushes Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei just leaning against Raffington, taking a breather.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington slowing the pace effectively.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Shane Raffington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Lupei prevents Raffington from breaking the clinch.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington blocks a body shot from Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Lupei avoids it.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
And Raffington counters with a quick kick to the body but Lupei blocks it.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing.
Raffington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raffington swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei jabs Raffington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raffington scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
Lupei digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Raffington staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei tries to clinch but Raffington moves out of range. #T1#
Good leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
An inside leg kick from Lupei misses.
Raffington lands a nice shot that snaps Lupei's head back.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Nice uppercut there from Raffington.
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
Raffington takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
Raffington 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.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Raffington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Jab by Lupei.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Raffington counters with a right hand to the body.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for Raffington's leg but Raffington calmly moves out of range.
Lupei defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Raffington swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Lupei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lupei.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Raffington controls his hands.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Raffington lands with a right to the head.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raffington. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Raffington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lupeis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping body kick lands there for Raffington.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Raffington tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Raffington lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lupei staying out of range there.
A big right from Lupei misses.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lupei scores with the left hand. Raffington knows he should have avoided that one.
Raffington scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei throws a front kick that sends Raffington stumbling back into the cage.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
That kick from Lupei tenderised Raffington's leg. Raffington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei keeps Raffington at a distance using the push kick.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Lupei avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Lupei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Lupei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage. #T1#
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Raffington - that landed with a thud.
Raffington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Lupei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lupei is working Raffington over against the cage.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Raffington digs a right hand into Lupei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupei's gas tank.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei works on Raffington's body with a couple of short punches.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Raffington.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Raffington lands with a left to the head.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raffington.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raffingtons head. #T4#
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lupei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but Raffington improves position.
Raffington lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raffington swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Raffington.
Raffington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Raffington.
Raffington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raffington blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Raffington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lupei has time to react.
Lupei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Donk. Raffington catches Lupei right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raffington to score with a decent uppercut.
Raffington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Raffington counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Raffington lands with a hook. Lupei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington is looking for a counter combo.
Raffington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raffington is looking to chop away at Lupei's legs. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Raffington as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raffington pushes Lupei away with a front kick.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raffington throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei misses with the body kick
and Raffington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei looks to land a body kick but Raffington moved away.
Raffington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lupei has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Raffington.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Raffington cracks Lupei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raffington is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington throws a big shot that misses.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Raffington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Lupei jabs at Raffington's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raffington.
Raffington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for Raffington's leg but Raffington calmly moves out of range.
Raffington swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raffington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Raffington connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Lupei 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.
Lupei clobbers Raffington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raffington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raffington connects with a looping right hand.
Raffington scores with a punch to the head.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Lupei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Raffington lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington scores with a hook.#CL2#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raffington lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Raffington as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Raffington.
Raffington lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Lupei is rocked!
Lupei is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Raffington.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Raffington finish him?
Raffington lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Shane Raffington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Raffington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raffington 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington retains his middleweight title!
Shane Raffington decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 858 Reinikain vs. Cole 3
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei throws a solid leg kick but Reilly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lupei.
Reilly lands a right hook to the body.
Reilly 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.
Nice uppercut there from Reilly.#CL#
Reilly instigates a clinch.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
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!
Reilly takes a shot to the head.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly. #T1#
Reilly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lupei after a bit of a struggle.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Reilly tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reilly.
Lupei trying to control the position but instead, Reilly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lupei into the cage.#T2#
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
Lupei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reilly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lupei can turn it around.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lupei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lupei pushes Reilly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reilly tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John C Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Reilly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupei is trying to control the position but Reilly postures up.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Lupei has wrist control.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Lupei keeps moving. #SUB2#
Reilly has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lupei to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reilly is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lupei pulls down on the head and he's put Reilly to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 853 Al Din vs. Po II
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Lupei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lupei sizes up Reilly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lupei scores with a body shot.
Reilly lands a glancing blow to the side of Lupei's head.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lupei connects with a looping right hand.
Reilly throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Reilly 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.
Lupei jabs at Reilly's body.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lupei doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Reilly pushes Lupei up against the cage in a clinch.
Reilly gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land. #T1#
Lupei stalls.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Reilly.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Reilly's head.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Reilly misses with a body punch. #T2#
Reilly tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Reilly digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Reilly.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
A shot in the inside from Reilly. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Reilly.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Lupei lands a body punch.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly working aggressively here. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Lupei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly dips to his left and cracks Lupei with an uppercut!
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lupei there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei misses with a body kick.#T4#
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Reilly.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Reilly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lupei on the side of the head.
Lupei wants to slow Reilly down by chopping away at his legs.
Lupei lands a leg kick that knocks Reilly off balance momentarily.
Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Lupei counters with a good, hard body kick but Reilly shrugs it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lupei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Reilly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reilly jabs at Lupei's body.
Lupei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reilly rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Lupei tries to move into range but Reilly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John C Reilly dominated that round.
That's time! Reilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Reilly misses.
Lupei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reilly with a body shot.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch successfully.
Reilly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lupei.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Lupei pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
John C Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Lupei trying to stall but Reilly improves his position.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupei can do to turn this around?
Lupei slows down the pace here.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow. #BC2#
Lupei breaks from the clinch.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Lupei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Reilly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Lupei counters with a right hand to the body.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lupei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Lupei.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei lands a two punch combo.
Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Lupei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lupei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reilly circles away quickly and effectively.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Lupei. #CL2#
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reilly, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Reilly gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reilly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reilly works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Lupei. #T4#
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Lupei lands a left hand.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Reilly tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupei.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei has Reilly pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John C Reilly will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lupei misses with a head kick.
Reilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Reilly tries to keep at a distance but Lupei has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reilly is keeping busy.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Reilly tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Reilly's head.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Reilly tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lupei has Reilly pushed against the cage.#T2#
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei pushes Reilly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Reilly tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lupei gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupei is pushing Reilly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Lupei feints a counter leg kick.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like John C Reilly has been cut.
A big right from Reilly misses.
Reilly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lupei scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serafim Lupei.
I think Reilly 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SYN 847 Po vs. Al Din
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Traveller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei tries to clinch but Traveller is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traveller. That did some damage!
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Traveller misses with a body shot.
Traveller takes one on the button.
Traveller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Traveller loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Traveller looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Lupei throwing a counter right hand but Traveller manages to avoid it.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traveller.#CL#
Lupei pushes Traveller up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Traveller controls his hands.
Lupei tries a body shot but Traveller blocks it. #BC2#
Traveller manages to break the clinch.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traveller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Traveller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Traveller.
Traveller throws out a counter right but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Traveller.#CL#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Lupei has Traveller pressed against the cage.
Lupei slows down the pace here.
Lupei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Traveller tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
A short uppercut from Traveller.
Traveller lands an uppercut.
Traveller misses with the head strike.
Traveller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei has Traveller pressed against the cage, preventing Traveller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lupei digs a right hand into Traveller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Traveller's gas tank.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Travellers head.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Traveller controls the action.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei tries a body shot but Traveller blocks it.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Traveller. #BC2#
Traveller breaks from the clinch.
Traveller is looking to slow Lupei down with leg kicks.
Lupei moves out of range as Traveller strikes.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Traveller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traveller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Traveller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lupei's head.
Traveller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Traveller loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Traveller misses with a body shot.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traveller. #T3#
Nice body punch from Traveller.
Lupei walks into a jab.
Traveller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Traveller, pushing him back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Traveller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Traveller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Traveller pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traveller's elbow. #T4#
Traveller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow. #BC2#
Traveller breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Traveller tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Traveller tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Traveller throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Traveller throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Lupei swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range.
Lupei lands with a cross.
Traveller tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Traveller pushes him off.
Traveller misses with a body kick.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Traveller.
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lupei moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traveller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Traveller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Traveller pushes him off.
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Traveller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lupei takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Traveller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Astro Traveller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Traveller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traveller.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Traveller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Astro Traveller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Traveller blocks a head kick by Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch
and Traveller counters with a nice uppercut.
Traveller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Traveller misses with a looping right.
Traveller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Traveller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traveller feints a counter leg kick.
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Traveller looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Traveller.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lupei, as that shot connected.
Traveller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei tries to clinch up but Traveller circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Lupei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Traveller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Lupei slips a straight right by Traveller.
Lupei lands a right hook to the body.
Traveller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astro Traveller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traveller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Traveller throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Traveller throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traveller throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei throws a quick counter kick to the body but Traveller avoids it.
Lupei catches Traveller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Traveller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei slips a jab from Traveller.#T2#
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Traveller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Traveller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Traveller walks into a stiff left hand from Lupei.
Traveller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Traveller keeps it at a distance.
Traveller misses with a straight left.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Traveller misses with an uppercut.
Traveller throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Lupei.
Traveller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Traveller moves out of range easily.
Traveller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Traveller with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Lupei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Traveller misses with the head strike.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Traveller's head.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traveller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Travellers head.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei is working Traveller over against the cage.
Traveller wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupei won't allow it.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupei.
Traveller is breathing heavily.
Lupei pushes Traveller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Lupei.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traveller or not.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traveller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Traveller misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
Good body shot from Lupei.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Traveller's head.
Lupei is struggling to control the position.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei tries to work over Traveller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lupei.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Traveller moved out of range nicely.
Traveller misses with a looping right.
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Traveller tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Traveller throws a solid leg kick but Lupei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Traveller.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Traveller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traveller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lupei explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Lupei rushes Traveller and presses him up against the cage.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Traveller avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Lupei to work.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Traveller can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
Traveller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Traveller on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Traveller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Traveller.
Traveller prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
Lupei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lupei is trying to stall. #BC#
Lupei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lupei lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
Traveller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Lupei lands the left hand.
Traveller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lupei is looking to land body kicks.
Traveller misses with a hook.
Traveller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traveller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Traveller throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traveller.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Traveller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lupei momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lupei - that will leave a mark!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Traveller down.
Traveller looks for the body kick but Lupei saw that one coming.
Traveller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lupei throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lupei misses with a right hand
and Traveller counters with an inside leg kick.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Lupei works over Traveller's head and body with a nice combination.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Traveller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Traveller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traveller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good shot there by Lupei.
Traveller lands a jab-cross combination.
Lupei wants to slow Traveller down by chopping away at his legs.
Traveller scores with a nice right hand.
Lupei lands a leg kick that knocks Traveller off balance momentarily.
Traveller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Traveller is avoiding it.
Traveller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Traveller misses with a looping left.
Traveller throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Traveller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Traveller misses with a straight left. #T4#
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traveller throws out the jab.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Traveller throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Lupei cracks Traveller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Traveller moves away and avoids it.
Traveller throws a big shot that misses.
Traveller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traveller's sensitive parts.
Traveller misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei counters with a solid body kick.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Lupei throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
It seemed like Traveller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Traveller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Lupei clinches up with Traveller and pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Traveller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lupei avoiding damage.
Lupei gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lupei jumps guard but Traveller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lupei 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Our winner, Serafim Lupei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 838 Maluga vs. Sparxx
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Lupei lands with a shot to the body.
Privilege lunges at Lupei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lupei's hand.
Privilege uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lupei has time to react.
Privilege avoids a punch combination nicely.
Privilege misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Privilege sizes up Lupei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Privilege takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Privilege throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Privilege blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lupei 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 Privilege has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Privilege and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Lupei clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Privilege throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Privilege or not.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei is looking to control Privilege's arms but Privilege gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lupei has his back to the cage. #T1#
Privilege letting Lupei take a breather here.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Privilege uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Privilege.
Privilege throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Privilege.
Lupei trying to stall but Privilege improves his position.
Privilege misses with an elbow over the top.
Privilege being controlled against the cage.
Privilege struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei wants to clinch.
Privilege doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Privilege slips under a jab.
It seemed like Privilege was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Privilege! But no joy.
Privilege takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Privilege manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Privilege lands a jab to Lupei's midsection.
Privilege 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.
Lupei feints and then cracks Privilege's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Privilege down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Privilege does a little dance to reset his feet.
Privilege throws a sloppy body shot
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei closes the distance but Privilege moves to the side
and Privilege counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei cracks Privilege with a good jab.
Privilege waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over Privilege's front leg with a kick but Privilege checks it.
Privilege with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Privilege's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Privilege down.
Lupei takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Serafim Lupei has been cut.
Lupei throws a body punch but Privilege moves out of range.
A nice side step and Privilege releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Lupei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Privilege makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Privilege scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Privilege misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei tries a body shot but Privilege blocks it.
Privilege misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei pushes Privilege back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lupei.
Privilege blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Privilege.
Privilege gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Privilege throws an elbow but misses.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Privilege swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Privilege wants to stall.
Lupei holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Privilege breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Privilege swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Serafim Lupei's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot
letting Privilege counter with a right hand.
Lupei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Privilege throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Privilege dips to his left and cracks Lupei with an uppercut!
Lupei throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Privilege misses.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Privilege.
Privilege throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Privilege.
Privilege throws a body shot but no joy.
Privilege ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Privilege scores with a kick to the body.
Lupei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lupei lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Privilege at a distance.
Lupei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Privilege counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check. #T1#
Privilege looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Privilege slips a straight right by Lupei.
Privilege swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Privilege scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Lupei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Privilege controls the action.
Privilege scores with a shoulder strike.
Privilege lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Privilege.
Privilege misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Privilege - that landed with a thud.
Serafim Lupei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Privilege lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Privileges head.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Privilege backwards.
Privilege has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Privilege digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Privilege.
A head punch on the inside from Privilege fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei pushes Privilege back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Privilege misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Privilege breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Privilege moves away.
Privilege with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lupei to score with a decent uppercut.
Lupei lands with a right hand.
Privilege throws a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Privilege blocks a jab.#T3#
Privilege misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick from Lupei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Privilege tries to land a front kick but Lupei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Privilege.
Lupei walks into a left hand.
Privilege closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Lupei has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Privilege on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lupei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Privilege swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Privilege circles away and keeps his distance.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Privilege moves away.
Privilege throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Lupei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Privilege.
Privilege tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Privilege softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Stalling in the clinch from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Privilege goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Privilege tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Privilege backwards.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Privilege.
Privilege can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Privilege blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Privilege tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lupei avoids it.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Privilege.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Serafim Lupei's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lupei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Lupei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Privilege is trying to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling him.
Privilege lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Privilege uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Privilege presses Lupei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Privilege misses with the head strike.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Privilege avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Privilege's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Privilege is keeping busy.#T1#
Privilege's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Privilege.
Privilege tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
The referee calls for Lupei to work.
Privilege misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Privilege lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Privilege softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Privilege controls the action.
Privilege cracks Lupei with a nice body shot.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Privilege throws an elbow that misses.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Privilege pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Privilege only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Privilege blocks a head kick by Lupei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Privilege swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Lupei connects with a looping right hand.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Privilege is avoiding it.
White Privilege has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Privilege has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lupei finds it's way round the side to connect with Privilege's head.
Lupei connects with a jab.
Privilege needs to keep his hands up - Lupei had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Lupei.
Privilege swings widly with a right hand
and Lupei counters with a nice leg kick.
Privilege walks into a left hand.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Privilege swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Privilege shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Privilege throws a front kick aimed at Lupei's knee but Lupei avoids it well.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei cracks Privilege with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lupei stuns Privilege with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Privilege looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lupei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Privilege.
Lupei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Privilege tries a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Privilege motions for Lupei to come forward. Privilege throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Lupei has closed the distance and engaged Privilege in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Privilege misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Privilege.#T4#
Privilege swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Privilege goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Privilege controls his hands.
Privilege lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Privilege breaks from the clinch.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Privilege.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lupei keeps Privilege at a distance using the push kick.
Privilege thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lupei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lupei thumps Privilege with a low kick.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei delivers a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lupei 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
A victorious Serafim Lupei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 831 Whymer vs. Po
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body punch.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi 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.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Ko Nachi circles away and keeps his distance.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei misses with a series of wild punches.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lupei tries a head kick but it misses.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ko Nachi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lupei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick lands for Lupei.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lupei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Ko Nachi misses with the body kick
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Lupei throws a front kick aimed at Ko Nachi's knee but Ko Nachi avoids it well.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ko Nachi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Ko Nachi back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ko Nachi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ko Nachi or not.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei. #TD2#
Lupei decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Lupei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ko Nachi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lupei looking for a sweep. Not yet Lupei, not yet.
Ko Nachi advances to half guard. #T3#
Ko Nachi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ko Nachi controlling from mount.
Ko Nachi'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.#T4#
Ko Nachi continues to stall.#SU#
Ko Nachi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lupei throws a right hand that Ko Nachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko Nachi also avoids with ease.
Ko Nachi tried to counter with a leg kick but Lupei avoided it.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi throws the kick towards the body but Lupei avoids it.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Lupei unleashes a big counter combination but Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lupei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lupei swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ko Nachi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ko Nachi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Lupei swinging wildly here.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range and Lupei settles back down.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi lands a jab.
Lupei throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but Lupei moved away.
Ko Nachi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Lupei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi tries a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but Lupei moved away.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.#T2#
Lupei scores with a jab.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses.
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ko Nachi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand right.
Ko Nachi connects with a nice looking jab.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei throws a solid leg kick but Ko Nachi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lupei.
Lupei tried to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Lupei thuds a left hand into Ko Nachi's body.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Lupei feints a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Lupei.
Good exchange - Ko Nachi coming out on top.
Ko Nachi looks for the body kick but Lupei saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Crunch! Ko Nachi slams his shin into Lupei's torso.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ko Nachi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi lands with a right hand.
Lupei throws a leg kick which misses Ko Nachi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ko Nachi tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupei checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range. #T4#
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lupei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Lupei backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Ko Nachi as he checks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Lupei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws the left hand but Ko Nachi avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Lupei has Ko Nachi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei cracks Ko Nachi with a nice body shot.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ko Nachi jabs Lupei right on the nose. Lupei blinks but takes it well.
Lupei defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick from Ko Nachi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ko Nachi.
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lupei 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 Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lupei just manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ko Nachi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ko Nachi. That snapped Lupei's head back.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei. #T1#
Lupei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lupei manages to circle out of the way.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Lupei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lupei lands with an uppercut that bounces Ko Nachi off the cage and back into range.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ko Nachi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Lupei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ko Nachi.
Lupei looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lupei checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Lupei darts in and clinches Ko Nachi up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ko Nachi fails to land.
Ko Nachi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards. #BC2#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Ko Nachi - just one landing.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lupei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Lupei there.#T3#
Lupei wants to clinch up but Ko Nachi keeps it at a distance.
Ko Nachi misses with a few strikes there.
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
Ko Nachi wants to land a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Ko Nachi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lupei at a distance.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Lupei clinches up against the cage.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands a left hand.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi. #T4#
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ko Nachis head.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei controlling the action here for a moment.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigel Ko Nachi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ko Nachi 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PFC 281 Laine vs Rain
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Mma swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Mma is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Lupei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lupei is working Mma over against the cage.
Mma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lupei slows down the pace here.
Lupei presses Mma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Lupei. #BC#
Mma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lupei clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Mma prevents a body shot from Lupei. #T1#
Mma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mma misses with some punches.
Lupei has Mma pressed against the cage, preventing Mma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Mma controls his hands.
Lupei prevents Mma from breaking the clinch.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mma 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.
Lupei pushes Mma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Lupei breaks from the clinch.
Mma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mma throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Lupei has closed the distance and engaged Mma in a clinch.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei has Mma pressed against the cage, preventing Mma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lupei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Lupei works on Mma's body with a couple of short punches.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Mma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei stalling in the clinch.
Mma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Mma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lupei scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei connects with a solid leg kick.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Mma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lupei.
Lupei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lupei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Lupei has closed the distance and engaged Mma in a clinch. #T3#
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
Mma keeps the fight on the outside.
Lupei walks into a left hand.
Mma throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mma scores with a punch to the head.
Lupei throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Mma is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lupei. That snapped Mma's head back.
Mma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lupei's sensitive parts.
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mma.
Lupei lands a really nice looking cross but Mma seems unphased.
Lupei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mma misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei checks a low kick from Mma.
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!
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Lupei moves out of range as Mma throws a body kick.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mma.
Lupei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mma is looking to counter punch.
Mma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Mma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lupei throws a push kick but Mma slaps the foot to one side.
Mma misses with a straight right.
Mma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
It looked like Mma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mma moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mma is out of range and Lupei settles back down.
Mma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mma was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lupei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lupei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mma looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Mma staying out of range there.
Mma throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Mma tries to land a front kick but Lupei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Mma circles away.
Mma moves away from the strike by Lupei. #CL2#
Lupei moves into range and clinches up with Mma.
Mma is trying to push Lupei away but Lupei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mma breaks from the clinch.
Mma throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mma throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Mma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mma moves away.
Mma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lupei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Mma.
Mma moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Nice cross by Lupei.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lupei digs a good body shot into Mma's ribs.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lupei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mma thinking. #CL2#
Lupei drives through and clinches with Mma against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Mma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mma blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei pushes Mma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2##BC#
Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mma. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei moves out of range as Mma throws a body kick.
Lupei lands a glancing blow to the side of Mma's head.
Mma misses with the body kick
and Lupei counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lupei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mma.
Mma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Lupei has managed to clinch.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei stalling in the clinch.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Mma is looking to break free of the clinch but Lupei has double underhooks.
Mma working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Mma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Mma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mma.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Mma takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Lupei rushes Mma and presses him up against the cage.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Mma.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mma manages to break the clinch.
Lupei misses with a low kick as Mma jumps back.
Lupei throws a hook but Mma avoids it easily.
Mma throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Lupei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
Mma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lupei is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lupei as Mma tries to tie him up.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mma backwards.
Mma prevents a body shot from Lupei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mma ducks right into an uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei slips a straight right by Mma.
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Mma.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Mma's leg. Mma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei slips a jab from Mma.
A swing and a miss from Mma.
Mma throws a head kick that misses.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Mma misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lupei connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Mma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei scores with a jab. Mma acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Mma throws a nice head kick!
Mma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lupei scores with a sloppy right hand. Mma should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Mma lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Lupei pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mma wants to get up but he can't break Lupei's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mma trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Mma is sitting in close to Lupei's body. Lupei has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mma is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mma is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lupei.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Serafim Lupei!
A relieved looking Serafim Lupei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 277 Rain vs Inarritu
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Lupei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trump lands a nice shot that snaps Lupei's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trump throws out a leg kick but Lupei moves out of range and Trump only half commits.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
Trump lands a leg kick that knocks Lupei off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.#CL#
Lupei has closed the distance and engaged Trump in a clinch.
Lupei slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Trump's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Trump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei cracks Trump with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trump slips a straight right by Lupei.
A countering left hand to the body from Trump misses.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Lupei rushes Trump and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Trump breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trump throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range. #T1#
Trump walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lupei.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trump sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Trump circles away and keeps his distance.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Lupei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Lupei. Those never looked like landing.
Trump now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Lupei moves into range and clinches up with Trump.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trump or not.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Trump blocking some punches.
Lupei is looking to break free of the clinch but Trump has double underhooks.
Trump leaning against his opponent.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Trump's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump is looking to control Lupei's arms but Lupei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trump has his back to the cage.
Lupei misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump with a jab.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trump fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lupei checks it well.
Trump takes one to the side of the head.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lupei clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Trump leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei working aggressively here. #BC2#
Trump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trump scores with a jab. Lupei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trump misses with a wild combination.
Trump has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Trump.
A nice leg kick from Lupei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Trump catches Lupei right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Trump is looking to break free of the clinch but Lupei has double underhooks.
Lupei dodges an elbow strike from Trump. #T4#
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Trump blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei stalls.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump stalling against the cage.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Trump working aggressively here.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trump or not.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Lupei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trump up against the cage.
Trump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trump manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Trump checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Trump.
Lupei throws a head kick but Trump moves out of range.
Lupei throws a leg kick which misses Trump's front leg but catches the back leg as Trump tries to avoid it.
Trump lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Lupei.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trump.
Lupei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Trump.
Lupei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trump on the side of the head.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands a jab.#T1#
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei tries to clinch but Trump is having none of it.
Trump feints a counter leg kick.
Lupei jabs Trump to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Trump.
Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Lupei with the inside leg kick.
Lupei throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Trump looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump with a nice calf kick.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses
and Trump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lupei tests Trump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lupei. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
Trump only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lupei throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Lupei misses.
Trump throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trump lands with a shot to the body.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Trump was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lupei connects with the punch.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei. #T3#
A left lands for Trump.
Trump blocks a head kick by Lupei.
Trump throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lupei wants to clinch.
Trump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left lands for Lupei.
A jab from Trump misses.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donald Trump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trump checks a leg kick.
Trump misses with a body shot.
Trump slips a straight right by Lupei.
Lupei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Trump lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lupei doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Trump.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
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!
Trump lands a really nice looking cross but Lupei seems unphased. #CL#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei trying to control the position but instead, Trump has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lupei into the cage.
Lupei misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei. #BC2#
Trump manages to break the clinch.
Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Trump thuds a left hand into Lupei's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei lands a jab to Trump's midsection.
Lupei punishes Trump's body with a nice straight punch.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trump throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Trump misses.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Trump tries to keep at a distance but Lupei has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lupei as Trump tries to tie him up.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Trump trying to control the position but instead, Lupei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trump into the cage.
A short right from Lupei.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Lupei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupei.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trump as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Donald Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lupei wants to stall.
Lupei tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Lupei works on Trump's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
A frustrated look appears on Trump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lupei tries to score a body lock takedown but Trump shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Trump breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Trump throws a head kick that misses.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there.
Lupei misses with a two punch combination.
Trump avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lupei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trump checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Lupei takes the fight into the clinch.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Trump has Lupei pressed against the cage.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trump.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lupei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Trump throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Lupei stalling. #BC#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lupei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trump lands with a straight right. Lupei didn't see that one coming.
Trump connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trump throws a right hand that misses
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Trump tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it.
A combination from Lupei does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Trump misses.
A good leg kick by Trump.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trump throws a sloppy body shot
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trump throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lupei, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
A very excited looking Serafim Lupei made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Donald Trump stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was the russians !'.

