Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1#
Lei tries to clinch
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lei throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp right that sends Lei to the canvas! Rossi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Frito Lei had this to say: 'I need a drink!'.

Event: FWFC 6
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Da Rocha avoids the body shot from Rossi.
As Rossi backs off Da Rocha throws a huge counter combo but Rossi manages to avoid it all.
Da Rocha lands with a hook. Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rossi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has been cut.
Rossi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rossi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Da Rocha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossi. That did some damage!
Da Rocha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Rocha.
Rossi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Da Rocha shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Da Rocha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Da Rocha closes the distance and pushes Rossi back into the cage.
Da Rocha misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Da Rocha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Da Rocha scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Da Rocha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Rocha tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Da Rocha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Da Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Rocha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rossi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Gomes Da Rocha.
Da Rocha slips a straight right by Rossi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Rocha.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rossi.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi scores with a head kick. Da Rocha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Da Rocha checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Da Rocha finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Da Rocha slams his shin into Rossi's torso.
Da Rocha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.#T2#
Da Rocha throws a head kick that misses.
Da Rocha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Da Rocha misses the shot to the body.
Rossi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Da Rocha misses.
Rossi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Da Rocha blocks the leg kick.
Da Rocha works the jab nicely.
Da Rocha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Rocha's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Rocha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Da Rocha throws a leg kick that misses.
Da Rocha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rossi tries to clinch there but Da Rocha circles away.
As Rossi backs off Da Rocha throws a huge counter combo but Rossi manages to avoid it all.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Rocha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Da Rocha misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Rossi clinches with his opponent.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Da Rocha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Da Rocha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Rocha pushes Rossi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Da Rocha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Da Rocha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Da Rocha can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Rocha is working for takedown but Rossi is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rossi prevents a body shot from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Rocha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Rocha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Rocha takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Rossi cracks Da Rocha with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Da Rocha as the two fighters clinch.
Rossi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha misses with the head strike.
Da Rocha lands a right hand.
Da Rocha working aggressively here.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Da Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Da Rocha's ribcage. Da Rocha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rossi blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Da Rocha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi stops a takedown attempt from Da Rocha.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Da Rocha looks winded!
Da Rocha throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Da Rocha struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Rocha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tiago Gomes Da Rocha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiago Gomes Da Rocha's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Da Rocha lands a right hook to the body.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rossi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Da Rocha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Rocha throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Da Rocha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Rossi as he connects with a hook.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Rocha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Rossi lands.
A jab from Da Rocha finds it's way through Rossi's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Rocha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick
and Da Rocha counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Rocha misses the jab.#T1#
Da Rocha throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Da Rocha misses.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Da Rocha. Rossi shrugs it off though.
Rossi thumps Da Rocha with a low kick.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Rocha should have avoided that one.
Da Rocha misses with an uppercut.
Da Rocha blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Da Rocha throws a big shot that misses.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Rocha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
Da Rocha misses the shot to the body.
Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Rossi lands a big head kick that sends Da Rocha tumbling to the mat! Rossi takes a step backwards and waves Da Rocha back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Da Rocha is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Rocha gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 845 Fall Brawl
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Rossi slips a straight right by Noir.
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Noir saw that one coming.
Noir checks a leg kick.
Rossi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
Rossi tries to bum rush Noir with a series of wild strikes but Noir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noir keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Noir blocks the low kick.
Noir is looking for the big counter here.
Rossi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Noir blocks a low kick nicely.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Noir's front leg but catches the back leg as Noir tries to avoid it.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Noir checks it.
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Noir 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.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Noir connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Rossi.
Rossi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a two punch combo.
Rossi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noir scores with a hook.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noir 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.
Rossi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossi. That's going to slow Noir down.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Noir blocks the low kick.#T2#
Noir blocks a leg kick.
Noir lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rossi motions for Noir to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noir fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Noir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rossi walks into a left hand.
Rossi looks to land a combination. Noir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noir. That did some damage!
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noir.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Rossi tried to score with a low kick but Noir checks it.#T3#
Noir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rossi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rossi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
Noir connects with a crisp jab.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noir.
A shot to the liver by Noir. Beautiful body shot.
Noir throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi is looking to slow Noir down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi drops his hands momentarily and Noir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noir's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noir 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.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noir checks a leg kick. #T4#
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Noir counters with a shoot takedown. Rossi fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Rossi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rossi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noir.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Noir.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Noir.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Noir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A clash of legs there as Noir blocks the low kick.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Noir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noir throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Noir catches Rossi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noir can do to turn this around?
Noir lands a jab to the nose.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Rossi feints and then cracks Noir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noir down.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir jabs at Rossi's body.
A shot to the liver by Noir. Beautiful body shot.
Noir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossi.#T1#
Noir punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Noir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rossi's head backwards.
Rossi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noir is out of range and Rossi settles back down.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Noir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noir shoots in but Rossi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Rossi there.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi tried to counter with a leg kick but Noir avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noir scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one. #T2#
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Noir.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi is looking to chop away at Noir's legs.
Noir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Noir closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Noir tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rossi pushes Noir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Noir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rossi is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ES#
Rossi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Noir moves away and avoids it.
Noir lands a nice shot that snaps Rossi's head back.
Rossi tried to score with a low kick but Noir checks it.
Rossi 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.
Rossi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noir.
Noir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noir misses with a straight left.
Noir throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Noir is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noir tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Noir checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Rossi throws out a leg kick but Noir moves out of range and Rossi only half commits.
Noir scores with a nice right hand.
Noir cracks Rossi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir jabs at Rossi's body.
Noir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noir lands a jab to the head.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Noir.
Noir checks a leg kick.
Noir slips a straight right by Rossi.
Noir checks a leg kick.
James Noir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noir takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Noir backs away, Rossi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab lands there for Rossi.
Rossi slips a jab from Noir.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Noir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noir misses with the combination.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noir lands an overhand right.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Rossi.
Noir darts in looking for a takedown but Rossi gets double underhooks and turns Noir into the cage.
Rossi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rossi 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!
Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Noir misses with the combination.
Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Noir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rossi defends well and Noir ends up having to push Rossi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rossi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noir is out of range.
Noir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rossi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noir keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Rossi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noir misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Noir.
A jab from Noir misses.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noir.
Noir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Noir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Noir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rossi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Noir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi walks into a left hand.
Rossi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Noir misses its intended target. #T3#
Noir lands a nice looking body shot.
Noir throws a nice looking combination but Rossi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rossi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noir staying out of range there.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Noir lands with a cross.
Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Noir connects with a body shot.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi with a nice calf kick.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Noir.
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noir under the eye.#T4##TD2#
Noir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Noir is in Rossi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Rossi wriggles free and stands up.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Noir manages to avoid it.
Noir slips a straight right by Rossi.
Noir throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Rossi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noir at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rossi.
Noir lunges at Rossi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossi's hand.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.

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 Mario Rossi.
Well Rossi 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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

#R1#
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi lands a body shot.
A solid body kick from Rossi.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Rossi defending well as Starman loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Starman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Starman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Starman moves away and avoids it.
Starman checks a leg kick nicely.
Starman moves out of range of the body kick from Rossi.
Starman misses with a straight right.
Rossi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rossi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Starman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starman misses with a jab to the body
letting Rossi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi fakes the leg kick and cracks Starman in the body.
Starman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starman checks a leg kick.
Starman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi scores with a push kick.
Good work by Starman as he checks the leg kick.
Rossi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossi. That's going to slow Starman down.
Starman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Starman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Starman throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Rossi is looking to chop away at Starman's legs.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Starman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starman misses with a hook.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Starman misses.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Starman.
Nice straight punches there by Rossi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossi.
Rossi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Starman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rossi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Starman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Starman is out of range and Rossi settles back down. #T3#
Starman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rossi.
Starman 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.
Rossi with a jab.
Starman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starman.
Starman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Starman looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Starman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi takes a swing at Starman's ribcage but misses.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No joy there for Starman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rossi misses with a wild combination. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Rossi, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Rossi.
Starman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Starman dips to his left and cracks Rossi with an uppercut!
Starman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.
Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
Starman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Starman tries to move into range but Rossi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
Rossi thumps Starman with a low kick.
Rossi throws a right and a left that Starman avoids nicely.
Starman wants to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A cross from Starman lands.
Starman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rossi.
Starman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Starman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Starman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Starman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Starman ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Rossi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starman tests Rossi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Starman.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Starman.
Mario Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Starman.
Starman throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.#T1#
Rossi misses with a left hand
and Starman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rossi on the side of the head.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Starman throws out a powerful jab.
Starman ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Starman saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Starman slips under a jab from Rossi.
Rossi thuds his right hand into Starman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Starman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi throws a push kick but Starman slaps the foot to one side.
Starman ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Starman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Starman misses the shot to the body.