Event: PFC 273 Joy vs Ali
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Lucy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lucy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei throws a wild body kick that Lucy sees coming a mile off.
Lucy is looking to counter punch.
Lucy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Lucy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lucy is looking to counter punch.
Lucy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Lucy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lupei throws a lazy body kick
and Lucy counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucy throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Lucy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Lucy is avoiding it.
Lupei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lupei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Lucy checks a leg kick.
Lucy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Lucy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lupei wants to counter the offense by Lucy and move into the clinch position.
Lupei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucy connects with the punch.
Lucy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch successfully.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucy.
Lucy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lupei.
Lupei cracks Lucy with a nice body shot.
Lucy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lucy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Lucy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lucy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lupei works on Lucy's body with a couple of short punches.
Lucy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lupei slows down the pace here.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lucy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lupei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lucy throws a head punch that misses.
Lucy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lucy misses with a knee to the head.
Lucy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lucy tries to land a knee to the head but Lupei blocks with his arms.
Lupei pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Lucy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lupei blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Lucy fails to land.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucy.
Lucy is breathing heavily.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lucy or not.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lupei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lupei stalls. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Stalling in the clinch from Lupei.
Lucy misses with a knee to the head.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucy blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucys head.
Lupei presses Lucy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei controlling the action here for a moment.
Lucy misses with a knee strike.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Lucy controls the action.
Lucy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lupei blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Lupei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Lupei as he connects with a hook.
Lupei wants to clinch but Lucy slips to the side
and Lucy counters with a straight right hand.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Lucy keeps it at a distance.
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Lupei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lucy doesn't seem phased though.
Lucy is looking to score with low kicks.
Lucy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lucy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucy.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
It looked like Lucy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lupei.
Lucy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lupei delivers a nice body kick.
Lupei avoids the head kick by Lucy.
Lucy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Lupei takes the fight into the clinch.
Lucy blocks a body shot from Lupei. #T1#
Lupei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lucy up against the cage.
Lucy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lucy looking to throw knees to the head but Lupei is blocking nicely.
Lucy misses with the head strike.
Lucy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lucy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
A head punch on the inside from Lucy fails to land.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Lupei is stalling here.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucy prevents a body shot from Lupei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lupei tries to work over Lucy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lucy prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucy lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lucy as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Lupei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lucy working aggressively here.
Lucy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lupei blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Lupei misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Lupei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Lupei.
Lucy misses with a straight right.
Lucy slips a straight right by Lupei.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Lucy.
Lupei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lucy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid body kick from Lupei.
Lupei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lupei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lucy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lupei.
Lupei lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lucy will feel that in the morning.
Lupei jabs Lucy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucy swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Good shot there by Lupei.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Lupei darts in and clinches Lucy up against the cage.
Lupei avoiding damage. #T4#
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Lucy misses with a knee to the head.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Lucy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lucy misses with a knee to the head.
Lupei pushes Lucy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Lupei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Lupei to work.
A short left from Lupei. #ROC2#Lucy is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Lupei has closed the distance and engaged Lucy in a clinch.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei works on Lucy's body with a couple of short punches.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lucy has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lucy blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Lucy controls the action.
A short left from Lupei.
Oh Lucy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lucy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Lupei.
Lucy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lucy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucy seems to have got his legs back now.
Lucy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Lucy fails to land. #T1#
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Lucy avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lucy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucy blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Lupei gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lupei seems to be looking for submissions.
Lupei lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Lupei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lucy is just riding it out for now. Lupei eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lupei is trying to work for a kimura but Lucy is defending well. #T2#
Lucy is looking for a sweep. Lupei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucy is refusing to be controlled, as Lupei sits in half guard.
Lupei frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lucy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lupei scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Lucy is in trouble now - Lupei has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Lupei working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lucy wants to control but Lupei is having none of it.
Lucy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lucy is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Lupei jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lucy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lucy and Lupei has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T4##SUB2#
Lupei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lucy prevents Lupei from improving position.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lupei controls the position from side control.
Lucy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Léonard Lucy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucy won't allow Lupei to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lupei 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
A very excited looking Serafim Lupei made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 257 Blazkov vs Innaritu
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Lupei, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Lupei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Lupei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lupei. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Lupei delivers a nice body kick.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Lupei lands with a nice body kick.
Edwards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lupei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lupei.
Edwards throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a kick to the body
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edwards.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.#T2#
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Lupei tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Edwards gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lupei counters with a nice body kick.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lupei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Lupei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Lupei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Lupei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Edwards defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edwards trying to stall but Lupei improves his position.
Lupei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edwards backwards. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei working aggressively here. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Lupei needs to keep his hands up - Edwards had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Lupei has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupei lands a body punch.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei avoiding damage.
Edwards works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Lupei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edwards up against the cage.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Edwards just leaning against Lupei, taking a breather.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Edwards is keeping busy.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edwards.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a low kick. #T2#
Lupei misses with a few strikes there.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Lupei has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Edwards.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lupei.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
Lupei keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
A shot in the inside from Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Edwards scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei cracks Edwards with a nice body shot.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards slows down the pace here.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Lupei looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Edwards tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lupei wants to break free but Edwards has control.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Edwards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Lupei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards stalling against the cage.
Lupei taking a breather.#BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lupei - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edwards thows a leg kick but Lupei checks it
and Lupei counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Lupei throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Lupei's corner calls for a 1-2. Lupei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards lands with a good body shot.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lupei blocks the body kick.
Edwards with a hook.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lupei. That one must have hurt.
Lupei tried to score with a low kick but Edwards checks it.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Edwards counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lupei.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Edwards tries to stall but Lupei uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Edwards is keeping busy.
Edwards cracks Lupei with a nice body shot.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but Edwards improves position. #T4#
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Lupei tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Lupei tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Edwards has knocked Lupei down with a huge combo! Edwards steps away and waves a wobbly Lupei back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Lupei is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serafim Lupei.
Well Lupei 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Our winner, Serafim Lupei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 250 Kenobi vs Sitsongrit 2
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Bunyasarn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bunyasarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunyasarn throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Bunyasarn 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.
Bunyasarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunyasarn misses with a left hand
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunyasarn is out of range and Lupei settles back down.
Bunyasarn looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Lupei misses with a low kick as Bunyasarn jumps back.
Bunyasarn slips under a jab.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Bunyasarn is avoiding it.
Bunyasarn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Bunyasarn.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Bunyasarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei sizes up Bunyasarn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lupei walks into a left hand.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Bunyasarn avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunyasarn misses with a hook.
Bunyasarn just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Bunyasarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunyasarn blocks a jab.
Ananada Bunyasarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunyasarn moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
Bunyasarn moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Lupei clinches.
Nice body punch from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Bunyasarn misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei gets through Bunyasarn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunyasarn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunyasarn blocks an uppercut.
Bunyasarn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunyasarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Bunyasarn manages to break the clinch.
Bunyasarn misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Bunyasarn avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunyasarn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bunyasarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that misses
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunyasarn misses with a body shot.
Bunyasarn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lupei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bunyasarn in his tracks.
Lupei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunyasarn is out of range and Lupei settles back down.
Bunyasarn avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Lupei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bunyasarn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bunyasarn throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Lupei with the inside leg kick.
Lupei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bunyasarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lupei misses the jab.
Bunyasarn misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab by Bunyasarn.
Lupei misses with a leg kick.
Bunyasarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Bunyasarn.
Lupei throws out a leg kick but Bunyasarn moves out of range and Lupei only half commits.
Bunyasarn misses with an uppercut.
Bunyasarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Bunyasarn scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Bunyasarn's shoulder, as Bunyasarn tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Bunyasarn.#T4#
Bunyasarn moves out of range of the body kick.
Lupei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bunyasarn misses with a few strikes there.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Bunyasarn misses
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.
Bunyasarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunyasarn misses with a shot to the body
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunyasarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Bunyasarn moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Lupei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bunyasarn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Bunyasarn circles away.
Lupei slips a straight right by Bunyasarn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Lupei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunyasarn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lupei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter the offense by Lupei and move into the clinch.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
Lupei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunyasarn misses the target.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lupei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bunyasarn checks it well.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunyasarn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunyasarn. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunyasarn backing away here, and Lupei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lupei throws the left hand but Bunyasarn avoids the punch easily.
Bunyasarn swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bunyasarn digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Bunyasarn misses with an uppercut.
Lupei motions for Bunyasarn to come forward. Lupei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Bunyasarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunyasarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunyasarn finds it's way round the side to connect with Lupei's head.
Lupei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bunyasarn clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bunyasarn blocks a low kick nicely.
Lupei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lupei throws a head kick that Bunyasarn semi-blocks.
A shot to the body from Bunyasarn misses
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.
Bunyasarn looks to land a body kick but Lupei moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupei! But no joy.
Bunyasarn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bunyasarn needs to keep his hands up - Lupei had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunyasarn circles away.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Bunyasarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunyasarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bunyasarn staying out of range there.#T2#
Bunyasarn lands the left hand.
Bunyasarn throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunyasarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a head kick.
Lupei connects with a high kick.
Bunyasarn blocks a head kick by Lupei.
Bunyasarn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lupei manages to circle out of the way.
Bunyasarn throws a lazy right hand but Lupei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunyasarn lands a lovely overhand right.
Lupei slips a straight right by Bunyasarn.
Lupei flicks out a counter leg kick but Bunyasarn steps away.
Bunyasarn moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei ducks right into an uppercut from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Bunyasarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Bunyasarn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lupei.
Bunyasarn throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Bunyasarn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunyasarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunyasarn slips a straight right by Lupei.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter the offense by Lupei and move into the clinch.
Bunyasarn scores with a jab.
Nice shot by Bunyasarn.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Bunyasarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunyasarn defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Lupei.
Lupei throws a jab when Bunyasarn was well out of range.
Bunyasarn misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunyasarn. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for Bunyasarn's leg but Bunyasarn calmly moves out of range.
Bunyasarn scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunyasarn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei throws a hook but Bunyasarn avoids it easily.
Bunyasarn misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Bunyasarn circles away.
Bunyasarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bunyasarn avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Bunyasarn looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Bunyasarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunyasarn swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range. #CL2#
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunyasarn prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei is trying to drag Bunyasarn to the mat but Bunyasarn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Bunyasarn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ananada Bunyasarn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bunyasarn lands a glancing blow to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei is looking to land body kicks.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bunyasarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Bunyasarn misses its intended target.
Bunyasarn misses with a straight left.
Bunyasarn misses with a head kick.
Bunyasarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Bunyasarn ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a few strikes there.
Lupei throws a body punch but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyasarn misses with a straight left.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Bunyasarn moves out of range easily.
Lupei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunyasarn to score with a decent uppercut.
Bunyasarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lupei lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Bunyasarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bunyasarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei walks into a jab.
Bunyasarn throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Lupei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bunyasarn scores with a nice head shot.
Lupei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lupei throws a hook but Bunyasarn avoids it easily.
Bunyasarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Bunyasarn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lupei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Bunyasarn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei misses with a low kick as Bunyasarn jumps back.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter the offense by Lupei and move into the clinch.#T2#
Lupei connects with a solid leg kick.
Bunyasarn misses with a looping left.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei throws the kick towards the body but Bunyasarn avoids it.
Bunyasarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Lupei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunyasarn's sensitive parts.
Bunyasarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei stuns Bunyasarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bunyasarn ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bunyasarn walks into a stiff left hand from Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Bunyasarn takes one on the button.
Bunyasarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunyasarn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunyasarn. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunyasarn throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei throws a low kick but Bunyasarn moves out of range easily.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Lupei lands with a cross.
Bunyasarn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bunyasarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Bunyasarn.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Bunyasarn's head but Bunyasarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunyasarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunyasarn.
Lupei feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
A punch combination from Bunyasarn misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bunyasarn scores with a shot to the body.
Bunyasarn throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunyasarn scores with a hook.
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Bunyasarn misses.
Bunyasarn misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
Bunyasarn tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunyasarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bunyasarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Bunyasarn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ananada Bunyasarn.
I think Bunyasarn 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PFC 242 Gormsson vs Po II
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Tama Ginty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
Lupei lands with a good body shot.
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A leg kick checked by Tama Ginty.
Some wild striking there from Lupei.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tama Ginty moves away from the strike by Lupei. #CL2#
Lupei rushes Tama Ginty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tama Ginty fails to land.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tama Ginty lands a body shot.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei pushes Tama Ginty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tama Ginty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei effectively controlling the action here.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Tama Ginty's head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama Ginty has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Tama Ginty throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Tama Ginty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tama Ginty throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Tama Ginty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
Tama Ginty lands a left hand.
Tama Ginty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Tama Ginty. #T3#
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tama Ginty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Tama Ginty controls his hands.
Tama Ginty misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tama Ginty lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
A short body shot lands from Tama Ginty as the two fighters clinch.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tama Ginty up against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei tries to work over Tama Ginty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tama Ginty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tama Ginty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Tama Ginty is working Lupei over against the cage.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei presses Tama Ginty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tama Ginty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Tama Ginty's head but Tama Ginty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei slips a jab from Tama Ginty.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tama Ginty jabs at Lupei's body.
Tama Ginty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lupei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tama Ginty tries to score with a low kick but Lupei moves his leg out of the way.
Lupei looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Tama Ginty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupei is looking to slow Tama Ginty down with leg kicks. #T1#
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Lupei slips under a jab.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lupei lands with a nice body punch.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tama Ginty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Tama Ginty connects with a right hand. Lupei shakes it off.
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Tama Ginty both land. Nice combination.
Tama Ginty throws a lazy right hand but Lupei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei misses the jab.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei cracks a nice hook into Tama Ginty's ribs.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lupei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tama Ginty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tama Ginty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crunch! Tama Ginty slams his shin into Lupei's torso.
Tama Ginty scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lupei misses with a hook. Tama Ginty ducked under it nicely.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tama Ginty tries to bum rush Lupei with a series of wild strikes but Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tama Ginty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a left hand
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Lupei avoids the punch easily.
Lupei cracks Tama Ginty with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target. #T3#
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tama Ginty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot
letting Lupei counter with a right hand.
Tama Ginty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tama Ginty throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei is looking to slow Tama Ginty down with leg kicks.
Tama Ginty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tama Ginty throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Tama Ginty.
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!
Tama Ginty misses with a double jab.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a good low kick that Tama Ginty was not able to check.
Tama Ginty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Lupei is looking to clinch. #T4#
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Lupei throws a body kick.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Tama Ginty wants to slow Lupei down by chopping away at his legs.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tama Ginty avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tama Ginty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tama Ginty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTama Ginty.
Tama Ginty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Tama Ginty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lupei can pounce on him.
Tama Ginty looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Good leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei thumps Tama Ginty with a low kick.
Lupei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tama Ginty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tama Ginty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupei connects with a leg kick.
Tama Ginty stalks Lupei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lupei's face. Lupei staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty lands with a nice combination. Lupei backs away looking to recover.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
Tama Ginty thuds a left hand into Lupei's body.
Tama Ginty walks into a straight right hand from Lupei.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Tama Ginty is looking to counter punch.
Tama Ginty checks a low kick from Lupei.
Lupei tests Tama Ginty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tama Ginty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tama Ginty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tama Ginty punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
Tama Ginty tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tama Ginty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tama Ginty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tama Ginty lands an overhand right.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a straight right hand.
Lupei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tama Ginty doesn't seem bothered though.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lupei counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupei misses with a head kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Tama Ginty misses.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei cracks Tama Ginty with a good jab.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Tama Ginty tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Tama Ginty lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tama Ginty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Tama Ginty avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Tama Ginty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.#T4#
Tama Ginty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty with the inside leg kick.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tama Ginty.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Lupei throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook.
Lupei throws a hook but Tama Ginty blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Tama Ginty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei works the jab nicely.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei tries to clinch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tama Ginty 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PFC 235 Duranto vs Graves
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Khadan misses with an uppercut.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Khadan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Lupei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khadan doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lupei enables Khadan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lupei manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lupei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lupei keeping full guard, as Khadan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Khadan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khadan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadan throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lupei looking for a guillotine here but Khadan defends easily.
Khadan trying to control but Lupei is working from the bottom. #T1#
Khadan looking to sit in guard and control but Lupei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lupei stands and throws Khadan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Lupei's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Khadan regains half guard.
Khadan manages to get to full guard.
Lupei stopping the sweep attempt from Khadan.
Lupei stands up over Khadan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lupei is looking to work some ground and pound but Khadan has wrist control.
Khadan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khadan, not yet.
Khadan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Khadan wants to control from the top but Lupei keeps moving. #SUB#
Lupei looking for a guillotine here but Khadan defends easily.
Lupei controls Khadan momentarily but Khadan frees himself.
Khadan stopping the sweep attempt from Lupei.
Khadan trying to control but Lupei is working from the bottom.
Khadan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Lupei has his foot on Khadan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khadan works his way back into a safe position though.
Khadan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lupei seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Khadan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lupei looking for a guillotine here but Khadan defends easily.
Khadan wants to control from the top but Lupei keeps moving. #SUB#
Lupei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khadan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khadan trying to control but Lupei is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Lupei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khadan postures up in Lupei's guard and throws a big left but Lupei blocks it.
Khadan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lupei is retaining full guard.
Lupei 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.#SUB#
Khadan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lupei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lupei keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khadan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khadan lands a nice hook to Lupei's body. Lupei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lupei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lupei with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Khadan dives in and scores a takedown into Lupei's guard.#SUB#
Lupei working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Khadan has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Khadan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lupei tries to roll over but Khadan keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan stalling.
Lupei wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Khadan not doing much here.
Lupei is refusing to be controlled, as Khadan sits in half guard.
Lupei wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Khadan seems to be working for a kimura but Lupei defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lupei tries to get to full guard but Khadan has control of the leg.
Odchigin Khadan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khadan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #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.#SUB2#
Khadan is working for a submission of some sort.
Lupei trying to control from the bottom.
Lupei is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Khadan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khadan is looking to advance position but Lupei won't allow it.
Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lupei keeps working. #T3#
Lupei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khadan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khadan's back!
Khadan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lupei's guard. Nice work there by Khadan.
Lupei is trying to keep Khadan in close. #SUB#
Lupei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khadan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lupei keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully.
Khadan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lupei keeping full guard, as Khadan tries to pass. #T4#
Lupei wants to sweep but no luck.
Khadan trying to control but Lupei is working from the bottom.
Khadan stopping the sweep attempt from Lupei.
Khadan advances to half guard.
Lupei wants to get back to full guard.
Khadan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lupei wants to control but Khadan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lupei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khadan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Khadan looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Khadan tries to clinch
and Lupei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khadan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lupei lands a lovely overhand right.
Lupei slips a straight right by Khadan.
Khadan missing with a left hand there. Lupei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadan moves away.
Khadan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khadan staying out of range there.
Khadan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lupeis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Khadan.
Khadan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei wants to slow Khadan down by chopping away at his legs.
Khadan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Lupei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Come on Lupei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lupei working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei. #TD2#
Khadan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Khadan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Lupei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khadan pulls his head out easily.
Khadan trying to control the action but Lupei is working from the bottom. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khadan passes to full mount!
Lupei regains half guard.
Khadan is trying to control. Lupei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Khadan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Lupei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khadan pulls his head out easily.
Lupei gets full guard.
Khadan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Lupei has his foot on Khadan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khadan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lupei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khadan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lupei looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khadan passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khadan wants to control but Lupei is keeping him busy.
Lupei is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Khadan stalls from top position.
Lupei is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Khadan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lupei's legs.
Khadan advances to full mount.
Lupei is squirming around, avoiding Khadan's attempts to control the action.
Khadan wants to control but Lupei has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lupei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khadan.
Khadan wants to control but Lupei is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Khadan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odchigin Khadan!
Odchigin Khadan 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.

Event: PFC 227 Gormsson vs Po
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McConnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lupei.
McConnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
McConnell on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
McConnell rushes Lupei and presses him up against the cage.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei blocking some punches.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Lupei.
McConnell lands with a right to the head. #T1#
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
McConnell stalling the fight.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Lupei.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell trying to control the position but instead, Lupei has worked for underhooks and has pushed McConnell into the cage.
Lupei misses with the head strike. #T2#
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Lupei circles away and keeps his distance.
McConnell slips a straight right by Lupei.
Lupei thows a body kick. McConnell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McConnell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McConnell misses with a left hand
and Lupei counters with a good low kick that McConnell was not able to check.
Lupei connects with a jab.
McConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
Lupei feints and then cracks McConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McConnell down. #T3#
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt
and McConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell looks to clinch
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McConnell, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnell lands a body shot.
Lupei looking to stall.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lupei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell tries to clinch up
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Lupei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupei.
Lupei misses with a two punch combination.
Lupei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McConnell's head.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lupei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lupei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
McConnell has Lupei up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McConnell blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell looking to slow down the pace here.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
McConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from McConnell. #T2#
A short left from McConnell.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
McConnell cracks Lupei with a nice body shot.
Lupei blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Lupei lands a right hand.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell is working Lupei over against the cage.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
McConnell wants a takedown but no success here.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei leaning against his opponent.
Lupei prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lupei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lupei connects with a good right hand that stumbles McConnell. McConnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lupei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lupei there as he acknowledges the shot.
McConnell looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
McConnell pushes Lupei up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McConnell.#BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Lupei lands a head kick!
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
McConnell blocks a jab.
McConnell wants to counter the offense by Lupei and move into the clinch position.
McConnell misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell misses with a looping right.#T1#
Lupei tests McConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McConnell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#McConnell is rocked!
Lupei avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Lupei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McConnell is looking to clinch.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Lupei circles away and keeps his distance.
McConnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McConnell tries to clinch but Lupei is having none of it.
McConnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McConnell slips a jab from Lupei.
Lupei throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
Lupei tries to clinch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell tries to clinch but Lupei is having none of it.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Lupei has McConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but McConnell improves position.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell. #T3#
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
A short right from McConnell.
Lupei has McConnell pushed against the cage.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Lupei.
McConnell pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei misses with some punches.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dalton McConnell.
I think Lupei 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