Rossi punishes Starman's body with a nice straight punch.
Rossi moves forwards but Starman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Starman closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Starman lands a jab.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Starman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Starman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Starman connects with a nice looking jab.
Starman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starman cracks Rossi with a good jab.
Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Starman misses with a looping left.
Starman misses with a looping right.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Starman misses with a series of wild punches.
Rossi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rossi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Starman slips a jab from Rossi.
Starman slips under a jab.
It seemed like Starman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossi defending well as Starman loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Starman misses the target.
Starman 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.
Starman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi throws a low kick, looking for Starman's leg but Starman calmly moves out of range.
Starman throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi misses with a right hand
and Starman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starman. #T4#
Jab from Rossi.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starman moves away.
Starman with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starman throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Starman throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Starman takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Starman misses.
Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Starman blocks a leg kick.
Starman lands with a hook. Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick lands for Rossi.
A combination from Starman does no damage.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Starman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Starman ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
As Rossi backs off Starman throws a huge counter combo but Rossi manages to avoid it all.
Rossi throws a hook but Starman blocks it.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starman.
Rossi feints and then cracks Starman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starman down.
Starman blocks a leg kick.
Starman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starman misses with a straight right.
Starman blocks a leg kick.
Rossi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rossi lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossi. That's going to slow Starman down.
Starman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Starman throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Starman checks a leg kick nicely.
Starman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Starman.
Rossi misses with the combination.
Starman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rossi can pounce on him.
Rossi blocks a jab.
Rossi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
Starman sizes up Rossi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Starman lands with a hook. Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Starman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Starman blocks the body kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Rossi gets caught flat footed, as Starman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Rossi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Starman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Starman working aggressively here. #BC2#
Starman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rossi 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 Starman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Starman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Starman moves out of range of the body kick from Rossi.
It seemed like Starman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossi takes a swing at Starman's ribcage but misses.
Rossi throws the kick towards the body but Starman avoids it.
Starman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Starman staying out of range there.
Starman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Starman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Starman misses with a series of wild punches.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starman.
Rossi throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Rossi with the inside leg kick.
Rossi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starman. That did some damage!
Starman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Starman checks a leg kick.
Rossi slips a straight right by Starman.
Starman lands with a good body shot.
Starman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Starman.
Starman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Starman.
Starman throws a big shot that misses.
Starman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.#T4#
Rossi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Starman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Rossi.
Rossi scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossi.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Starman misses.
Starman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi wants to slow Starman down by chopping away at his legs.
Starman clobbers Rossi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rossi thows a body kick. Starman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Starman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated John Starman had this to say: 'Come on not again!'.

Event: SYN 829 Maluga vs. Heavy Rain
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strauss defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss feints the counter takedown.
Rossi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rossi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rossi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strauss.
Strauss throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi pushes Strauss away with a front kick.
Rossi punishes Strauss's body with a nice straight punch.
Strauss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
Strauss tries to stall but Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strauss blocks an elbow strike.
Strauss is trying to break free.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strauss effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strauss takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Strauss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss misses with the combination.
Rossi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rossi throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range.
Rossi works the jab nicely.
Strauss scores with the left hand. Rossi knows he should have avoided that one.
Rossi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Strauss takes a step back to recover.
Strauss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi checks the leg kick.
Strauss looks to land a combination but Rossi avoids it well.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi stalks Strauss and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Strauss's face. Strauss staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Strauss walks into a stiff left hand from Rossi.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strauss feints the counter takedown.
Rossi connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Rossi moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi. #BC2#
Strauss breaks from the clinch.
Strauss misses with a hook.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a leg kick.
Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Rossi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Strauss.
Strauss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Rossi rushes Strauss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land. #BC2#
Strauss breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Strauss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strauss lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Strauss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rossi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strauss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice leg kick from Strauss, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strauss jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strauss works the jab nicely.
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossi tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Strauss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rossi defends it well.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strauss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strauss throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rossi's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rossi avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Strauss with a hook.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rossi misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Strauss saw that one coming.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi with the inside leg kick.
Strauss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rossi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strauss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A leg kick checked by Strauss.
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!
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strauss misses with a looping left.#T1#
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strauss.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strauss on the side of the head.
Rossi scores with a three punch combo!
Rossi throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rossi defends it well.
Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Strauss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strauss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strauss misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Strauss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss with a jab.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Rossi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strauss swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossi.
Strauss lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.
Rossi checks a leg kick.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Rossi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Strauss breaks the clinch.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Strauss throws out a leg kick but Rossi moves out of range and Strauss only half commits.
Rossi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strauss throws a nice looking combination but Rossi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strauss 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 Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Strauss circles away and keeps his distance.
Strauss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rossi defends it well.
Strauss tried to score with a low kick but Rossi checks it.
Rossi sizes up Strauss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rossi tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Strauss 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.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Strauss is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rossi slips a jab from Strauss.
Rossi throws a big counter combination but Strauss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rossi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Strauss - the referee stops the clock and Rossi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Strauss. Rossi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by Strauss.
Strauss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rossi defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Strauss moved out of range.#T4#
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strauss with the inside 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!
Strauss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi connects with a crisp jab.
Strauss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Rossi throws a big counter combination but Strauss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks Strauss off balance momentarily.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Rossi rushes Strauss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossi on the side of the head.
Rossi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Strauss circles away and keeps his distance.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Rossi scoring well with a low kick there.
Rossi throws a wild body kick that Strauss sees coming a mile off.
Strauss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Strauss throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily. #CL#
Rossi darts in and clinches Strauss up against the cage.
Strauss lands an elbow just above Rossi 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss wants to get back to striking at distance but Rossi won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Strauss blocks with his arms.
Strauss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strauss tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss is pushing Rossi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Rossi misses with a knee strike.
Strauss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rossi tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #KD2#
Strauss drops Rossi with a big knee straight up the middle! Rossi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#It looks like Mario Rossi has been cut.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strauss thuds his right hand into Rossi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rossi throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Rossi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strauss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strauss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strauss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi 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.
A cross from Rossi lands.
Strauss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi tries to clinch there but Strauss circles away.
Strauss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rossi.
Rossi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Strauss 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. #T3#
Strauss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Rossi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strauss is out of range and Rossi settles back down.
Strauss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strauss shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rossi eats them both and turns towards Strauss to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Wilhelm Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strauss punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Rossi tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi moves out of range as Strauss throws a body kick.
Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strauss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strauss scores with a kick to the body.
Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strauss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strauss scrambles back to his feet.
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
Strauss scores with a jab. Rossi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss jabs at Rossi's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strauss 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wilhelm Strauss thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SYN 818 Crosby vs. Monkey II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Rossi lands a nice hook to Applegate's body. Applegate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Applegate lands with a good body shot.
Rossi tries to move into range but Applegate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.
Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
Rossi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Applegate wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Applegate connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Rossi pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate is trying to stall.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Applegate's efforts to push away.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands. #T1#
Applegate takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Abner Applegate has been cut.
Rossi is trying to push Applegate away but Applegate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rossi misses with a knee strike.
Rossi pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Applegate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Applegate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Applegate misses with the head strike. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Applegate.
A nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #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!
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Applegate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rossi lands with a nice body punch.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi thumps Applegate with a low kick.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Applegate off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Rossi responds with a good body kick, but Applegate manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Rossi tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position. #T3#
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Come on Applegate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate tries to stall but Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rossi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Applegate taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Applegate is trying to maintain a safe position but Rossi gets an underhook and turns Applegate into the cage.
Applegate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rossi misses with the head strike. #T4#
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Rossi.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.
Applegate takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Applegate. Applegate obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Applegate.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Applegate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Applegate moves out of range easily.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Applegate has Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Rossi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abner Applegate's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rossi slips a jab from Applegate.
Rossi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Applegate rather than just go for the knockout.
Rossi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Applegate jabs Rossi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Applegate circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate scores with a shot to the body.
Applegate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
Applegate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Applegate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossi 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.
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Applegate tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range. #T1#
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate misses with an uppercut.
Applegate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi cracks Applegate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Rossi defending well as Applegate loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate looking to stall.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Applegate misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Applegate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rossi can turn it around.#BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
Rossi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Rossi gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Applegate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossi is keeping busy.
Rossi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate throws an elbow but it misses.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rossi manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Applegate is out of range. #CL#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rossi 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 shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rossi or not.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Applegate lands a left hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossi.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate looking to stall.
Applegate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rossi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Applegate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abner Applegate'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#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Applegate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rossi misses with an elbow over the top.
Applegate presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Applegate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate prevents Rossi from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
Rossi tries a knee to the head but Applegate blocks it.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate is pushing Rossi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Applegate has Rossi pressed against the cage.
Applegate gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Applegate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Applegate wants to stall.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Rossi tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rossi letting Applegate take a breather here.#BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch. #T2#
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Applegate circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate avoids a kick to the body.