Event: PFC 219 Panda vs Kemp
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pato misses with a few strikes there.
Pato has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Pato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lupei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pato's efforts to push away.
Lupei works on Pato's body with a couple of short punches.
Lupei stalling the fight.
Pato digs a right hand into Lupei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupei's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pato has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei misses with some punches. #T1#
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Pato.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Pato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Lupei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Pato on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pato blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Pato on the inside. #T2#
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Pato tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
Pato working aggressively here.
Lupei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lupei working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Pato.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pato wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupei won't allow it.
Pato can't break the clinch.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Pato.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pato's elbow.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Pato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pato is trying to stall.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Pato lands an uppercut.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Pato controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato. #T4#
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei stalling the fight.
Pato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Pato.
Pato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pato as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Pato blocks a body shot from Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lupei scores with the left hand. Pato knows he should have avoided that one.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Lupei.
Lupei throws the left hand but Pato avoids the punch easily.
Lupei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pato is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lupei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pato moves in looking to clinch but Lupei pushes him off.
Pato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pato stuns Lupei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Pato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pato lands a nice shot to the body.
Pato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Pato.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Pato. #T1#
Pato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pato.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pato throws a head punch that misses.
Pato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pato blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Pato blocking some punches.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Pato. #T2#
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Pato blocking some punches.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Pato.
Lupei digs a right hand into Pato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pato's gas tank.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Pato.
Lupei taking a breather.
Lupei gets through Pato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei is pushing Pato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Pato.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Lupei presses Pato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei has Pato pressed against the cage.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Pato tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
A short right from Pato on the inside.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei blocking some punches. #T4#
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei avoiding damage as Pato throws knees to the body.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Pato blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Pato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei pushes Pato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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#
Pato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Pato forces Lupei back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Pato.
Lupei tries a body shot but Pato blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Pato.
Pato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pato is keeping busy.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pato blocks an uppercut.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lupei.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Pato takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pato fails to land.
Pato throws a head punch that misses.
Pato being controlled against the cage.
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pato trying to control the position but instead, Lupei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pato into the cage.
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guillermo Pato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lupei misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
Lupei stalling.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Pato.
Lupei is stalling here.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lupei.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pato dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pato misses with the head strike. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Pato controls his hands.
Lupei working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pato.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Pato.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pato is keeping busy.
Lupei just leaning against Pato, taking a breather.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pato can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Pato swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patos head.
Pato lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pato has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Pato tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pato blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Pato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Pato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pato tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lupei 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
A victorious Serafim Lupei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 203 Nao vs Singh
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Escobar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar throws a head kick that Lupei semi-blocks.
Lupei throws a leg kick which misses Escobar's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar tries to avoid it.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lupei.
A head kick by Escobar misses
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses
and Lupei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar lands a head kick!
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Escobar moves out of range of the leg kick from Lupei.
Lupei throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei throws a lazy body kick
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Despite the aggression on Lupei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lupei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Escobar finds it's target.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei looks to land a body kick but Escobar moved away.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body shot
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Diego Escobar has been cut.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Escobar lands a nice hook to Lupei's body. Lupei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar checks a low kick from Lupei.#T3#
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Lupei flicks out a counter leg kick but Escobar steps away.#CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei presses Escobar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei has Escobar pressed against the cage.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Escobar blocks a body shot from Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Escobar tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Escobar digs a right hand into Lupei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupei's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Lupei gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lupei tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupei can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar. #T1#
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego Escobar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Escobar tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Escobar blocking some punches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Lupei presses Escobar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lupei presses Escobar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar up against the cage.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei stalls.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
A short right from Lupei.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Lupei is stalling here.
Lupei working aggressively here. #T4#
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
The referee calls for Lupei to work.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Lupei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar tries a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Escobar throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Lupei flicks out a counter leg kick but Escobar steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick from Lupei lands but Escobar takes it in his stride.
Lupei misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lupei is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Escobar is rocked!#T1#
Lupei slips a straight right by Escobar.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar. That's going to slow Lupei down.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
Lupei thows a body kick. Escobar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Escobar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lupei tries to score with a low kick but Escobar moves his leg out of the way.
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Lupei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar's knee momentarily.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lupei.
Lupei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobar. Escobar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar jabs Lupei right on the nose. Lupei blinks but takes it well.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Lupei moved away.
Escobar tries to clinch but Lupei moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Escobar misses
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Lupei counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Escobar closes the distance and pushes Lupei back into the cage.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Escobar.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Lupei.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Lupei pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei slows down the pace here.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Escobar.
I think Escobar 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diego Escobar!
Diego Escobar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 197 Poli vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brixton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brixton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei cracks Brixton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brixton 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.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brixton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Lupei.
Lupei slips under a jab.
Brixton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brixton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brixton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lupei lands an overhand right.#T1#
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brixton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brixton.
Brixton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lupei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brixton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei swings widly with a right hand
and Brixton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei misses with a hook
and Brixton counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brixton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brixton takes one to the chin there.
Lupei throws a nice head kick!
Lupei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lupei might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lupei throws a low kick but Brixton avoids it.
Brixton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lupei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lupei, as that shot connected.
Lupei lands a nice shot that snaps Brixton's head back.
Lupei misses with a hook
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei throws a right hand that misses
and Brixton counters with a straight right hand.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.#T3#
Lupei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brixton's head backwards.
Lupei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brixton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lupei swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Lupei tries a quick counter leg kick but Brixton is wise to it.
Lupei 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.
Brixton is looking to counter punch.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch lands to the side of Brixton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brixton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
A quick step to the side and Brixton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lupei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Danny Brixton has been cut.
Brixton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Brixton is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Brixton looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Lupei tries to land a leg kick but Brixton saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Brixton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lupei throws a leg kick
letting Brixton counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton tries to land a body kick
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lupei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brixton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brixton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brixton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brixton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
and Brixton counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Lupei is rocked!
Brixton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lupei.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brixton.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei throws a push kick but Brixton slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Brixton misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Brixton counters with a leg kick.
Lupei tries to score with a low kick but Brixton moves his leg out of the way.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lupei throws a leg kick which misses Brixton's front leg but catches the back leg as Brixton tries to avoid it.
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Brixton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brixton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupei cracks Brixton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lupei throws a head kick but Brixton moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Brixton misses the target.
Lupei jabs Brixton right on the nose. Brixton blinks but takes it well.
Lupei connects with a single shot there.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brixton throws the left hand but Lupei avoids the punch easily.
Lupei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brixton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lupei scores with a nice head shot.
Lupei lands with a hook. Brixton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brixton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brixton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brixton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lupei finds it's way round the side to connect with Brixton's head.
Brixton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupei. Lupei obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Brixton back into the cage.
Brixton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Lupei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Lupei.
Lupei trying to stall but Brixton improves his position.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Brixton is trying to force a seperation but Lupei has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Brixton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brixton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brixton keeps the fight on the outside.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brixton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brixton lands a glancing blow to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brixton in his tracks. #T4#
Lupei lands a head shot.
Brixton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lupei moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick from Lupei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brixton misses with a hook.
Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Brixton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei misses with a hook
and Brixton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brixton tried to counter with a leg kick but Lupei avoided it.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brixton scores with a hook to the body. Lupei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brixton misses with a left hand
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixton misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei misses with a double jab #KD#
and Brixton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lupei! Brixton lets Lupei back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Brixton finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brixton.
Lupei avoiding damage as Brixton throws knees to the body.
Lupei slowing the pace effectively.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei looking to stall.
Brixton is trying to break free.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei stalls.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei effectively controlling the action here.
Danny Brixton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Brixton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lupei delivers a nice body kick.
Brixton lands with a shot to the body.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Brixton.
Brixton walks into a straight right hand from Lupei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei swings widly with a right hand
and Brixton counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei misses with a combination
and Brixton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brixton throws a low kick, looking for Lupei's leg but Lupei calmly moves out of range.
Brixton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lupei.
A big left from Lupei misses. #T3#
Brixton moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Brixton is looking to counter punch.
Brixton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brixton connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Brixton back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Brixton.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Lupei. #BC#
Brixton breaks the clinch.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brixton misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lupei. #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!
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
It looked like Brixton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lupei.
Lupei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brixton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupei lands a slapping body shot.
Lupei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupei throws a body kick that misses
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Brixton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Lupei moved away.
Lupei wants to clinch but Brixton slips to the side
and Brixton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lupei's knee momentarily.
Brixton throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serafim Lupei.
Well Lupei 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 189 Bathory vs Point
Date: Jun 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.
Ahma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lupei misses with a body punch
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lupei blocks the leg kick.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lupei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei. #CL#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Lupei lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma 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.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Ahma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lupei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma lands a left hand. #T2#
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lupei or not.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei presses Ahma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahma. That snapped Lupei's head back.
Ahma throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Ahma ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Ahma misses with a body shot. #T3#
Lupei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahma's head.
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lupei's knee momentarily.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Ahma throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Ahma fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Lupei misses.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Lupei tries to keep at a distance but Ahma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahma gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ahma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Ahma lands a shot to the body.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Ahma lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
Ahma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lupei or not.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Lupei keeps it at a distance.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Lupei.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Ahma throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Lupei coming out on top.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ahma scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Lupei.
Lupei moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Lupei misses the jab.
Ahma swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma lands with a kick to the temple. Lupei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahma fails to land with a series of punches.
And Lupei responds with a good body kick, but Ahma manages to step out the way in time.
Sloppy strikes from Lupei. Those never looked like landing.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Ahma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ahma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
and Ahma counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahma throws a push kick but Lupei slaps the foot to one side.
Lupei throws a solid leg kick but Ahma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lupei.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ahma tries to land a body kick
and Lupei counters with an outside leg kick.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing. #T3#
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Lupei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Ahma avoids it with no problem.
Lupei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#Ahma is rocked!
Ahma slips a jab from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahma lunges at Lupei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lupei's hand.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lupei throws a hook but Ahma avoids it easily.
Lupei misses with a leg kick.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei slips under a jab.
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei. #T4#
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Ahma lands a really nice looking cross but Lupei seems unphased.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lupei cracks Ahma with a good jab.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Ahma moves away and avoids it.
Ahma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lupei under the eye.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Ahma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lupei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
Ahma throws a front kick that sends Lupei stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Lupei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Lupei.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahma.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
Ahma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Ahma's head.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lupei is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Ahma tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Ahma does no damage.
Ahma scores with a head kick.
Ahma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupei.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A cross from Ahma lands.
Lupei delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Ahma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahma connects with a single shot there.
Lupei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lupei connects with a leg kick.
Ahma tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahma checks a low kick from Lupei.
Ahma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ahma misses with a body shot. #T3#
Lupei throws a leg kick but Ahma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupei misses the jab.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Lupei.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lupei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahma lands with an overhand left.
Ahma scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Lupei is rocked!
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Ahma's head but Ahma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Ahma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the liver by Ahma. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma lands a nice hook to Lupei's body. Lupei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lupei, as that shot connected.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Ahma there.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
A big right from Ahma misses.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lupei counters with an outside leg kick.
Ahma misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lupei is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lupei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 181 Pekka vs Steve
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar connects with a body shot.#CL#
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Lupei to work.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lupei slips a jab from Escobar.
Lupei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Escobar with the inside leg kick.
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Escobar. #T2#
Good leg kick by Lupei.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top.
Lupei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lupei lands with a nice combination. Escobar backs away looking to recover.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Escobar moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
Escobar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lupei throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lupei misses with a hook.#T3#
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Lupei is avoiding it.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei's corner calls for a 1-2. Lupei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lupei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lupei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lupei.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Escobar tries to clinch but Lupei moves out of range.
Escobar slips a straight right by Lupei.
Lupei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escobar takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Escobar throwing a counter right hand but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.#T4#
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Lupei off balance momentarily.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar blocks a leg kick.
Lupei cracks Escobar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Escobar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lupei.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Lupei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lupei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lupei connects with a nice looking jab.
Lupei lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Diego Escobar has been cut.
Lupei lands with a straight right. Escobar didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lupei.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
Lupei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupei thows a leg kick but Escobar checks it
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Escobar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobar misses its target.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Escobar eats them both and turns towards Lupei to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Lupei clinches with his opponent.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei is trying to stall.
Escobar presses Lupei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Lupei.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Escobar is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Escobar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar. #BC2#
Lupei breaks from the clinch.
Lupei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Lupei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Escobar misses with an uppercut
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei motions for Escobar to come forward. Lupei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Lupei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupei! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lupei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lupei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar scores with a head kick.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei misses the jab.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Escobar pushes Lupei up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei. #T1#
Lupei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Lupei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Escobar.
A jab lands there for Lupei.
Lupei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobar thuds his right hand into Lupei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar lands a nice hook to Lupei's body. Lupei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar with a nice cross.
Escobar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lupei misses with a right hand #KD#
and Escobar counters with a nice right hand that sends Lupei toppling to the canvas! Lupei scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Escobar finish him?!#ROC#Lupei is rocked!
Lupei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
Escobar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Escobar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lupei feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down.
Escobar connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Escobar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lupei sprawling to the canvas! Lupei rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Escobar finish him?!
Lupei slips a jab from Escobar.#T3#
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Diego Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei throws a combination. Escobar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for Escobar's leg but Escobar calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Escobar lands a big head kick that sends Lupei to the canvas! Escobar follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Escobar!
A very excited looking Diego Escobar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Crunch! Lupei slams his shin into Ziskie's torso.
Ziskie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Ziskie darts in and clinches Lupei up against the cage.
Ziskie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ziskie blocks a body shot from Lupei. #TD2#
Ziskie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lupei uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Ziskie has his foot on Lupei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lupei works his way back into a safe position though.
Lupei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ziskie trying to keep a closed guard but Lupei is proving a slippery customer.
Ziskie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lupei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei passes Ziskie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ziskie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Ziskie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lupei. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lupei drops an elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Lupei is trying to control. Ziskie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back.
Lupei wants to take a breather but Ziskie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lupei pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Ziskie is looking to control Lupei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziskie avoid being mounted?
Lupei tries to pass to full mount but Ziskie defends it.
Ziskie is looking to get back to full guard here but Lupei has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lupei trying to control the action but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Ziskie can't do much from the bottom here.
Ziskie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lupei's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Lupei works his way into full mount!
Ziskie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ziskie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lupei scoring with strikes but Ziskie is staying in there.
Ziskie tries to reverse the position but Lupei maintains control.#SUB#
Lupei looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ziskie manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lupei pulls his head out easily.
Ziskie gets back to full guard. #T4#
Lupei trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Ziskie keeping full guard, as Lupei tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ziskie working for a triangle but Lupei defends it easily.
Ziskie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lupei manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie trying to control but Lupei is working from the bottom.
Lupei looking for a sweep. Not yet Lupei, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ziskie.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Ziskie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ziskie takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Ziskie's corner calls for a 1-2. Ziskie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Ziskie shakes it off.
Ziskie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lupei.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziskie circles away.
Ziskie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lupei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ziskie's calf.
Lupei tries a low kick but Ziskie avoids it.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei counters with a good, hard body kick but Ziskie shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Ziskie down.
Ziskie lands with a straight right. Lupei didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Ziskie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lupei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a straight right. #CL#
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ziskie, pushing him back against the cage.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Ziskie avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Ziskie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lupei after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Ziskie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lupei pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Serafim Lupei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Lupei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ziskie tries to pull guard but Lupei holds him up against the cage and eventually Ziskie drops back down to his feet.
Lupei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ziskie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lupei walks away with a smile on his face. Ziskie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ziskie throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
Ziskie throws a series of punches but Lupei avoids them all with ease.
Lupei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
Lupei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziskie circles away quickly and effectively.
And Ziskie tries to counter it with a takedown but Lupei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Ziskie cracks Lupei with a good jab.
Ziskie shoots in and drives through. Lupei sprawls well.#TD2#
Ziskie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lupei!
Ziskie laying and praying for a moment but Lupei takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ziskie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lupei's thigh. Lupei counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lupei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lupei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ziskie is aware though and is defending well.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Lupei keeps moving.
Lupei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lupei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking for a triangle here. Lupei is fighting it but it looks tight! Ziskie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lupei is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Philip Ziskie!
Our winner, Philip Ziskie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 166 Hanagan vs Ispa
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
Lupei misses with a wild combination.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lupei will feel that in the morning.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Lupei counter with a right hand.