Applegate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Applegate fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Applegate checks it. #T3#
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Applegate moves out of range easily.
Applegate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Applegate drives through and clinches with Rossi against the cage.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
Rossi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Applegate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossi checks a low kick from Applegate.#CL#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Applegate.
Rossi pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rossi as Applegate tries to tie him up.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.

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 Abner Applegate.
Well Applegate 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abner Applegate!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Abner Applegate made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SYN 807 Kurosaki vs. Golovkin
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Dong counters with a quick kick to the body but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi with a nice calf kick.
Rossi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Dong misses with a straight left.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Dong moves out of range.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Rossi lands a nice hook to Dong's body. Dong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Rossi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dong connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi throws a push kick but Dong slaps the foot to one side.
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Dong.#T1#
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Rossi moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Dong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Long Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Dong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Dong.
Dong lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Dong throws a chopping leg kick but Rossi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the body from Dong misses
and Rossi counters with a good low kick that Dong was not able to check.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Dong blocks the body kick.
Rossi wants to slow Dong down by chopping away at his legs.
Dong tried to counter with a leg kick but Rossi avoided it.
Rossi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dong finds it's way round the side to connect with Rossi's head.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi thumps Dong with a low kick.
Rossi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dong.
Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Rossi has managed to clinch.
Dong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi pushes off an throws an elbow but Dong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Dong lands a left hand.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Dong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dong misses with a leg kick.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Rossi walks into a left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rossi.
Dong throws a combination that misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Rossi lands with a good body shot.
Dong avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Rossi slips under a jab from Dong.
Dong wants to land a leg kick but Rossi is out of range.
Dong misses with the combination.
Dong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dong lands with a cross.
Dong lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Dong closes the distance and clinches.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Dong's ribcage. Dong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong blocking some punches.
Rossi tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rossi crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Rossi landing knees to the body.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A short left from Rossi.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong takes a shot to the head.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dong looking to slow down the pace here.
Rossi tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rossi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rossi can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Dong tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Dong tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
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 Long Hung Dong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Dong.
Dong jabs Rossi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dong 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.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dong tries to work over Rossi's front leg with a kick but Rossi checks it.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Dong blocks the low kick.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Rossi sees coming a mile off.
Rossi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Dong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick from Rossi.
Rossi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rossi.
Rossi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dong checks a low kick from Rossi.
Dong takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rossi tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A low kick from Dong is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dong checks it well.
Long Hung Dong is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dong works the jab nicely.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi slips under a jab from Dong.
Dong lands a nice shot that snaps Rossi's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong.
Rossi scores with a leg kick.
Dong misses with a straight left.
Rossi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Rossi moves out of range as Dong strikes.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi ducks right into an uppercut from Dong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Dong misses its intended target.
Dong throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi connects with a body shot that sends Dong's belly button to the back.
Dong lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Dong checks a leg kick.
Rossi throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
Rossi throws a front kick aimed at Dong's knee but Dong avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rossi.
Rossi wants to slow Dong down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dong throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Dong does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Rossi. #CL2#
Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mario Rossi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Dong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Dong takes one on the button.
Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3##CL#
Dong gets a clinch.
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Dong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Dong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dong lands a body shot.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dong.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong.
Dong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Rossi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rossi lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Dong throws a front kick aimed at Rossi's knee but Rossi avoids it well.
Dong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dong dips to his left and cracks Rossi with an uppercut!
Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong lands a head shot.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
Rossi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Dong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rossi on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Dong throws out a leg kick but Rossi moves out of range and Dong only half commits.
Rossi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Hung Dong dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong.
Rossi throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Rossi throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
Dong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dong cracks Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Dong lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Dong clinches with his opponent.
Dong working aggressively here.
Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong digs a right hand underneath Rossi's ribcage. Rossi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Dong.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Dong breaks from the clinch.
Dong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossi. Rossi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dong!
Dong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Rossi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dong jabs Rossi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rossi is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Dong throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Rossi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Dong clinches.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong cracks Rossi with a nice body shot.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dong misses with some punches.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dong avoids it.
Dong scores with a shot to the side of Rossi's head.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dong.
Dong missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Dong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rossi's head backwards.
Dong lands with an overhand left.
A low kick lands for Rossi.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Rossi blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Dong drives through and clinches with Rossi against the cage.
Dong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dong misses with some punches.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Dong. #TD#
Dong pulls guard.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Dong won't let him. #SUB#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dong has a closed guard, preventing Rossi from standing up. #T4##SU2#
Rossi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dong, up you get!
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Dong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dong scores with a decent looking hook.
Dong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong with a nice calf kick.
Dong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks. #CL2#
Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dong, pushing him back against the cage.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Long Hung Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Hung Dong!
Our winner, Long Hung Dong, 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: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Rossi pushes Nti up against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ntis head.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Rossi tries a knee to the head but Nti blocks it.
Nti is trying to break the clinch but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Nti lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Rossi.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Nti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Rossi.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Nti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Nti moves into the clinch.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rossi can turn it around.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi takes a shot to the head.
Nti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nti blocks it with crossed arms.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Nti blocks an elbow strike.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rossi lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Nti digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries to land knees in the clinch but Nti avoids the damage to the body.
Nti takes a shot to the head.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nti.
A hook to the body from Nti.
Rossi blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Nti.
Nti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A short uppercut from Nti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Nti blocks with his arms. #BC#
Nti manages to break the clinch.
Nti scores with a jab. Rossi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through Nti's defenses. #CL2#
Rossi rushes Nti and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Rossi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nti lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
Nti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi tests Nti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nti connects with a crisp jab.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Nti blocks a head kick by Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samuel Nti is winning the standup battle so far.
Nti lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti sizes up Rossi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
A big right from Nti misses.
Rossi defending well as Nti loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
Nti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Rossi slips under a jab from Nti.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nti avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
Nti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rossi misses with a right hand
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Nti scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Nti throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Nti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nti moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Nti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nti throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nti dodges the punch combination from Rossi. #T3#
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
Nti misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Nti closes the distance and clinches.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nti.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti. #T4#
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti gets through Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nti blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Nti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Rossi's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nti lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nti.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
Rossi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossis head.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti working aggressively here.
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 Samuel Nti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rossis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
Rossi lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Nti.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nti working aggressively here.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Nti lands a left hand.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Nti is leaning against Rossi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samuel Nti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti lands a left hand.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nti avoids it.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti. #BC#
Nti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nti misses the target.#CL#
Nti drives through and clinches with Rossi against the cage.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nti.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Rossi tries to work over Nti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Nti.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi blocking some punches. #BC#
Nti breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Nti tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Rossi clinches with his opponent.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti gets through Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi thows a leg kick but Nti checks it
and Nti counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Rossi is rocked!
Nti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi moves out of range as Nti strikes.
Nti shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rossi takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Nti sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rossi bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Nti!

Event: SMASH: Rossi vs Peterson
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Rossi scores with a jab. Peterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Peterson goes for a double leg but Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rossi continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Peterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet but Peterson drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Peterson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rossi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rossi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Peterson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rossi defending against the ground and pound.
Rossi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peterson is controlling him well.
Rossi tries to bench press Peterson off him but Peterson keeps the position.
Peterson prevents Rossi from escaping the position.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Peterson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rossi taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi wants to get back to his feet but Peterson drags him back down.
Rossi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Peterson.
Rossi defending against the ground and pound.
Rossi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Peterson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Peterson working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peterson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rossi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peterson prevents Rossi from escaping the position.
Peterson is working Rossi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Peterson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peterson landing a few strikes.
Peterson working the head with strikes.
Rossi is trying to get back to his feet.
Rossi 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.
You can see the frustration on Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Rossi is pushing Peterson's head away, looking to escape. Peterson manages to hold on to the position though.
Peterson cracks Rossi with a big right hand but Rossi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rossi wants to control but Peterson postures up.
Rossi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peterson cracks Rossi with a big elbow.
Rossi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Peterson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Peterson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rossi down.
Rossi is looking for a sweep.
Rossi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson trying to control the action but Rossi is working from the bottom.
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!
Peterson cracks Rossi with a big right hand but Rossi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Peterson tries to move to mount but Rossi blocks the move with his legs.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet but Peterson drags him back down.#T3#
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peterson cracks Rossi with a big elbow.
Rossi is trying to get back to his feet.
Peterson tries to score with some ground and pound. Rossi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rossi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson lands an elbow.
Peterson scoring with punches and elbows.
Rossi prevents Peterson from improving position.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rossi is trying to control Peterson's posture but Peterson avoids it. #T4#
Rossi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Peterson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rossi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peterson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rossi taking a bit of punishment here - Peterson scoring with strikes.
Rossi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ES#
Rossi sneaks out the side door and pushes Peterson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Peterson throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Peterson 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.
Peterson darts in looking for a takedown but Rossi gets double underhooks and turns Peterson into the cage.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rossi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi slips under a jab from Peterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rossi.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Peterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Peterson tries to avoid it.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peterson shoots in but Rossi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson moves forwards but Rossi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peterson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rossi defends well and Peterson ends up having to push Rossi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rossi connects with the punch.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Rossi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rossi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peterson throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch 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!
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Peterson moved out of range nicely.
Peterson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Peterson scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Peterson slips a jab from Rossi.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Peterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Peterson.
Rossi takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
It looked like Rossi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peterson 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.
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
Rossi jabs at Peterson's body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rossi's head.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Mario Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
That kick from Rossi tenderised Peterson's leg. Peterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peterson dives in for a single leg takedown but Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rossi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peterson.
Peterson moves out of range of the body kick.
Peterson shoots in but no luck this time.
Rossi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peterson is out of range and Rossi settles back down.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rossi works the jab nicely.
Rossi stuffs the takedown attempt from Peterson. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Peterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Peterson counters with a left and a right that stings Rossi.
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Peterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peterson 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.
Rossi throws a body kick that misses.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Rossi lands with a shot to the body.
Rossi works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
Rossi with a nice cross.
Peterson shoots and misses
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Rossi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson misses with a double jab
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson cracks Rossi with a good jab.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson fails with the takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Peterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi 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#
Rossi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Peterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi tried to counter with a leg kick but Peterson avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peterson throws a right hand that misses
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rossi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rossi jabs Peterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook
and Rossi counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD2#
Peterson shoots in and gets a takedown into Rossi's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rossi wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Rossi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Peterson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rossi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rossi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Rossi - just one landing.
A big right from Peterson misses. #T2#
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Peterson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Rossi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peterson.
Rossi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rossi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi stuffs the takedown.
Rossi scores with a leg kick.
Rossi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Peterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peterson. That did some damage!
A jab from Rossi does it's job there.
Peterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterson.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossi.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rossi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rossi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rossi with the inside leg kick.
Peterson takes one to the chin there.
Peterson throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson jabs at Rossi's body.
Rossi scores with a jab. Peterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
A quick step to the side and Rossi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Peterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Peterson tries to avoid it.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Rossi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rossi wants to land a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peterson swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Peterson moves out of range as Rossi throws a body kick.
Peterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Peterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peterson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Peterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peterson lands a really nice looking cross but Rossi seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rossi 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PANDA 76
Date: Jan 22, 2021

#R1#
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rossi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Rossi tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Rossi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knox cracks Rossi with a good jab.
Knox scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Rossi has managed to clinch.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox. #T1#
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rossi misses with a shot to the body
and Rossi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Knox and Rossi goes tumbling to the canvas! Knox follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Rossi is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi is trying to stand up here but Knox is controlling him well.
Rossi is still in real trouble! Can Knox finish him?
Rossi seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox trying to control the pace.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Knox trying to control the action but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Rossi is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox misses with a looping left.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.#T3#
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Rossi lands the left hand.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi blocks a jab.
Rossi connects with a leg kick.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox backing away here, and Rossi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rossi defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Knox slips a straight right by Rossi.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Rossi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Knox's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rossi cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Rossi moves into the clinch successfully.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Porthos Knox will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rossi misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Rossi has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling him.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Rossi misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox is trying to push Rossi away but Rossi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox is trying to break free.
Rossi lands a left hand. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Rossi misses with a few strikes there.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by Rossi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rossi.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rossi tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rossi.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rossi can pounce on him.
Rossi punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
As Knox backs off Rossi throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Jab from Rossi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox scores with the left hand. Rossi knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rossi lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Rossi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Rossi clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Rossi prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox wants to break free but Rossi has control. #T3#
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Rossi lands a body punch.
Rossi misses with some punches. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
Rossi slips a jab from Knox.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab. #T4#
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knox!
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Rossi forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
Rossi lands a left hand. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Knox will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rossi lands with a good body shot.
Knox throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox blocks a body shot from Rossi.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
Knox prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knox blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Knox wants to break free but Rossi has control. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossi counters with a one-two to the body.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Rossi misses.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox is trying to push Rossi away but Rossi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Rossi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
Rossi prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rossi 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PANDA 62
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Popper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Popper avoids them all with ease.
Popper bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Popper works Rossi's body with a nice hook.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Popper.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Popper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popper feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Popper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi 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.
Popper throws a leg kick
letting Rossi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Popper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popper connects with an inside leg kick.
Popper defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Popper looks to land a combination but Rossi avoids it well.
Popper misses the jab.
Rossi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper misses with a double jab #KD#
and Rossi counters with a head kick that drops Popper to the mat! Popper scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Popper is rocked!
Popper throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rossi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Rossi's belly button to the back.
Popper misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Popper is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Rossi scores with a nice strike.
Popper cracks Rossi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Rossi misses with a double jab.
Rossi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Popper throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Popper scoring well with a low kick there.
Popper seems to have recovered his senses.
Popper thumps Rossi with a low kick.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Popper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Popper.
Popper misses with a head kick.
Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Popper.
Rossi 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.#CL#
Rossi moves into the clinch.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popper.#BC2#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Rossi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Popper takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Popper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rossi rather than just go for the knockout.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Popper misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a two punch combo.
Rossi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Rossi walks into a straight right hand from Popper.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper scores with a jab to the head.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi moves away from the strike by Popper.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Popper misses the shot to the body.
Rossi lands a head kick. Popper smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body punch from Popper.
A left and a right from Popper both land. Nice combination.
Popper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popper slips under a jab from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a shot to the body
and Popper counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rossi's knee momentarily.
Popper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rossi.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rossi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Popper cracks Rossi with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bung Popper will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi motions for Popper to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Rossi catches Popper right on the button with a cross.
Rossi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Popper gets a clinch.
Popper looking to stall.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Popper controls his hands.
Popper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Popper controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Popper controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Popper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bung Popper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Popper saw that one coming.
Rossi throws a leg kick
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut.
Popper misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Popper misses. #CL#
Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popper blocks an uppercut.
Popper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Popper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Popper looks to land a combination but Rossi avoids it well.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Popper's front leg but catches the back leg as Popper tries to avoid it.
Popper throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.
Popper cracks a nice hook into Rossi's ribs.
Popper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bung Popper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popper misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Rossi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Popper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Popper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheers as Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Popper doesn't seem phased though.
Rossi tries to move into range but Popper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Popper.
Rossi lands a high kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Popper checks a leg kick.
Popper misses with a double jab.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Popper swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a one-two to the body.
Popper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Popper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Popper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Popper looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Popper scores with a jab.
Popper lands with a right hand.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popper lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popper.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Popper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Popper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rossi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big right from Popper misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Popper misses the target.
Rossi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Popper at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rossi drives through and clinches with Popper against the cage.
Popper has Rossi pushed against the cage.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popper misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi has Popper pressed against the cage, preventing Popper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Popper leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Popper leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Popper misses.
Popper misses with a body shot.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Popper.
Rossi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Popper just manages to avoid it.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
A low kick from Popper misses
and Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Popper.
Popper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Popper! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PANDA 47
Date: Nov 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divisek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Divisek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rossi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Divisek - the referee stops the clock and Rossi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Divisek. Rossi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi swinging wildly here.
Rossi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Divisek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Divisek is out of range.
Divisek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rossi misses with a right hand
and Divisek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rossi's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Divisek misses with a hook to the body
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divisek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Divisek missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Divisek throws a lazy body kick
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divisek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Divisek throws a good cross that connects.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divisek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Divisek dips to his left and cracks Rossi with an uppercut!
Divisek throws the kick towards the body but Rossi avoids it.
Divisek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rossi checks a leg kick.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Divisek.
Juraj Divisek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divisek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Divisek misses with a body shot. #T2#
Divisek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Divisek lands a leg kick that knocks Rossi off balance momentarily.
Rossi takes one to the chin there.
Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
Divisek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
Divisek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rossis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Divisek throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divisek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Divisek's shoulder, as Divisek tries to avoid the shot.
Divisek tries to land a front kick but Rossi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Divisek throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Divisek lands a leg kick that knocks Rossi off balance momentarily.
Divisek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rossi moves out of range as Divisek strikes.#T3#
Divisek misses the shot to the body.
Divisek misses with a body shot.
Divisek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Divisek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divisek misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Divisek's knee momentarily.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rossi is looking to slow Divisek down with leg kicks.
Rossi looks to land a body kick but Divisek moved away.
Divisek misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Divisek is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rossi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Divisek takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Divisek 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.
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!
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Divisek moved out of range.
Divisek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.
Divisek throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Divisek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divisek tries to counter by clinching up but Rossi breaks away and moves out of range.