Lupei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Lupei sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Thomas misses with a straight right. #CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Lupei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lupei blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Thomas wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupei won't allow it.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thomas up against the cage.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Lupei stalls.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Lupei catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lupei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lupei's head backwards.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.
Lupei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Thomas.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Lupei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lupei slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Lupei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lupei feints a jab promting Thomas to slip. Lupei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thomas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Lupei scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Lupei finish him?
Thomas throws a combination that misses
and Lupei counters with a big right hand! Oh Thomas is in trouble here! Lupei follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei!
A relieved looking Serafim Lupei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EMP Graves vs Wood
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Bamalog 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.
Bamalog wants to land a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Lupei has closed the distance and engaged Bamalog in a clinch.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Bamalog gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Lupei.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Bamalog gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Lupei tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Bamalog as the two fighters clinch.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Lupei is trying to stall.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Bamalog lands a left hand. #T1#
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lupei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bamalog can turn it around.
Lupei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamalog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lupei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
Bamalog gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Bamalog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Bamalog.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamalog lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamalog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Lupei is trying to break the clinch but Bamalog has him pressed against the cage.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands. #T3#
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lupei effectively controlling the action here.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei is trying to stall.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Bamalog controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Bamalog. #BC#
Lupei breaks from the clinch.
Bamalog tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
Lupei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teke Bamalog dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bamalog feints and then cracks Lupei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lupei down.
Bamalog cracks a nice hook into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei motions for Bamalog to come forward. Lupei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Lupei drives through and clinches with Bamalog against the cage.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei stalling against the cage.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Teke Bamalog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Lupei tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Lupei.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei. #BC#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bamalog looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bamalog connects with a looping right hand.
Bamalog dips to his left and cracks Lupei with an uppercut!
Lupei misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
Bamalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lupei checks a low kick from Bamalog.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.#CL#
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bamalog.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bamalog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bamalog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bamalog is working Lupei over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamalog.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamalog.
A shot in the inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
A short left from Lupei.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Bamalog.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bamalog lands a nice uppercut.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Lupei taking a breather.
Lupei tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Lupei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Lupei tries to stall but Bamalog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lupei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bamalog.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamalog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bamalog is keeping busy.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teke Bamalog 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#
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lupei blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
A big left from Lupei misses.
A low kick from Bamalog is predictable there
and Lupei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bamalog thinking.
Bamalog lands a leg kick that knocks Lupei off balance momentarily.
Bamalog keeps the fight on the outside.
Lupei swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bamalog.
Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Bamalog misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Bamalog lands a jab.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Lupei throws a low kick but Bamalog avoids it.
Bamalog flicks out a counter leg kick but Lupei steps away.
Bamalog thows a leg kick but Lupei checks it
and Lupei counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Bamalog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bamalog cracks the inside of Lupei's front leg.
Bamalog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bamalog cracks Lupei with a good jab.
Bamalog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bamalog slips a jab from Lupei.
Bamalog connects with a single shot there.
Bamalog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bamalog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Bamalog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bamalog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Bamalog tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Teke Bamalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamalog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lupei connects with a single shot there.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Bamalog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bamalog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lupei scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamalog misses the target.
Bamalog is looking to chop away at Lupei's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Bamalog. That snapped Lupei's head back.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Bamalog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lupei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Bamalog checks it.
Bamalog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Bamalog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Bamalog moved out of range nicely.
Lupei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Bamalog throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Lupei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bamalog lands with a good body shot.
Lupei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bamalog.
Lupei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bamalog misses with a left hand
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Bamalog thuds his right hand into Lupei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bamalog fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teke Bamalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lupei missing with a left hand there. Bamalog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei works Bamalog's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bamalog can pounce on him.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bamalog throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupei.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Lupei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bamalog on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lupei.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamalog.
Bamalog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Bamalog sees it coming and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bamalog 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!
A victorious Teke Bamalog thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Verygood vs Jaroslav 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Lupei moves away from the strike by Darwin.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Darwin tries to keep at a distance but Lupei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lupei has Darwin pressed against the cage. #BC#
Darwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lupei forces Darwin back against the cage and clinches.
Darwin tries to circle away but Lupei has him pinned against the cage.
Lupei is working Darwin over against the cage.
Darwin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darwin lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Darwin manages to break the clinch.
Darwin throws a body kick that misses
and Lupei counters with a nice leg kick.
Lupei blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
Darwin misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei throws a leg kick but Darwin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lupei tries to score with a low kick but Darwin moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Darwin misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupei! But no joy.
Darwin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darwin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Darwin looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Darwin ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Darwin blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Darwin.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darwin needs to keep his hands up - Lupei had a free shot at his head there.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darwin manages to avoid it.
Lupei 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!#CL2#
Lupei has managed to clinch.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow. #T2#
Lupei gets through Darwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei digs a right hand into Darwin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darwin's gas tank.
Lupei is working Darwin over against the cage.#BC#
Darwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lupei rushes Darwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Darwin avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Darwin tries to circle away but Lupei has him pinned against the cage.
Darwin is trying to force a seperation but Lupei has the dominant position.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lupei is working Darwin over against the cage.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Darwin is trying to break free.
Darwin misses with some punches.
A short left from Darwin.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei slips a straight right by Darwin.
Darwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lupei.
Darwin is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Darwin throws a body kick that misses.
Lupei follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lupei checks a low kick from Darwin.
Darwin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lupei's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Lupei rushes Darwin and presses him up against the cage.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Darwin controls his hands. #BC#
Darwin manages to break the clinch.
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Darwin as he connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Darwin scores with a four punch combination!
Lupei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Darwin lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darwin tries to bum rush Lupei with a series of wild strikes but Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charlie Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Darwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darwin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Lupei throws a hook but Darwin blocks it.
Darwin misses with a looping right.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Darwin.
Darwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupei.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei blocks a leg kick.
Darwin throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lupei with a jab.
Charlie Darwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darwin!
Darwin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lupei's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Darwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei wants to clinch
and Darwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lupei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei cracks Darwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Darwin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lupei misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darwin.
Lupei throws a push kick but Darwin slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Lupei moves out of range as Darwin strikes.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darwin moves away.
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Darwin.
A big left from Darwin misses.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darwin.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Darwin throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei moves out of range as Darwin strikes.
Darwin throws a front kick aimed at Lupei's knee but Lupei avoids it well.
Lupei misses with a hook to the body
and Darwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darwin throws a chopping leg kick but Lupei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darwin throws a leg kick but Lupei checks it.
Lupei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Darwin cracks Lupei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei tries to clinch but Darwin moves out of range.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Darwin throws a right hand that Lupei ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupei also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lupei's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lupei duly obliges. #CL2#
Lupei pushes Darwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei keeps control of Darwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Darwin prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Darwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Darwin on the inside.
Darwin has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Darwin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darwin tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Darwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Darwin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lupei has Darwin pressed against the cage, preventing Darwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lupei cracks Darwin with a nice body shot.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darwin is trying to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling him.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Lupei.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Darwin controls his hands.
Lupei just leaning against Darwin, taking a breather. #BC#
Darwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei slips a jab from Darwin.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Darwin is avoiding it.
Darwin tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Lupei catches Darwin right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Darwin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darwin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lupei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darwin.
Lupei misses the jab.
Darwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Darwin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Darwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lupei.
Lupei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lupei tries to land a front kick but Darwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darwin throws a leg kick but Lupei checks it.
Darwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Darwin's head but Darwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darwin stuns Lupei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Lupei rushes Darwin and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Darwin on the inside.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Darwin controls his hands.
Darwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Darwin lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Darwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Darwin.
Darwin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Darwin. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Lupei drives through and clinches with Darwin 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!
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Darwin controls the action.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Darwin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
The crowd cheers as Lupei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darwin doesn't seem phased though.
Darwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lupei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Darwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darwin 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 Lupei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lupei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Darwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Lupei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lupei throws a hook but Darwin avoids it easily.#CL2#
Darwin tries to keep at a distance but Lupei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darwin misses with the head strike.
Charlie Darwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lupei presses Darwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darwins head.
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!
Darwin lands a shoulder strike.
Darwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lupei taking a breather.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Darwin.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darwin prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei is stalling here.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Lupei.
Lupei cracks Darwin with a nice body shot.
Lupei digs a right hand into Darwin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darwin's gas tank.
Darwin is trying to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling him.#T3##BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Lupei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darwin at a distance.
Jab from Lupei.
Darwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lupei is looking to slow Darwin down with leg kicks.
Darwin throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei tries to bum rush Darwin with a series of wild strikes but Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lupei, as that shot connected.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Darwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Darwin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darwin misses with a low kick.
Oh Darwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
It appears Darwin was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Darwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lupei is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Darwin hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei!
A victorious Serafim Lupei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Ispa vs. Marceau
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Salieri tries to score with a low kick but Lupei moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Lupei has Salieri up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Salieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but Salieri improves position.
Salieri prevents Lupei from breaking the clinch.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salieri's elbow.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Salieri's ribcage. Salieri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salieri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salieri slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Salieri misses with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salieri 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.
A short right from Lupei on the inside. #T1#
Salieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Salieri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Salieri.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Lupei.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei tries to work over Salieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salieri working aggressively here.
Lupei tries a body shot but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri trying to control the position but instead, Lupei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salieri into the cage.
Salieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Salieri controls his hands.
Salieri blocks a body shot from Lupei. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Salieri stalling.
Salieri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salieri slowing the pace effectively.
Salieri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Salieri avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Salieri misses with some punches.
A short left from Lupei.
Salieri throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri blocks an uppercut.
Salieri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri blocking some punches.
Salieri trying to stall but Lupei improves his position.
Salieri misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Salieri lands with a right to the head.
Salieri pushes off an throws an elbow but Lupei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Lupei breaks from the clinch.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Salieri misses
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salieri connects with a solid leg kick.
Salieri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salieri can pounce on him.
Salieri scores with a hook.
Salieri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salieri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei ducks right into an uppercut from Salieri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Salieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Lupei misses.
Salieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Salieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salieri misses with a right hand
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salieri misses with a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salieri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salieri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salieri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Salieri misses the jab.
Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Lupei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good work by Lupei as he checks the leg kick.
Lupei jabs Salieri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salieri moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Salieri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lupei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Lupei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Salieri as he connects with a hook.
Salieri scores with a decent looking hook.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lupei but Lupei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!#CL#
Lupei moves into range and clinches up with Salieri.
Lupei is pushing Salieri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Salieri avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Salieri taking a breather.
Salieri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Salieri's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lupei tries a body shot but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Salieri controls his hands.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Salieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salieri has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Salieri has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lupei is trying to keep an underhook but Salieri manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
Salieri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salieri is stalling here. Lupei is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salieri seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lupei has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Salieri parries the strikes from Lupei easily there. Lupei is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Salieri to escape.
Lupei misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei is looking to take a break and control but Salieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salieri wants to control but Lupei postures up.#T3#
Salieri is looking to reverse the position.
Salieri is not content to let Lupei control the position.
Lupei tries to advance to mount but Salieri instead regains half guard. #SUB#
Lupei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salieri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lupei.
Lupei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salieri defending well though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salieri is looking for a sweep. Lupei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lupei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lupei is keen to just control but Salieri is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lupei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salieri defends it well.
Lupei lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salieri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lupei.
Lupei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lupei throws a leg kick which misses Salieri's front leg but catches the back leg as Salieri tries to avoid it.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Lupei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Salieri throws a low kick but Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salieri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salieri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Salieri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salieri throws a big shot that misses.
Salieri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salieri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lupei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over Salieri's front leg with a kick but Salieri checks it.
Salieri takes one to the chin there.
Salieri cracks the inside of Lupei's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupei. Lupei obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Salieri lands.
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Salieri moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Salieri circles away.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salieri. That did some damage!
Salieri misses with a looping left.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salieri throws a solid leg kick but Lupei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salieri.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Salieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
Salieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lupei. Lupei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Lupei gets a clinch. #BC2#
Salieri breaks the clinch.
Salieri takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Salieri misses.
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Salieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lupeis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salieri misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salieri misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Salieri throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupei drops his hands momentarily and Salieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lupei throws a good cross that connects.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salieri! But no joy.
Serafim Lupei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salieri tried to score with a low kick but Lupei checks it.
Salieri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salieri throws out a powerful jab.
Lupei moves out of range as Salieri strikes.
Lupei throws a jab when Salieri was well out of range.
Salieri connects with a jab.
Salieri throws out a leg kick but Lupei moves out of range and Salieri only half commits.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei. #T3#
Lupei misses with the body kick
and Salieri counters with a low kick, right behind Lupei 's knee.
Lupei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lupei.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lupei!
Lupei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salieri scores with a nice body kick.
Lupei checks a low kick from Salieri.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salieri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salieri throws a leg kick but Lupei checks it.
Lupei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Lupei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salieri.
Salieri has a takedown stuffed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lupei checks a leg kick.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Salieri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salieri slips under a jab from Lupei.
Salieri lands with a cross.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salieri.
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei throwing a counter right hand but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Salieri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lupei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salieri's hands.
Salieri swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Salieri throws out a loose jab but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lupei tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Salieri.
I think Lupei 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Serafim Lupei!
Our winner, Serafim Lupei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EMP Ispa vs Magufuli I V
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Hijikata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Lupei down.
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata keeps the fight on the outside.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Lupei moved away.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Lupei clinches up with Hijikata and pushes him back against the cage.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Hijikata.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Hijikata lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hijikata throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hijikata. #T2#
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Hijikata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lupei is keeping busy.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei gets through Hijikata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata stalling in the clinch but Lupei improves position.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei looking to stall.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Lupei breaks from the clinch.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Hijikata connects with a right hand. Lupei shakes it off.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lupei counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei thows a leg kick but Hijikata checks it
and Hijikata makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupei dips to his left and cracks Hijikata with an uppercut!
No joy there for Lupei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hijikata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Lupei connects with a right hand. Hijikata shakes it off.
We've been told by Hijikata's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hijikata connects with a right hand. Lupei shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Hijikata.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Hijikata ducks down to avoid it.
Hijikata fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lupei just manages to avoid it.
Hijikata throws a leg kick that misses.
Lupei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lupei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Lupei scores with the left hand. Hijikata knows he should have avoided that one.
Hijikata scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Hijikata.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hijikata thows a leg kick but Lupei checks it
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hijikata lands a head shot.
Hijikata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei pushes Hijikata away with a front kick.
Hijikata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei blocks a leg kick.
Lupei lands a head shot.
Hijikata jabs Lupei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lupei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Lupei moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Hijikata checks a leg kick.
Lupei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lupei is looking to score with low kicks.
Hijikata throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.#T1#
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Lupei avoids a kick to the body.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hijikata lands a jab to the head.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Lupei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hijikata connects with a single shot there.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Lupei lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Hijikata tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Hijikata swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. Lupei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupei checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Hijikata's leg. Hijikata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Hijikata throws a lazy body kick
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hijikata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lupei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lupei throws a solid leg kick but Hijikata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lupei.
Good standup being displayed there by Hijikata as he connects with a hook.
Lupei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hijikata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hijikata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick
and Hijikata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
Lupei throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata motions for Lupei to come forward. Hijikata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Lupei cracks Hijikata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hijikata lands with a hook. Lupei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lupei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lupei misses with a leg kick
and Hijikata counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hijikata looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lupei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hijikata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lupei thinking.
Hijikata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the body
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hijikata has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Hijikata dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Hijikata cracks the inside of Lupei's front leg.
Hijikata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Hijikata takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hijikata takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hijikata misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Lupei takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
Hijikata connects with a looping right hand.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat. #T1#
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Lupei dips to his left and cracks Hijikata with an uppercut!
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Hijikata defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Lupei's leg but Lupei calmly moves out of range.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Lupei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hijikata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a jab. Lupei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lupei drops his hands momentarily and Hijikata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Hijikata throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Hijikata with a nice cross.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata throws a front kick that sends Lupei stumbling back into the cage.
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lupei moves to clinch but Hijikata breaks away
and Hijikata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lupei really felt that one!
Hijikata slips under a jab from Lupei.
Hijikata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hijikata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hijikata misses the jab.
Lupei moves to clinch but Hijikata breaks away
and Hijikata counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check.
Lupei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.#T3#
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Lupei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Hijikata as he checks the leg kick.
Hijikata thuds a left hand into Lupei's body.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lupei. That one must have hurt.
Lupei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lupei's calf.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei tries to work over Hijikata's front leg with a kick but Hijikata checks it.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hijikata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Hijikata.
Nice body kick from Hijikata.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hijikata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Lupei tests Hijikata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata moves out of range as Lupei strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hijikata 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!