Divisek misses with a body shot.
Divisek defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Divisek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Divisek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Divisek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Divisek throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Divisek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divisek throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juraj Divisek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rossi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Divisek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Divisek avoids it with no problem.
Rossi scores with a jab. Divisek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Divisek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Divisek throws a shot to the body.
Divisek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Divisek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Divisek checks a leg kick.
Divisek misses with a hook
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi blocks a low kick nicely.
Divisek throws a leg kick but Rossi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divisek.
Donk. Divisek catches Rossi right on the button with a cross.
Divisek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Divisek throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Divisek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossi. That did some damage!
Divisek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rossi's head.
Divisek throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Divisek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Divisek throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Divisek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
A big left from Rossi misses.
Divisek misses with a hook
and Rossi counters with a left to the body.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Divisek.
Divisek avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rossi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Divisek has got the better of the exchanges.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Divisek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divisek looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Divisek connects with a body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Divisek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Divisek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks.
Rossi moves out of range of the leg kick from Divisek.
Divisek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Divisek blocks a jab.
Divisek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rossi throws a head kick but Divisek moves out of range.
Divisek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Divisek misses with a left hand
and Rossi counters with a low kick, right behind Divisek 's knee.
Divisek lands a body shot.
Rossi checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Rossi misses.
Rossi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rossi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Divisek lands.#T3#
Divisek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
A clash of legs there as Divisek blocks the low kick.
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
Juraj Divisek is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi throws a right hand that Divisek ducks under and follows up with a left that Divisek also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Divisek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Divisek avoids it with no problem.
Divisek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Divisek throws a front kick aimed at Rossi's knee but Rossi avoids it well.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
A jab from Divisek does it's job there.
Divisek thows a leg kick but Rossi checks it
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Rossi misses the jab.
It looked like Divisek was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rossi.
Rossi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossi lands a nice hook to Divisek's body. Divisek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Divisek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossi's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Divisek backs off Rossi throws a huge counter combo but Divisek manages to avoid it all.
Divisek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Divisek jabs at Rossi's body.
Divisek tries to land a leg kick but Rossi saw it coming and moves away.
Rossi wants to land a leg kick but Divisek is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divisek.
Divisek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Divisek tries to work over Rossi's front leg with a kick but Rossi checks it.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Divisek counters with a stiff right hand.
Divisek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Divisek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juraj Divisek dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rossi ducks right into an uppercut from Divisek.
Divisek lands a nice shot to the body.
Divisek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Divisek moves forwards but Rossi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Divisek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Divisek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Divisek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Divisek slips a jab from Rossi.
Divisek jabs Rossi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Divisek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Divisek scoring well with a low kick there.
Rossi connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divisek throws a big shot that misses.
Divisek tries a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
A good leg kick by Divisek. #T1#
Divisek throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Divisek misses the target.
Rossi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Divisek scores with a leg kick.
Divisek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossi. That did some damage!
Divisek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Divisek misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Divisek.
Divisek slips a straight right by Rossi.
Divisek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossi. That did some damage!
Divisek lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divisek moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRossi.
Divisek scores with a shot to the body.
Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Divisek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juraj Divisek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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!
Divisek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Divisek looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi wants to slow Divisek down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Divisek is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a head kick.
Rossi takes one on the button.
Divisek throws a solid leg kick but Rossi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Divisek.
Divisek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Divisek 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.
Divisek scores with a hook.
Divisek with the inside leg kick.
Divisek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Divisek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Divisek pushes Rossi away with a front kick.#T3#
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Divisek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Divisek lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
Divisek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Divisek lands the left hand.
Rossi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rossi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Divisek scores with a jab to the body.
Divisek with the inside leg kick.
Rossi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Divisek lands a nice looking body shot.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divisek.
Divisek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi takes a swing at Divisek's ribcage but misses. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divisek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Divisek.
Divisek throws a leg kick but Rossi checks it.
Divisek lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
Rossi walks into a straight right hand from Divisek.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Divisek cracks Rossi with an open hand slap.
Divisek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
Divisek fakes the leg kick and cracks Rossi in the body.
Divisek lands with a kick to the temple. Rossi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Divisek throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Divisek scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juraj Divisek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Divisek 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
A relieved looking Juraj Divisek 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: PANDA 39
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Netti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Netti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Netti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Mario Netti has been cut.
Netti slips a jab from Rossi.
Netti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Netti throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Netti throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Netti.
Rossi drops his hands momentarily and Netti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Netti connects with a right hand. Rossi shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Netti misses with a hook
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Netti scores with a body shot.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Netti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Netti is just out of range.
Rossi throws a one two combo. #T1#
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Netti.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Netti moves out of range.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Netti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Netti misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
Rossi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Netti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Netti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.
Rossi ducks right into an uppercut from Netti.
Netti with a nice cross.
Rossi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Rossi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi tries to move into range but Netti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mario Netti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Netti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Netti feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down. #T2#
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Netti.
Netti throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Netti throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Netti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Netti.
Netti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Netti with a hook.
Netti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Rossi throws a head kick but Netti moves out of range.
Netti ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Netti coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Netti.
Rossi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rossi misses with a double jab. #T3#
Rossi walks into a left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Netti as he connects with a hook.
Netti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Netti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Netti misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Netti throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Netti lands a jab to the nose.
Netti wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Rossi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rossi throws a leg kick
and Netti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Netti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Netti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Netti misses with a looping left.
Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Netti tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.#T4##CL2#
Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Netti.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Netti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rossi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Netti pushes off an throws an elbow but Rossi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Netti misses with the head strike.
Netti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Netti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Netti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Netti decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Rossi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rossi misses with a combination #CL#
and Netti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Netti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Netti jumps guard but Rossi stands there with Netti around his waist. Netti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Rossi avoids the elbow strike from Netti, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Netti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Netti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Netti has closed the distance and engaged Rossi in a clinch.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Netti digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Rossi tries to work over Netti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Netti.
Netti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Netti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rossi's brow. #BC2#
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rossi rushes Netti and presses him up against the cage.
Netti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Netti is trying to pull guard but Rossi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Netti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Netti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rossi blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Rossi lands but Netti takes it in his stride.
Rossi misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Netti 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 Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Netti moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRossi.
Netti misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Netti throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Netti misses. #CL#
Netti drives through and clinches with Rossi against the cage.
Rossi tries to work over Netti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Netti misses.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Netti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Netti tries to counter by clinching up but Rossi breaks away and moves out of range.
Mario Netti is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Netti at a distance.
Netti slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Netti just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Rossi. #T2#
Netti throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Rossi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Netti. That one must have hurt.
Netti scores with a jab.
Jab by Netti.
Netti throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Netti moves out of range easily.
Netti throws a head kick that misses.
Netti ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Netti.
Netti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Netti avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Netti moves out of range as Rossi throws a body kick.
Netti throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Rossi avoids the body shot from Netti.
Rossi throws a jab when Netti was well out of range.
Netti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Netti takes one to the chin there.
Rossi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Netti. Netti obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Netti is just out of range.
Netti thumps Rossi with a low kick.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Netti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Netti dips to his left and cracks Rossi with an uppercut!#KD#
Netti lands a left and a right that send Rossi crashing to the mat, dazed. Netti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rossi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Netti tried to score with a low kick but Rossi checks it.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Netti with a body shot.
Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Netti finish him?
Netti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Netti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi seems to have recovered his senses.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Netti saw that one coming.
No joy there for Netti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Netti tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Rossi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Netti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Netti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Netti throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Netti misses with a hook
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Rossi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossi cracks Netti with a nice body shot.
Netti 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Netti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Netti'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#
Netti just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Netti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rossi lands with a cross.
Rossi jabs at Netti's body.
Rossi is looking to clinch.
Rossi lands with a straight right. Netti didn't see that one coming.
Good leg kick by Rossi.
Netti throws a right hand that misses
and Rossi counters with a one-two to the body.
Netti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Netti misses the jab.
Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop 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!
Netti fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
Netti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rossi blocks a jab.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A left lands for Netti.
Netti throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Netti connects with a looping right hand.
Netti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Netti missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rossi connects with the punch.
Netti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Netti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi with a nice cross.
Netti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi ducks right into an uppercut from Netti.
Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Netti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Netti lands an overhand right.
Rossi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rossi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Netti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Netti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rossi moves out of range as Netti strikes.
Netti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi cracks Netti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rossi throws a front kick aimed at Netti's knee but Netti avoids it well.
Rossi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Netti throws a body shot but no joy.
Netti dips to his left and cracks Rossi with an uppercut!
Netti loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.#T3#
Netti with a hook.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Netti slips the punch.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Rossi scores with a body shot.
Netti throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi lands a really nice looking cross but Netti seems unphased.
Netti throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Netti instigates a clinch.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Netti's elbow. #TD#
Netti pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Netti looking for a guillotine here but Rossi defends easily. #SU2#
Rossi stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Rossi scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Netti.
Rossi throws a counter combo.
Netti throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Netti closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Netti needs to keep his hands up - Rossi had a free shot at his head there.
A cross from Netti lands.
Netti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Netti connects with a leg kick.
Netti throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Netti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
Netti sizes up Rossi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

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 Mario Netti.
Well Netti 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Netti!
Mario Netti tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PANDA 30
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Wyadd moves away and avoids it.
Wyadd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danny Wyadd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyadd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rossi defends well and Wyadd ends up having to push Rossi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rossi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Rossi lands with a slapping head kick.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wyadd ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wyadd is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
Rossi lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Wyadd moves into range and clinches up with Rossi.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wyadd working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wyadd looking for a takedown.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Wyadd.
Wyadd wants to take the fight to the mat but Rossi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wyadd blocking some punches.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Wyadd jumps guard. #SU#
Rossi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wyadd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Wyadd shoots in but no luck this time.
Wyadd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wyadd wants to clinch.
Rossi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wyadd throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rossi!
Rossi lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wyadd.
Rossi leaves Wyadd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyadd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyadd tries to clinch but Rossi is having none of it.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wyadd closes the distance and clinches up with Rossi, looking for a takedown. Wyadd pushes Rossi against the cage but Rossi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wyadd cracks Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rossi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wyadd.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wyadd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab by Rossi.
No luck for Wyadd with that takedown attempt.
Wyadd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Rossi stuffs the takedown attempt from Wyadd. Wyadd gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wyadd misses with a right hand
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Rossi drops Wyadd with a beautiful combination! Wyadd stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rossi is looking for the KO!#ROC#Wyadd is rocked!
Rossi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wyadd is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Wyadd looks winded!
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyadd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
and Rossi counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Wyadd! He's just covering up as Rossi starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
After the fight, Mario Rossi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PANDA 20
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Rossi clinches up with Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Rossi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Rossi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Rossi. #TD2#
Kennedy pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rossi defends well.
Kennedy has Rossi pulled in close to control his posture. #SU#
Rossi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Rossi has managed to clinch.
Kennedy is trying to force a seperation but Rossi has the dominant position.
Kennedy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.
Rossi lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Rossi clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Kennedy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kennedy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rossi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Kennedy is working an open guard so Rossi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.
Rossi throws a nice head kick!
Rossi throws a wild body kick that Kennedy sees coming a mile off.
We've been informed that Kennedy 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.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Rossi scores with a head kick. Kennedy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
A cross from Rossi lands.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rossi connects with a body shot.
Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Kennedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rossi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kennedy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Nice shot by Kennedy.
Both fighters circling a little - Rossi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Rossi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rossi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Rossi.
Rossi gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rossi to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rossi.
Kennedy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rossi after a bit of a struggle.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Rossi scores with a shot to the body.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kennedy. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Kennedy is looking to land body kicks.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi is looking to land body kicks.
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Rossi pushes Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi 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#
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Kennedy in a clinch.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Mario Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kennedy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mario Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rossi avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Rossi looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi tries to clinch up.
Kennedy thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.
Rossi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossi lands with a nice combination. Kennedy backs away looking to recover.
Kennedy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Rossi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kennedy.
Kennedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rossi connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Kennedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rossi, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Kennedy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Kennedy scores with a spinning back kick!
Rossi is looking to wear down Kennedy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Rossi clinches up with Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Rossi has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Rossi holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kennedy, pushing him back against the cage.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head. #BC2#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi with a nice calf kick.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Rossi wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that second round.
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#
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi cracks Kennedy with a good jab.#TD2#
Rossi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kennedy to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Rossi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kennedy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Kennedy successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?#SU#
Rossi stands up from Kennedy's guard - Rossi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mario Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Rossi looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Kennedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
As Kennedy tries to get set, Rossi tries to push him back and clinch up but Kennedy manages to avoid the attempt.
Kennedy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick from Rossi lands but Kennedy takes it in his stride.
Rossi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kennedy's hands.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy drops his hands momentarily and Rossi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but Kennedy breaks away and moves out of range.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy. #T2#
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rossi clinches.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Kennedy wants the takedown. Rossi is fighting it off but Kennedy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rossi's guard against the cage.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Kennedy stops Rossi from standing up.
Kennedy works over Rossi with some ground and pound from guard.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet but Kennedy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Kennedy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rossi wants to stand but Kennedy is controlling the position.
Kennedy postures up in Rossi's guard and throws a big left but Rossi blocks it.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Rossi is keeping the position.#ES#
Rossi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mario Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rossi misses with some punches. #T4#
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Kennedy fails to pull guard.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy trying to control the position but instead, Rossi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kennedy into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kennedy.
Steven Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Rossi!
After the fight, Mario Rossi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SFL 01 | Genesis
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jabbar eats them both and turns towards Rossi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jabbar checks a low kick from Rossi.
Jabbar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jabbar blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jabbar! But no joy.
Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Jabbar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jabbar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Jabbar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Jabbar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jabbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi. #T1#
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Jabbar throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Jabbar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jabbar misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jabbar.
Rossi swings for the body but Jabbar moves out of range.
Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Jabbar slips the punch.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabbar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Rossi. That snapped Jabbar's head back.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Jabbar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick
and Jabbar counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Jabbar rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Rossi.
A body shot lands from Jabbar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Jabbar is working Rossi over against the cage.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Jabbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Jabbar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jabbar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Jabbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Rossi stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
enabling Jabbar to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Rossi.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Jabbar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rossi misses the body punch
and Jabbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Rossi is countered with a crisp right hand from Jabbar that sends him to the canvas! Jabbar follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Rossi is rocked!
Jabbar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Jabbar tries for a kimura but Rossi is defending well.
Rossi is not content to let Jabbar control the position. #T4##ES#
Rossi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jabbar slips under a jab.
Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Jabbar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Jabbar jumps into guard, dragging Rossi to the mat.
Rossi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jabbar is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Jabbar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rossi defends well.
Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jabbar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rossi is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossi is stalling in the full guard.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Jabbar won't let him. #T5#
Jabbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Jabbar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rossi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rossi wanted to stand there but Jabbar had control of the position.
Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rossi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Jabbar won't let him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rossi preventing the sweep. #T6#
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.
Rossi wants to get up but he can't break Jabbar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jabbar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jabbar thinking.
A right-left combo lands from Rossi.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jabbar counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossi throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Jabbar counters with a big uppercut that knocks Rossi off his feet! Jabbar dives into side control looking to finish!
Jabbar tries to move to mount but Rossi blocks the move with his legs.
Rossi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jabbar is controlling him well.
Jabbar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rossi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jabbar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jabbar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7##SUB2#
Jabbar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rossi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rossi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Rossi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rossi lands with a right hand.
Jabbar connects with a body shot that sends Rossi's belly button to the back.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Jabbar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T8#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rossi.
Jabbar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rossi misses with a hook
and Jabbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jabbar blocks the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rossi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Rossi misses
and Jabbar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi misses with a body kick. #T9#
Jabbar blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi throws a head kick but Jabbar moves out of range.
Jabbar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jabbar! But no joy.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi misses with a shot to the body
and Jabbar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Muhammad Jabbar 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#
Jabbar ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Jabbar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jabbar moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Jabbar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jabbar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rossi misses with a leg kick
and Jabbar counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar blocks the body kick.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rossi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Jabbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jabbar throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jabbar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jabbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rossi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jabbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Jabbar drops Rossi with a big left hand and mounts him. Rossi is in big trouble!
Oh Rossi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Jabbar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rossi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jabbar looking to control but Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2##SUB2#
Jabbar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rossi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Jabbar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rossi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rossi seems to have got his legs back now.
Jabbar wants to control the pace but Rossi is squirming around nicely.
Jabbar prevents Rossi from getting the reversal.
Rossi really wants to buck Jabbar off and get back to his feet.
Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #ES#
Rossi somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Nice defenses there by Jabbar.#T3#
Rossi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Jabbar counters with a big uppercut that knocks Rossi off his feet! Jabbar dives into side control looking to finish!
Rossi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rossi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rossi is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Jabbar has control of Rossi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rossi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB2#
Jabbar wants to finish this one by submission but Rossi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jabbar.
Muhammad Jabbar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rossi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jabbar looking to control but Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jabbar won't let Rossi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Jabbar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Jabbar working for a guillotine from mount but Rossi is in no mood to give up.
Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Rossi is trying to stand.#ES#
Rossi somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
It seemed like Jabbar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jabbar avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jabbar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabbar wants to counter with a clinch but Rossi pushes him away.
Rossi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T6#
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Jabbar slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
A little jabbing left from Jabbar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rossi misses with a left hand
and Jabbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Jabbar moves into the clinch.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Jabbar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi throws a leg kick
and Jabbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Jabbar's head but Jabbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jabbar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rossi cracks Jabbar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T7#
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jabbar misses with a left hand
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jabbar misses with an uppercut.