Event: EMP Boaz vs Dong
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Lupei takes the fight into the clinch.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands a left hand.
Hibbert stalling in the clinch but Lupei improves position.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
Hibbert looking to stall.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei stalling.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Hibbert tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Hibbert back against the cage.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands a right hand. #T1#
Lupei trying to control the position but instead, Hibbert has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lupei into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Hibbert effectively controlling the action here.
Hibbert tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hibbert wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Lupei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Hibbert lands a nice shot to the body.
Hibbert is trying to stall.
Hibbert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Lupei.
Hibbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei has Hibbert pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hibbert.
Lupei tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei blocking some punches. #T3#
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei working aggressively here. #BC2#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hibbert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Hibbert has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert.
Hibbert has Lupei pushed against the cage.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hibbert tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert letting Lupei take a breather here.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert lands with a right to the head.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hibbert as Lupei tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Lupei is trying to stall.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei looking to stall.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lupei takes a swing at Hibbert's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Hibbert clinches up against the cage.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Hibbert gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Hibbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hibbert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hibbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei stalling. #T1#
Hibbert pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hibbert up against the cage.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hibbert. #BC2#
Lupei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei slips a straight right by Hibbert.
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hibbert drops his hands momentarily and Lupei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hibbert with a hook.
Hibbert misses with a takedown attempt - Lupei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lupei connects with a solid leg kick.
Hibbert misses with the combination.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Hibbert's leg. Hibbert is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Hibbert tries to clinch but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei connects with the punch.
Hibbert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hibbert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupei. Lupei obviously looking to wear him down.
Lupei lands a leg kick that knocks Hibbert off balance momentarily.
Hibbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lupei moves out of range as Hibbert throws a body kick.
Lupei takes a swing at Hibbert's ribcage but misses.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Serafim Lupei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hibbert throws a right hand that Lupei ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupei also avoids with ease.
Hibbert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
Lupei digs a good body shot into Hibbert's ribs.#T3#
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Hibbert. Those never looked like landing.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Hibbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lupei.
Hibbert swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lupei thuds a left hand into Hibbert's body.
Hibbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hibbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
As Lupei looks to move away, Hibbert throws a big counter combo but Lupei just gets out of the way.
Hibbert takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hibbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei takes a swing at Hibbert's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Hibbert's shoulder, as Hibbert tries to avoid the shot.
Hibbert swinging wildly here. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hibbert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hibbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hibbert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lupei is looking to slow Hibbert down with leg kicks.
Hibbert throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei scores with a sloppy right hand. Hibbert should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Hibbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hibbert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hibbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hibbert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hibbert lands with a straight right. Lupei didn't see that one coming.
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 Tony Hibbert 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lupei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Hibbert counters by clinching up.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Lupei has Hibbert pressed against the cage.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Lupei gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
Hibbert tries to stall but Lupei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hibbert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Lupei gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Hibbert.
Hibbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Hibbert.
Lupei stuns Hibbert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hibbert slips under a jab from Lupei.
Hibbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lupei at a distance.
Lupei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hibbert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lupei. Lupei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lupei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hibbert throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Lupei blocks the low kick.
Hibbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Lupei 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.
Hibbert tries to clinch there but Lupei circles away. #CL#
Hibbert moves into the clinch.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hibbert as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Lupei trying to stall but Hibbert improves his position.
Lupei working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei letting Hibbert take a breather here.
Lupei avoiding damage.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Hibbert's ribcage. Hibbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lupei.
Hibbert connects with a right hand. Lupei shakes it off.
Lupei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lupei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lupei scores with a three punch combo!
Lupei walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hibbert shoots for a double leg takedown but Lupei sprawls well. He's pushed Hibbert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lupei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hibbert scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Hibbert misses.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Hibbert avoids it well. #CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands.
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Lupei gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hibbert.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lupei 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
A victorious Serafim Lupei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Tama Ginty
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1#
Golovkin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a wild combination.
Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Golovkin misses with a body punch
and Lupei counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Lupei gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Golovkin. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Lupei.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei moves forwards but Golovkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Golovkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golovkin walks into a stiff left hand from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Lupei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Lupei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
Golovkin walks into a left hand.
Golovkin throws a nice looking combination but Lupei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Jab by Lupei.
Lupei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golovkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Golovkin throws a right hand that Lupei ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupei also avoids with ease.
Lupei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Golovkin takes one to the chin there.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Golovkin walks into a left hand.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Lupei connects with the punch.
Lupei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a body punch
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Golovkin scores with a nice strike.
Lupei misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Lupei. #BC2#
Golovkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golovkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
Golovkin jabs Lupei right on the nose. Lupei blinks but takes it well.
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Golovkin takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
and Lupei counters with an outside leg kick.
Lupei with a jab.#CL#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Lupei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin is trying to break free.
I was talking to Lupei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Golovkin prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
A shot in the inside from Lupei. #BC2#
Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for Lupei to work.
Golovkin being controlled against the cage.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Golovkin takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lupei counters with a leg kick.
Lupei throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin takes one on the button.
Lupei 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.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. Golovkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Lupei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golovkin can do to turn this around?
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golovkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot lands for Lupei.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the body
and Lupei counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Lupei ducks down to avoid it.
Golovkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lupei backs up against the cage.
Golovkin cracks Lupei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Lupei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lupei lands an overhand right.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Golovkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
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!
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Serafim Lupei has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Golovkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lupei cracks the inside of Golovkin's front leg.
Golovkin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lupei works Golovkin's body with a nice hook.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Lupei both land. Nice combination.
Golovkin misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a left to the body.
Lupei scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Golovkin is rocked!
Lupei with a nice cross.
Golovkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lupei finish him?
Golovkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.
Lupei pounces like a tiger and cracks Golovkin with a vicious hook! Golovkin is down but not out! Lupei follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Marceau vs Brent
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Hibbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei unleashes a big counter combination but Hibbert bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hibbert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lupei in his tracks.
Hibbert throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Hibbert lands with an overhand left.
Hibbert misses with a looping right.
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hibbert backing away here, and Lupei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hibbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hibbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hibbert digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hibbert is out of range.
Hibbert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lupei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hibbert swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lupei pinned against the cage. Lupei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hibbert throws a leg kick but Lupei moved away.
Hibbert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hibbert misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupei! But no joy.#T1#
Hibbert looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Hibbert lands with a hook. Lupei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hibbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Hibbert circles away.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hibbert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hibbert throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Lupei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupei.
Lupei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hibbert with a body shot.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
Hibbert lands a right hook to the body.
Hibbert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hibbert.
Lupei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hibbert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lupei swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Hibbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lupei, as that shot connected.
Hibbert misses with a takedown
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lupei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hibbert.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupei lands a really nice looking cross but Hibbert seems unphased.
Hibbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lupei.#TD#
Hibbert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lupei sprawls well initially but Hibbert persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Lupei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hibbert pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lupei gets back to full guard. #T3#
Lupei wants to sweep but no luck.
Hibbert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lupei's guard.
Hibbert moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Hibbert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lupei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hibbert trying to control the action but Lupei is working from the bottom.
Lupei is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hibbert's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hibbert wants to pass to mount but Lupei is defending the position.
Hibbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lupei keeps working.
Hibbert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lupei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hibbert seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lupei is defending against the submission attempts here by Hibbert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lupei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lupei takes one on the button.
Lupei misses with a hook.
No luck for Hibbert with that takedown attempt.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hibbert keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hibbert has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Good body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a body punch.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Lupei cracks Hibbert with a nice body shot.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Lupei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hibbert stalling the fight.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei pushes Hibbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Hibbert's head. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Hibbert shoots in looking for a takedown but Lupei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hibbert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lupei slips a jab from Hibbert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hibbert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hibbert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
A big left from Hibbert misses. #CL2#
Lupei rushes Hibbert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hibbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert tries to stall but Lupei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Hibbert stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hibbert pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei pushes Hibbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hibbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei is working Hibbert over against the cage.
Hibbert stalling against the cage.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Lupei gets through Hibbert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hibbert can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hibbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lupei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hibbert.
A little jabbing left from Lupei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hibbert misses with an uppercut
and Lupei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hibbert lands a leg kick that knocks Lupei off balance momentarily.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hibbert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
And Lupei responds with a good body kick, but Hibbert manages to step out the way in time.
Hibbert scores with a one two! Lupei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Hibbert misses.
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!
Lupei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lupei wants to clinch.#T1#
Hibbert with a poor takedown
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hibbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei feints and then cracks Hibbert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hibbert down.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Nice straight punches there by Lupei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupei.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lupei leaves Hibbert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hibbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Hibbert dives in for a single leg takedown but Lupei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Hibbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Hibbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hibbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei thinks about the counter body kick.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Hibbert is avoiding it.
Hibbert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Hibbert. #TD#
Hibbert scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert is looking to take a break and control but Lupei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hibbert tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hibbert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hibbert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lupei is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hibbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lupei keeps working.
Lupei sneaks back into half guard.
Hibbert is thwarting Lupei's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hibbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lupei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hibbert stopping the sweep attempt from Lupei.#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.
Hibbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hibbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hibbert trying to control but Lupei is working from the bottom.
Lupei can't keep his opponent in guard - Hibbert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lupei wants to get back to full guard.
Lupei trying to get back to full guard but Hibbert takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hibbert landing strikes from the mount.
Lupei sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serafim Lupei.
I think Lupei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Hibbert!