Rossi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jabbar.
Jabbar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Muhammad Jabbar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Jabbar misses.#T8#
Rossi looks for the body kick but Jabbar saw that one coming.
Rossi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #KD2#
Jabbar drops his shoulder and cracks Rossi with a huge uppercut! Rossi goes down! Can Jabbar 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!
Jabbar stops Rossi from standing up.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Rossi is keeping the position.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
Jabbar sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Jabbar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jabbar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
Jabbar looking to pass the guard.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rossi keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass.
Jabbar stops Rossi from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rossi swinging wildly here.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi lands a nice shot that snaps Jabbar's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Jabbar 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rossi misses with a kick to the body
enabling Jabbar to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi throws a jab when Jabbar was well out of range.
Rossi lands a nice hook to Jabbar's body. Jabbar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jabbar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Jabbar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Rossi gets tackled into the cage by Jabbar. Jabbar maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Jabbar jumps into guard, dragging Rossi to the mat. #T1##SU#
Rossi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rossi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jabbar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jabbar. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jabbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mario Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Jabbar slips the punch.#T2#
A shot to the body from Rossi misses #CL2#
and Jabbar counters by clinching up.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jabbar lands a shot to the body.
Rossi tries a body shot but Jabbar blocks it.
Jabbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jabbar controls his hands. #TD2#
Jabbar jumps guard. #SU#
Rossi gets to his feet - Jabbar follows without any prompting.
Rossi misses the jab.#CL2#
Jabbar closes the distance and pushes Rossi back into the cage.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabbar takes a shot to the head.
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards. #T3#
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Jabbar tries to pull guard but Rossi won't allow it.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jabbars head. #TD2#
Jabbar pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Jabbar working for a triangle but Rossi defends it easily.
Jabbar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jabbar wants to sweep here but Rossi controlling him for the moment.
Rossi wanted to stand there but Jabbar had control of the position.
Jabbar wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rossi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jabbar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rossi has managed to get both his arms back between Jabbar's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rossi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Rossi stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Rossi tries to bum rush Jabbar with a series of wild strikes but Jabbar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jabbar throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Rossi scores with a head kick. Jabbar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Rossi misses with a left hand
and Jabbar counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rossi misses with a head kick. #T5#
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Jabbar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Rossi.#T6#
A big right from Jabbar misses.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi misses with a looping left.
Jabbar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rossi.
Rossi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jabbar counter with a right hand.
Rossi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jabbar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jabbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossi.
A nice side step and Jabbar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rossi dips to his left and cracks Jabbar with an uppercut!
Rossi looks for the body kick but Jabbar saw that one coming.
Jabbar throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Jabbar unleashes a big counter combination but Rossi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Jabbar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T8#
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jabbar to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jabbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jabbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T9#
Jabbar avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Jabbar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Jabbar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jabbar! But no joy.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Jabbar moves out of range.
Jabbar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rossi.
Jabbar moves away from the strike by Rossi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi throws a hook but Jabbar blocks it.
Rossi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jabbar takes a step back to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jabbar 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Jabbar!
After the fight, Muhammad Jabbar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PL MMA 40 Big Day!!!
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a low kick, looking for Rossi's leg but Rossi calmly moves out of range.
Van Gaal throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Gaal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a body kick.
Van Gaal tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rossi moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
Van Gaal digs a good hook to Rossi's body.
Van Gaal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Van Gaal throws a body kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Van Gaal takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Gaal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Rossi.
Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Gaal scores with a head kick. Rossi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Gaal misses the shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi throws a head kick but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Rossi misses with the combination. #CL#
Rossi clinches up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rossi blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Gaal lands a body shot.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Rossi pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Gaal tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Rossi tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Van Gaal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Van Gaal.
Rossi pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Rossi. #T3#
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Van Gaal cracks Rossi with a nice body shot.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Gaal or not.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi is working Van Gaal over against the cage.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Gaal or not.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Rossi. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
Good body shot from Van Gaal.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Rossi lands a body punch.
Van Gaal looks winded!
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rossi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi 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#
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Rossi throws a head kick but Van Gaal moves out of range.
It seemed like Van Gaal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Gaal can do to turn this around?
Van Gaal throws a low kick but Rossi moves out of range easily.
Rossi throws a big counter combination but Van Gaal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Gaal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossi throws a head kick but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick that knocks Rossi off balance momentarily.
Van Gaal connects with an inside leg kick.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Gaal punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Gaal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Gaal is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
Van Gaal dodges the punch combination from Rossi. #T1#
Rossi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick from Rossi.
Van Gaal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Rossi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a thumping low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Gaal 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.
Van Gaal throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Van Gaal.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Gaal.
Rossi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rossi rushes Van Gaal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a short shot to the head.
Mario Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Rossi.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Van Gaal tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Van Gaal.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal - that landed with a thud.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal stalling in the clinch.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rossi as Van Gaal tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Van Gaal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal is breathing heavily.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal scores with a hook to the body.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi 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.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards. #ROC#
Van Gaal is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Van Gaal is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Gaal thows a leg kick but Rossi checks it
letting Rossi counter with a right hand. #CL#
Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Gaal, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Gaal.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi lands a body punch.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
Van Gaal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rossi works on Van Gaal's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
Rossi is working Van Gaal over against the cage.
Good body shot from Rossi.
A hook to the body from Rossi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Rossi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Van Gaal! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rossi is unloading with more strikes now! Van Gaal drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Cholo Van Gaal spoke after the fight, saying 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.

Event: PL MMA 36 McDonald vs Inarrit
Date: May 06, 2020

#R1#
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Austin throws a sloppy body shot
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Austin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Austin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Austin misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi. #CL2#
Rossi clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi tries a body shot but Austin blocks it.
Austin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Austin is looking to break free of the clinch but Rossi has double underhooks.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
Austin wants to get back to striking at distance but Rossi won't allow it.
Rossi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossi tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Austin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Austin working hard to break the clinch.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Austin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Austins head.
Rossi tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Austin has been cut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Austin.
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Austin.
Rossi tries a body shot but Austin blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Austin misses with some punches.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Austin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossi tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Rossi.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Austin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Rossi. #T3#
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Austin.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin has had enough of the clinch but Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
Rossi has Austin pressed against the cage, preventing Austin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rossi gets through Austin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Austin breaks from the clinch.
Rossi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Austin misses.
Rossi throws a fast counter high kick but Austin manages to duck under it in time.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Austin's front leg but catches the back leg as Austin tries to avoid it.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Austin looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Austin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range 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!
Austin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rossi lands a body punch.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Austin'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#
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Austin throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Austin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rossi slips under a jab from Austin.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Austin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rossi lands a jab to Austin's midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Austin blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Austin misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Austin throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyle Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Austin misses with a double jab
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Austin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Rossi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mario Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Austin is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circle, before Rossi throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Austin's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rossi lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mario Rossi!
After the fight, Mario Rossi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PL MMA 31* Knox vs The Human
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Aguinaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aguinaldo prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aguinaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi throws a good cross that connects.
Aguinaldo throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
As Aguinaldo looks to move away, Rossi throws a big counter combo but Aguinaldo just gets out of the way.
Rossi looks to land a combination but Aguinaldo avoids it well.
Rossi misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Rossi needs to keep his hands up - Aguinaldo had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguinaldo 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.
Rossi connects with a right hand. Aguinaldo shakes it off.
Aguinaldo misses with a body shot
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Aguinaldo is rocked!
Aguinaldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aguinaldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?#T1##CL#
Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Rossi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rossi pushes Aguinaldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Aguinaldo 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.
Whack! Rossi lands a heavy head kick that drops Aguinaldo. The ref tackles Rossi to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Aguinaldo was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Emilio Aguinaldo stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: PL MMA 26 Rossi vs Dagestanski
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dagestanskiy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Dagestanskiy saw that one coming.
Dagestanskiy lands a really nice looking cross but Rossi seems unphased.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dagestanskiy 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.
Rossi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi misses with a leg kick.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Dagestanskiy.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Dagestanskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dagestanskiy throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dagestanskiy is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it. #TD2#
Dagestanskiy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rossi's guard.#T1#
Dagestanskiy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy throws a big elbow that misses.
Dagestanskiy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagestanskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dagestanskiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy prevents Rossi from getting back to his feet.
Rossi 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.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dagestanskiy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rossi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but Dagestanskiy breaks away and moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy lands with a nice combination. Rossi backs away looking to recover.
Dagestanskiy connects with the punch.
Dagestanskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossi wants to clinch up but Dagestanskiy keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Dagestanskiy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dagestanskiy cracks Rossi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi staying out of range there.#T3#
Dagestanskiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossi's head.