Event: EMP Allen vs Marceau
Date: Jul 19, 2019

#R1#
Golovkin throws a right and a left that Lupei avoids nicely.
Lupei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Lupei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Golovkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Lupei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
and Lupei counters with a leg kick.
Golovkin tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Lupei lands with a hook. Golovkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Golovkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Golovkin misses with a combination
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lupei.
Golovkin lands a nice shot that snaps Lupei's head back. #T1#
Lupei lands a leg kick that knocks Golovkin off balance momentarily.
Lupei misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Lupei has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Golovkin breaks from the clinch.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Golovkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Golovkin misses the body punch
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei lands with a hook. Golovkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golovkin scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Lupei.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Golovkin shakes it off.
Golovkin digs a good hook to Lupei's body.
Lupei tries to clinch up.#T2#
Golovkin misses with a wild combination.
Golovkin takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
Lupei lands a jab to Golovkin's midsection.#CL#
Lupei clinches with his opponent.
Golovkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Golovkin tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Golovkin back against the cage.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Lupei works on Golovkin's body with a couple of short punches.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Golovkin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Golovkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands. #T3#
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei gets through Golovkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupei has Golovkin pressed against the cage, preventing Golovkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lupei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Golovkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lupei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Golovkin can turn it around.
A short right from Lupei. #T4#
Lupei blocks a body shot from Golovkin.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Golovkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Golovkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lupei back to the cage. Golovkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Golovkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Golovkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Lupei wants to clinch.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Golovkin has time to react.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Golovkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Lupei.
Golovkin throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
As Golovkin backs away, Lupei returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. #BC2#
Golovkin breaks from the clinch.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin walks into a jab.
Lupei lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lupei circles away quickly and effectively.
Lupei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golovkin can do to turn this around?
Golovkin misses with a body shot
and Golovkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei is looking to clinch. #T1#
Lupei lands a jab.#ROC#
Golovkin is rocked!
Good leg kick by Lupei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Golovkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lupei finish him?
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Golovkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Golovkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Golovkin takes one to the chin there.
Jab by Lupei.#CL#
Lupei drives through and clinches with Golovkin against the cage.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lupei tries to stall but Golovkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golovkins head.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei gets through Golovkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lupei. #T2#
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Lupei takes a swing at Golovkin's ribcage but misses.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lupei lands a jab to Golovkin's midsection.
Golovkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Golovkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupei pushes Golovkin away with a front kick.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Gennady Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin walks into a left hand.
Lupei lands a glancing blow to the side of Golovkin's head.#CL#
Lupei has managed to clinch.
Golovkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei cracks Golovkin with a nice body shot.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Golovkin.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Lupei presses Golovkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Golovkin is breathing heavily.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei digs a right hand into Golovkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Golovkin's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Golovkin gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Lupei throws a big uppercut that drops Golovkin! More strikes from Lupei and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Golovkin lies dazed against the cage as Lupei celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Tower vs Zulu
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Alvado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Alvado lands a body shot.
Alvado throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lupei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvado counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Lupei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Alvado circles away.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Alvado motions for Lupei to come forward. Alvado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Lupei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei moves forwards but Alvado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvado pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvado. #T2#
Lupei pushes Alvado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Lupei avoiding damage as Alvado throws knees to the body.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Lupei gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei misses with some punches. #T3#
Alvado lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lupei.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Alvado is working Lupei over against the cage.
Lupei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvado misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Alvado pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvado as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Alvado tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvado won't allow it.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Alvado keeps it at a distance.
Lupei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvado connects with a body shot.
Lupei tries to clinch but Alvado moves out of range.
Lupei misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Lupei has managed to clinch.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei lands a right hand. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Alvado lands with a right to the head.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Alvado's ribcage. Alvado let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Alvado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Lupei.
Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvado has time to react.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Good shot there by Alvado.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a leg kick.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvado walks into a left hand.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him. #CL2#
Lupei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Alvado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat. #T3#
Nice shot by Alvado.
Lupei checks the leg kick.
Lupei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvado with a body shot.
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lupei.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado.
Lupei cracks Alvado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Alvado keeps it at a distance.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Lupei off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick.
Alvado half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Lupei thuds a left hand into Alvado's body.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Lupei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Alvado avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
Good work by Lupei as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvado, as that shot connected.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Alvado shakes it off.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Alvado moves out of range. #CL2#
Alvado gets tackled into the cage by Lupei. Lupei maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Alvado.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
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 Marco Alvado 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#
Lupei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lupei.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lupei checks it well.
Lupei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvado. Alvado obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei is trying to stall.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado wants to stall.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado lands an uppercut.
Alvado tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head. #T2#
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado lands with a left to the head.
Alvado lands a shot to the body.
Lupei cracks Alvado with a nice body shot.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Alvado gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Lupei drives through and clinches with Alvado against the cage.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow. #T3#
Alvado works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
A short right from Alvado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Alvado misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado trying to stall but Lupei improves his position.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Lupei pushes Alvado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvado.
Alvado works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvado lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvado, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Papadopoulos vs Storm
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Lupei wants to clinch
and Thai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lupei 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 Thai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for Thai's leg but Thai calmly moves out of range.
Lupei motions for Thai to come forward. Lupei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Thai throws a low kick, looking for Lupei's leg but Lupei calmly moves out of range.
Lupei half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lupei misses the jab.
Thai throws a head kick that Lupei semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei works over Thai's head and body with a nice combination.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thai.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Thai throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Thai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Lupei has managed to clinch. #BC#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Lupei works Thai's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Lupei misses
and Thai counters with a straight right hand.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Thai circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Thai blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Thai back into the cage.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Lupei avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Lupei in his tracks for a moment.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Thai takes a shot to the head.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Thai's ribcage. Thai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
Lupei tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
Lupei avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Lupei blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land. #T3#
Lupei managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Lupei takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lupei avoids it.
Thai misses with an elbow strike.
Lupei digs a right hand into Thai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thai's gas tank.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lupei is defending well for now.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lupei avoids it.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lupei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Thai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4##CL#
Lupei moves into range and clinches up with Thai.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lupei digs a right hand into Thai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thai's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei is working Thai over against the cage.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Thai pushes off an throws an elbow but Lupei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thai.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lupei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lupei.
Lupei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thai throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC#
Lupei manages to break the clinch.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lupei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
Lupei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thai doesn't seem bothered though.
Lupei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Thai tries to keep at a distance but Lupei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Serafim Lupei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai. #T2#
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai throws a right hand that Lupei ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupei also avoids with ease.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Thai circles away.
A left lands for Lupei.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lupei tries a low kick but Thai avoids it.#T3#
Lupei throws the kick towards the body but Thai avoids it.
Thai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lupei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thai is out of range and Lupei settles back down.
Thai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei slips a straight right by Thai.
Lupei wants to clinch.
Lupei moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThai.
Lupei scores with a hook.
Thai misses with a low kick. #T4#
Lupei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thai.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lupei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
Thai swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Lupei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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#
Lupei digs a good body shot into Thai's ribs.
Thai tries to land a front kick but Lupei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lupei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Thai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lupei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lupei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thai.#CL#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Lupei managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Thai's ribcage. Thai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thai blocking some punches.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Thai crunches a lovely knee into Lupei's ribcage.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lupei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Lupei in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thai throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Thai blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
Lupei lands a left hand.
Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Thai. #BC#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupei scores with a jab.#T3#
Thai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Lupei forces Thai back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Lupei breaks from the clinch.
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Lupei clinches up with Thai and pushes him back against the cage.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lupei presses Thai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Thai blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei blocks an elbow strike.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Lupei avoids the damage to the body.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lupei takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lupei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lupei avoids it.
Lupei lands a left hand.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lupei avoids it.
Long Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lupei misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lupei 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupei. Lupei obviously looking to wear him down.
Lupei dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Lupei. Lupei maintains the clinch.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei misses with a head kick.
As Lupei backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Lupei manages to avoid it all.
Lupei misses the jab.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Lupei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lupei on the side of the head.
Diaz tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Lupei is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Lupei throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Lupei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Lupei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Lupei is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lupei fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3##CL#
Lupei gets a clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei connects with a nice looking jab.
Lupei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lupei lands a lovely overhand right.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serafim Lupei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Lupei counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
Lupei throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Lupei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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#
Lupei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lupei 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.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Diaz scores with a one two! Lupei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
An inside leg kick lands from Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.#T1#
Lupei blocks a jab.
Lupei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lupei pushes Diaz away with a front kick.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Lupei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Lupei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz wants to break free but Lupei has control.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot. #CL#
Lupei gets a clinch.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries to break free but Lupei pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Lupei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lupei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Lupei.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lupei lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Lupei finish him?
Lupei throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Lupei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Lupei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz lands a jab to Lupei's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Lupei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lupei thumps Diaz with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lupei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks. #CL#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei is stalling here.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Lupei has the dominant position.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Serafim Lupei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lupei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lupei just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Lupei has double underhooks.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Lupei swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.#T2#
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lupei clinches with his opponent.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Lupei.
Good body shot from Lupei.
A hook to the body from Lupei.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Lupei works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Lupei lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupei lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Lupei has managed to clinch.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei stalling in the clinch.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei has Diaz pushed against the cage.#BC#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lupei has managed to clinch.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Lupei won't allow it.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Lupei has the dominant position.#T4#
Lupei gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Vape Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lupei 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Our winner, Serafim Lupei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EMP Paddington vs San Diego
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Lupei tries to clinch up but Point circles away and keeps his distance.
Lupei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A clash of legs there as Lupei blocks the low kick.
Lupei throws a solid leg kick but Point takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lupei.
Point throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Point throws a push kick but Lupei slaps the foot to one side.
Point fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick from Point.
Point lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lupei takes a step back to recover.
Point tries to land a leg kick but Lupei saw it coming and moves away.
Lupei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Point just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Point delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Lupei has managed to clinch.
Point tries to stall but Lupei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Point wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Point lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards. #BC2#
Point escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Point feints a counter leg kick.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Lupei drives through and clinches with Point against the cage.
Point lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Point scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Point as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Point is working Lupei over against the cage.
Point working aggressively here.
Point is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lupei misses with some punches.
A short right from Point on the inside. #BC2#
Point breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Point connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Point, right into the meat.
Point checks a leg kick. #T3#
Point with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Point throws a nice inside leg kick.
Point takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lupei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Point under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Jesse Point has been cut.
Point tried to score with a low kick but Lupei checks it.
Lupei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lupei throws a right and a left that Point avoids nicely.
Point scores with a leg kick.
Point chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Lupei slips under a jab from Point.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Point circles away.
Nice body kick there by Point.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Point throws a counter combo.
Point lands a front kick.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Point unleashes a big counter combination but Lupei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lupei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Point counters with a head kick.
Point avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Point fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Point dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Point's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Point paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei avoids the head kick by Point.
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Point keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Point throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Jesse Point seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Point looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Point fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei. #BC2#
Point breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Point misses with an uppercut
and Lupei counters with a nice leg kick.
Lupei slips a jab and a cross from Point.
Point scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Point slams his shin into Lupei's torso.#KD2#
Point lands a big head kick that sends Lupei tumbling to the mat! Point takes a step backwards and waves Lupei back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Lupei is rocked!
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!#KD2#
Point lands a big right hand that sends Lupei crashing to the mat! Point stays standing though and waves Lupei back to his feet!
Oh Lupei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Point lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2##KD2#
Point cracks Lupei with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lupei looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Point finish him?
Point connects with an inside leg kick.
Point swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
Lupei backing away here, and Point unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lupei seems to have got his legs back now.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Point circles away and keeps his distance.
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Point has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lupei finds it's way round the side to connect with Point's head.
Point misses with a leg kick.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Point throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Lupei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Lupei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Point looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Point throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Point looks for the body kick but Lupei saw that one coming.
Point throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lupei moves out of range as Point throws a body kick.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Point misses with a right hand
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Point throws a lazy uppercut
and Lupei counters with a three punch combo that has Point backing up. Point nods at Lupei to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Lupei wants to clinch but Point slips to the side
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Point scores with a nice right hand.
Point misses with a double jab.
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!
Lupei scores with a nice strike.
Lupei lands with a good body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lupei checks a leg kick.
Point tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Lupei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Point.
Lupei digs a good body shot into Point's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Point showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Point's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Point throws a good cross that connects.
Lupei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Point throws out a powerful jab.
Lupei tries to clinch but Point moves out of range.
Point has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Point throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point throws a nice inside leg kick.
Point takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lupei will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Point. Lupei shrugs it off though. #T1#
Point thumps Lupei with a low kick.
Lupei lands with a hook. Point tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Point throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Point pushes him off.
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
That kick from Point tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point throws a nice outside leg kick.
Point lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Lupei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Point.
Lupei tries to score with a low kick but Point moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Point is just out of range.
Point throws a leg kick
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lupei half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Lupei drives through and clinches with Point against the cage.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Lupei tries to stall but Point uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Point.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Points head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Point misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Point breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Point.
Lupei tried to counter with a leg kick but Point avoided it.
Point moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lupei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei cracks Point with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Point connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Point tries to land a front kick but Lupei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Point misses with a low kick.
Point on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupei. Lupei obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Point comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Point winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Point!
Jesse Point seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Grabber vs Pripyat
Date: Jan 27, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch successfully.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lupei. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sainty checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sainty misses with a body kick.
Sainty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sainty tries to clinch up but Lupei circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Sainty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
We've been hearing reports that Sainty has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sainty's elbow. #T1#
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Sainty.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sainty misses with a body punch.
Sainty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Sainty's ribcage. Sainty let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sainty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Sainty controls his hands.
Lupei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lupei tries to work over Sainty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sainty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lupei. #T2#
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sainty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sainty can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Sainty controls the action. #BC2#
Lupei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sainty misses with a kick to the body.
Lupei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Sainty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lupei.#T3#
Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
As Lupei backs away, Sainty returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown but Lupei shows good takedown defense.
Serafim Lupei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown but Lupei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupei lands the left hand.
Lupei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lupei flicks out a counter leg kick but Sainty steps away.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lupei is looking for the big counter here.
Sainty throws a leg kick but Lupei checks it. #T4#
Sainty connects with the punch.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sainty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Sainty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sainty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainty.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sainty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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#
Lupei throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lupei is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lupei is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lupei trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Sainty is trying to control the position but Lupei postures up.
Lupei throwing strikes from guard but Sainty blocks nicely.
Lupei trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lupei throwing strikes from guard but Sainty blocks nicely.
Sainty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sainty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Sainty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lupei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lupei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lupei looking to pass the guard.
Lupei trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sainty doesn't manage to clinch there - Lupei circles away.
Lupei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sainty.#TD#
Sainty manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lupei on his heels. He'll look to pass Lupei's guard now, I'm sure.
Lupei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sainty manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Sainty has his foot on Lupei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lupei works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Lupei from controlling successfully.
Lupei pushes down on Sainty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sainty won't allow Lupei to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lupei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sainty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lupei. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lupei looks to land a strike but Sainty avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lupei tries to free his leg and advance position but Sainty is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lupei defends well.
Lupei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lupei throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Sainty is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lupei has his hands clasped together but Sainty extends and breaks Lupei's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sainty.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: IFC88: Durnin v Nurudinov
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Entei lands with a slapping head kick.
Entei's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Entei's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Entei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Entei throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Entei misses
and Lupei counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lupei tries to clinch up
and Entei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Entei is out of range.
Entei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.#T1##CL2#
Entei has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Entei.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Entei misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Entei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Entei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Lupei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Entei, as that shot connected.
Entei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Harry Entei has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei avoids the head kick by Entei.
Lupei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick from Entei.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. Entei saw that one coming.
Entei looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Entei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lupei avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lupei lands with a right hand. #CL#
Lupei darts in and clinches Entei up against the cage.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Entei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Entei misses with some punches. #BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch.
Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lupei misses with a hook
and Entei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Lupei has closed the distance and engaged Entei in a clinch.
A short right from Lupei.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entei.
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
Entei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Entei struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Entei.
Entei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Entei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Entei has had enough of the clinch but Lupei keeps him there for the moment.#T4##BC2#
Entei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Entei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Entei.
A head kick by Entei misses
and Lupei counters with a good low kick that Entei was not able to check.
Lupei scores with a sloppy right hand. Entei should have avoided that one.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Entei misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Entei's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Entei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Entei.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Entei, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Lupei. Those never looked like landing.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Entei.
Lupei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lupei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harry Entei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Entei throws a nice looking combination but Lupei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lupei throwing a counter right hand but Entei manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Entei.#T1#
Nice cross by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Entei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Entei checks a low kick from Lupei.
Entei lands with a kick to the temple. Lupei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Entei misses with a head kick.
Entei looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lupei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Lupei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lupei cracks the inside of Entei's front leg.
Entei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Entei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Entei.
Entei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Entei as the two fighters clinch.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Entei.
Entei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Entei has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Entei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Entei can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Entei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entei blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Entei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Entei tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entei has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Entei is looking to break free of the clinch but Lupei has double underhooks.
Entei swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Entei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lupei up against the cage.
Entei lands a left hand.
Lupei prevents Entei from breaking the clinch.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Entei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entei misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Entei misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Entei wants to break free but Lupei has control.
Entei letting Lupei take a breather here.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Harry Entei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Entei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enteis head.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Entei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Entei's ribcage. Entei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Entei is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Entei or not.
Entei wants to break free but Lupei has control. #BC#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Entei takes one to the side of the head.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
and Entei counters with a leg kick.
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 Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Entei's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Entei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Entei throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lupei counter with a right hand.
Entei slips a jab from Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over Entei's front leg with a kick but Entei checks it.
As Lupei backs off Entei throws a huge counter combo but Lupei manages to avoid it all.
Entei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Entei thows a leg kick but Lupei checks it
and Entei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lupei with a nice cross.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entei.
Lupei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1##CL#
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.#BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Entei throws a head kick that misses
and Entei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Entei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Entei scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one.
Entei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lupei has time to react.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
And Lupei counters with a quick kick to the body but Entei blocks it.#T2#
Entei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Entei tries to clinch but Lupei is having none of it.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Entei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lupei wants to clinch.
Entei throws a head kick that misses
letting Lupei counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Entei. Those never looked like landing.
Entei blocks a jab.#T3#
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entei.
Lupei connects with a jab.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Entei's sensitive parts.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Entei is out of range.
A cross from Entei lands.
Lupei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lupei connects with a looping right hand.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Entei.
As Entei backs away, Lupei returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Entei throws a series of punches but Lupei moves out of range. #T4#
Lupei blocks a head kick by Entei.
Good work by Entei as he checks the leg kick.
Entei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Entei throws a sloppy body shot
and Lupei counters with an inside leg kick.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entei ducks right into an uppercut from Lupei.
Entei tries to clinch but Lupei moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lupei 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!

Event: IFC81: S.Heavyweight v Impaler
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Lupei wants to clinch
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Darwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Lupei misses with a shot to the body
and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei misses with a body shot
and Darwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Darwin counters with a left and a right that stings Lupei. #ROC#
Lupei is rocked!
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Darwin counters with a series of strikes. Lupei will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lupei scores with a nice strike.
Lupei throws the left hand but Darwin avoids the punch easily.
Darwin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupei with a nice cross.
Lupei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Darwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei is looking to slow Darwin down with leg kicks.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Darwin shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Darwin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darwin staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Darwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Darwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Darwin's leg. Darwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
and Darwin counters with a left to the body.
Lupei throws the left hand but Darwin avoids the punch easily.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei swings widly with a right hand
and Darwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Darwin dodges the punch combination from Lupei.
Darwin is looking to counter punch.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei closes the distance but Darwin moves to the side
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Darwin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Darwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupei won't allow it.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Darwin's ribcage. Darwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Darwin blocking some punches.
Darwin tries to circle away but Lupei has him pinned against the cage.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei trying to control the position but instead, Darwin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lupei into the cage.
Darwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Darwin tries to break free but Lupei pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei is working Darwin over against the cage.
Darwin is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
Darwin is trying to break free.#T1#
Darwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Lupei drives through and clinches with Darwin against the cage.
Darwin tries to break free but Lupei pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei throws a jab when Darwin was well out of range.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charlie Darwin is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Darwin counter with a right hand.
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for Darwin's leg but Darwin calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Darwin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darwin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Darwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei lands a jab-cross combination.
Darwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darwin blocks a head kick by Lupei.
Darwin throwing a counter right hand but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Lupei closes the distance but Darwin moves to the side
and Darwin counters with a left to the body.
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Darwin counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Darwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lupei throws a combination that misses
and Darwin counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Darwin wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Lupei misses.
Darwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Lupei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Lupei drives through and clinches with Darwin against the cage. #T1##BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Darwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Lupei misses.
Darwin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lupei stuns Darwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Darwin moved out of range nicely.
Darwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lupei throws a right hand that misses
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Lupei throws a poor cross that misses
letting Darwin counter with a right hand.
Lupei throws a lazy body kick
and Darwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei misses with an uppercut
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Darwin finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Lupei lands.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei scores with a shot to the body.
Lupei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Nice cross by Lupei.
We've been told by Darwin's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lupei throws a hook but Darwin avoids it easily.
Darwin is looking to counter punch.
Darwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Darwin.#CL2#
Darwin gets tackled into the cage by Lupei. Lupei maintains the clinch.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!

Event: IFC 75: Zaad vs Klos
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Aleksy with a hook.
Aleksy swings widly with a right hand
and Aleksy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksy wants to clinch up but Lupei keeps it at a distance.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Lupei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aleksy doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Aleksy closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aleksy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aleksy is trying to push Lupei away but Lupei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aleksy is trying to break the clinch but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Aleksy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Lupei. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aleksy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Lupei cracks Aleksy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lupei throws a chopping leg kick but Aleksy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Aleksy closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Aleksy breaks from the clinch.
Lupei swats away the attempt to clinch by Aleksy.
Aleksy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lupei circles away quickly and effectively.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei counters with a body kick.
Aleksy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lupei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksy is looking to clinch but Lupei is avoiding it.
Aleksy tries to clinch up but Lupei circles away and keeps his distance.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Aleksy avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aleksy wants to clinch up but Lupei keeps it at a distance.
Lupei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Aleksy tries to clinch up.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksy moves in looking to clinch but Lupei pushes him off.
Aleksy moves to clinch but Lupei breaks away
and Lupei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lupei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aleksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Aleksy misses with a looping right.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Aleksy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lupei lands a jab to Aleksy's midsection.
Aleksy moves in looking to clinch but Lupei pushes him off.
Aleksy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Aleksy.
Aleksy scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one.
Aleksy tries to clinch up but Lupei circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lupei manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Lupei throws a body punch but Aleksy moves out of range.
Aleksy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Aleksy.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aleksy misses with a straight right.
Aleksy moves to clinch but Lupei breaks away
and Aleksy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Aleksy has managed to clinch.
Aleksy is struggling to control the position.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei works on Aleksy's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Aleksy wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupei won't allow it.
Aleksy is trying to break the clinch but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Aleksy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aleksy is trying to push Lupei away but Lupei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy. #BC2#
Lupei manages to break the clinch.
Aleksy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aleksy walks into a straight right hand from Lupei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aleksy lands with a cross.
Lupei slips under a jab from Aleksy.
Aleksy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aleksy is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lupei is looking to clinch but Aleksy is avoiding it.
Aleksy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aleksy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
Aleksy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lupei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Lupei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Aleksy moves into the clinch successfully.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aleksy.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Aleksy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aleksy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Aleksy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksy is trying to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling him.
Aleksy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aleksy has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei. #BC2#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Aleksy cracks Lupei with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Aleksy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lupei to stand back up!#ROC#
Lupei is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Aleksy finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei prevents Aleksy from breaking the clinch.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Aleksy tries to circle away but Lupei has him pinned against the cage.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Aleksy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Aleksy controls the action.
Aleksy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Aleksy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aleksy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aleksy looks to land a combination but Lupei avoids it well.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aleksy connects with a right hand. Lupei shakes it off.
Aleksy lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Aleksy clinches.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Aleksy takes a shot to the head.
Aleksy blocks an uppercut.
Aleksy is trying to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
Lupei is stalling here. #T4#
Aleksy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aleksy tries to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling the position.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aleksy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lupei cracks the inside of Aleksy's front leg.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aleksy.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksy misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksy drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lupei right on the button. Lupei goes down! Aleksy follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Aleksy gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tytus Aleksy!
During a confident post fight interview, Tytus Aleksy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC 72: Thomas vs Vasquez
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Bogard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lupei lands with an overhand left.
Bogard checks a leg kick.
Bogard scores with a jab to the body.
Bogard wants to clinch
and Lupei counters with a good low kick that Bogard was not able to check.
Bogard misses with a two punch combination.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bogard 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.
Lupei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bogard throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.#T1#
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bogard lands with a kick to the temple. Lupei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bogard tries to stall but Lupei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bogard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei works on Bogard's body with a couple of short punches.
Bogard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei is working Bogard over against the cage.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bogards head.
Bogard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lupei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bogard looks winded!
Bogard misses with a leg kick.
Bogard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lupei lands with a right hand.
Bogard tries to close the distance and clinch but Lupei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Lupei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lupei tries a body shot but Bogard blocks it.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Bogard avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bogard blocks a body shot from Lupei. #T3#
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Bogard's ribcage. Bogard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage.
Bogard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bogard or not.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Bogard controls the action.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Bogard's ribcage. Bogard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bogard backwards. #ROC#
Bogard is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Bogard is still on wobbly legs! Can Lupei finish him?
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Lupei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bogard up against the cage.#T4#
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Bogard's ribcage. Bogard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bogard seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bogard.
Serafim Lupei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bogard.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Bogard's ribcage. Bogard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei stalls.
Bogard takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bogard misses with a body punch.
Bogard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bogard lands a left hand.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Bogard struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei digs a right hand into Bogard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bogard's gas tank.
Bogard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei pushes Bogard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei gets through Bogard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Bogard is breathing heavily.
Bogard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogard fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lupei lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bogard to his knees! Lupei keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei!

Event: IFC 69 Murhaa vs Dali
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Lupei tries to move into range but Weave moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weave swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
No joy there for Weave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lupei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weave's hands.
Lupei takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Lupei rushes Weave and presses him up against the cage.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Weave tries for a takedown but Lupei manages to get underhooks.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Weave.
Weave has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lupei avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weave.
Lupei lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Weave escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weave throws a nice looking combination but Lupei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1##CL2#
Lupei forces Weave back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Weave.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Weave backwards.
Weave blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Weave.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Weave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weave looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Weave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weave is looking to break free of the clinch but Lupei has double underhooks.
Weave 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.#T2#
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weave.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weave drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lupei gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lupei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.
Weave prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei lands a left hand.
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!
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei pushes Weave back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weave's elbow. #T3#
Lupei gets through Weave's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Weave's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Weave wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupei won't allow it.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Weave blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Weave takes a shot to the head.
Weave fails to pull guard.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Weave jumps guard but Lupei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei stalling the fight.
Weave tries to score a body lock takedown but Lupei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weave backwards.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lupei is pressed up against the cage. Weave has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lupei down to the mat. Lupei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lupei connects with the punch.
Lupei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei cracks Weave with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lupei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weave momentarily.
Weave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Weave is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lupei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weave.
Weave takes a shot to the head.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weaves head.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Weave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weave tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Weave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Weave drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lupei gets through Weave's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weave can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lupei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weaves head. #ROC2#
Weave is rocked!
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Weave backwards.
Oh Weave is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lupei unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Weave! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lupei is unloading with more strikes now! Weave drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei!

Event: GFC 2: Glory
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Marston dips to his left and cracks Lupei with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marston.
Marston throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Marston.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston misses the jab.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lupei counter with a right hand.
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!
Marston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Marston tries to keep at a distance but Lupei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marston lands a left hand.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Marston misses with some punches.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Marston.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marston.
Marston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Marston controls the action.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei misses with some punches. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Marston can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Marston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei gets through Marston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marston struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marston swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Marston controls the action.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Lupei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marston misses with some punches.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Marston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Marston digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lupei.
Good body shot from Marston.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Marston controls the action.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
Marston working aggressively here.
A short left from Lupei.
Marston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Marston tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Marston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Marston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Lupei misses.
Marston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei with a hook.#CL2#
Lupei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marston lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Marston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Marston will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marston scores with a jab to the body.
Marston misses with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Lupei.
Lupei throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Marston misses with a hook to the body
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Marston.
Marston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.#T1#
Marston tries to clinch but Lupei is having none of it.
Marston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei lands a glancing blow to the side of Marston's head.
Marston misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lupei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lupei.
Marston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lupei counters with a low kick, right behind Marston 's knee.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Marston moves out of range.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Lupei throws a counter combo.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Marston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and Lupei counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Marston is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
Good exchange - Lupei coming out on top.#ROC2#
Marston is rocked!
Lupei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Marston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marston swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marston misses with a hook to the body
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Marston drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lupei follows Marston to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei!

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Dario (ranked 5566 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 7761 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Dario had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

177 cm
25 yrs
170 lbs

184 cm
16 yrs
170 lbs

Dario

Lupei

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Dario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dario.
Dario tries to pull guard but Lupei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dario.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Dario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dario is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.
Lupei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Dario has him pressed against the cage.
Dario is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.

Lupei gets control of Dario's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lupei will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dario stays in close to Lupei's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dario is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lupei working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dario stands and throws Lupei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dario (3) vs (0) Lupei
Lupei is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dario is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lupei's shoulder. That is not cool.

Dario is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lupei is trying to escape and Dario transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lupei is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dario! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Dario!

Event: KAMIKAZE 42: Walls
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jab from Lupei.
Lupei clobbers Moreno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupei works Moreno's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Moreno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lupei doesn't seem phased though.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Lupei coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Lupei.#T1#
Lupei throws a body punch but Moreno moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Lupei.
Moreno throws the left hand but Lupei avoids the punch easily.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Moreno misses.
Jab from Lupei.#T2#
Lupei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moreno misses with a right hand
and Lupei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moreno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Moreno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lupei 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 9:10
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!

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