Dagestanskiy throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Rossi counters by moving into the clinch.
Dagestanskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Dagestanskiy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Rossi stands up and waves to Dagestanskiy to follow him.
Dagestanskiy tries for a takedown but Rossi circles away easily
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Dagestanskiy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dagestanskiy darts in looking for a takedown but Rossi gets double underhooks and turns Dagestanskiy into the cage.
As Dagestanskiy tries to get set, Rossi tries to push him back and clinch up but Dagestanskiy manages to avoid the attempt.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dagestanskiy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rossi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Dagestanskiy.
A cross from Dagestanskiy lands.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Dagestanskiy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dagestanskiy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dagestanskiy momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Rossi lands with a kick to the temple. Dagestanskiy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dagestanskiy connects with a right hand. Rossi shakes it off.
Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Dagestanskiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rossi sprawls well. Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dagestanskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but Dagestanskiy breaks away and moves out of range.
Rossi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Rossi moves into the clinch.
Dagestanskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dagestanskiy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rossi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dagestanskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Khaba Dagestanskiy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rossi throws a right and a left that Dagestanskiy avoids nicely.
Rossi tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so Dagestanskiy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dagestanskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Dagestanskiy stops Rossi from standing up.
Dagestanskiy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Dagestanskiy is looking to work some ground and pound but Rossi has wrist control.#ES#
Rossi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dagestanskiy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dagestanskiy shoots and misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dagestanskiy dives in and grabs Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rossi pushes down on Dagestanskiy's head and hops out.#T1#
Nice cross by Dagestanskiy.
Rossi moves out of range as Dagestanskiy strikes.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Dagestanskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi wants to land a leg kick but Dagestanskiy is out of range.
Khaba Dagestanskiy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dagestanskiy thuds his right hand into Rossi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Rossi misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Dagestanskiy slips a straight right by Rossi.
Dagestanskiy cracks Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rossi scores with a punch to the head.
Dagestanskiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossi.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy with a nice cross.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dagestanskiy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dagestanskiy throws out the jab. #TD2#
Dagestanskiy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rossi!
Rossi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dagestanskiy off and has taken his back!
Rossi keeps control of the position as Dagestanskiy tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dagestanskiy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rossi has good solid back control here. #T3#
Rossi not allowing Dagestanskiy to control his hands.
I would not like to be Dagestanskiy right now.
Rossi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rossi continues to stall.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dagestanskiy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dagestanskiy breaks Rossi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Dagestanskiy distracts Rossi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dagestanskiy throws a big right hand that misses.
Dagestanskiy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Dagestanskiy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Dagestanskiy won't allow Rossi to get back to his feet.
Dagestanskiy throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Dagestanskiy stands and throws Rossi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khaba Dagestanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dagestanskiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dagestanskiy blocks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dagestanskiy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one.
Dagestanskiy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossi is fending him off so far but Dagestanskiy persists. Nope, Rossi circles away and we're back to standing.
Dagestanskiy misses with an uppercut.
Rossi is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Dagestanskiy lands with an overhand left.
Rossi misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dagestanskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dagestanskiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Dagestanskiy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rossi is not content to let Dagestanskiy control the position.
Rossi is trying to stand up here but Dagestanskiy is controlling him well.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control the action in half guard but Rossi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rossi is trying to stand.
Dagestanskiy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rossi is looking to escape.
Dagestanskiy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dagestanskiy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rossi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dagestanskiy scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rossi is refusing to be controlled, as Dagestanskiy sits in half guard.
Rossi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dagestanskiy.
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!
Rossi is trying to stand back up but Dagestanskiy is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rossi staying out of range there.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dagestanskiy fails with a takedown attempt.
As Dagestanskiy looks to move away, Rossi throws a big counter combo but Dagestanskiy just gets out of the way.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy misses with an uppercut.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dagestanskiy.
Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dagestanskiy misses with a looping right.#T4#
Rossi lands a head kick. Dagestanskiy smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Khaba Dagestanskiy has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Dagestanskiy there.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dagestanskiy is looking to clinch.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dagestanskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dagestanskiy misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Rossi counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dagestanskiy working aggressively here.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dagestanskiys head.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khaba Dagestanskiy.
I've got Dagestanskiy 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaba Dagestanskiy!
Khaba Dagestanskiy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Demolition 1 - Falcone v Mfer
Date: Dec 27, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rossi.
White checks a leg kick.
As Rossi tries to get set, White tries to push him back and clinch up but Rossi manages to avoid the attempt.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi throws a low kick but White moves out of range easily.
White tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rossi pivots, looking for a leg kick but White is out of range and Rossi settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Rossi.
White is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
White avoids the body shot from Rossi. #CL#
White gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
White slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from White misses its target.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Nice defenses there by White.
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossi as he avoids it easily.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rossi manages to circle out of the way.
Rossi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rossi takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rossi.
Rossi throws a leg kick but White moved away.
As Rossi tries to get set, White tries to push him back and clinch up but Rossi manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
White gets a clinch.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
White blocking some punches. #T2#
Rossi tries a body shot but White blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
A short left from Rossi.
A short uppercut from White.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Rossi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White misses with the head strike.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the cage.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
Rossi tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the cage.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Rossi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. White seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rossi can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from White.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi. #T3#
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White is working Rossi over against the cage.
White misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rossi. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
White moves in looking to clinch but Rossi pushes him off.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from White. That one must have hurt.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and White moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
White blocking some punches.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White misses with the head strike. #TD#
Rossi is fighting off a takedown attempt but White is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rossi to the mat. Rossi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rossi pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
White postures up. #ES2#
Rossi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. White has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
A body shot lands from Rossi.
White has Rossi pressed against the cage, preventing Rossi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from White.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rossi lands a shot to the body.#BC#
White manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossi. That's going to slow White down.
Rossi swings for the body but White moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Rossi 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#
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
White tries to clinch
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
White is looking to clinch.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi misses the jab.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
White staying out of range there.
White seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through White's defenses.
White sizes up Rossi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
White closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from White.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
White working aggressively here.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi throws a body punch but White moves out of range. #T2#
Rossi misses with a looping right.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Rossi throws out a powerful jab.
Rossi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
White drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rossi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rossi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rossi is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
White fails to land a wild elbow strike.
White misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
White connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rossi some visible discomfort.
White trying to control the position but Rossi is working away.
White creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
White trying to control the action but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Rossi tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is working Rossi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rossi taking punishment in the form of punches.
White misses with the ground and pound.
White trying to control the action but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Rossi is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB#
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White throws a strike aimed at the side of Rossi's head but Rossi avoids it well.
Rossi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rossi is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rossi avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Rossi kicks White off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
White clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi 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!
#R3#
Rossi lands a nice looking kick to the body. White takes a step back to recover.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rossi throws a hook but White blocks it.
White is looking to counter punch.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rossi throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rossi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. White checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Rossi gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
Ronnie White has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
White lands a right hand.
White is trying to drag Rossi to the mat but Rossi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossi circles away.
Rossi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
White is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rossi connects with the punch.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossi circles away.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi lands a body shot. #T2#
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Rossi.
White is looking to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch.
Rossi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White is looking to counter punch.
Mario Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rossi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Rossi scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi misses with a hook #CL#
and White moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
White misses with some punches. #T3#
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rossi has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
White lands with a left to the head.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
White lands a takedown into guard.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White won't allow Rossi to get back to his feet.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet but White is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rossi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White with a nice head shot there.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rossi wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it. #T4##SU#
White stands up from Rossi's guard - White perhaps looking for a knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as White blocks the leg kick.
White checks a low kick from Rossi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi scores with a leg kick. #CL#
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Rossi misses.
White darts in trying to clinch
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rossi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mario Rossi just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
As Rossi tries to get set, White tries to push him back and clinch up but Rossi manages to avoid the attempt.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White moves to clinch but Rossi breaks away
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Rossi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
Good work by Rossi as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
White moves out of range of the body kick from Rossi.
White tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rossi manages to circle out of the way.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossi.#CL#
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
A body shot lands from Rossi.
White tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White blocks a body shot from Rossi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
White tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing White back against the cage. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White tries to counter by clinching up but Rossi breaks away and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rossi 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 White has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
White ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
White is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
Rossi scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rossi, right into the meat.
Rossi misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely. #T3#
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
White is looking to clinch.
White moves in looking to clinch but Rossi pushes him off.#CL#
White clinches up with Rossi and pushes him back against the cage.
Rossi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good exchange - Rossi coming out on top.#CL#
White gets a clinch. #T4#
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
White blocking some punches.
White misses with a hook from 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!
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossis head. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rossi manages to circle out of the way.
Rossi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by White.#CL#
White darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rossi misses with a body shot.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi lands with a good body shot.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
White closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi misses the jab.
White wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from Rossi both land. Nice combination.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rossi scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Rossi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
White tries to clinch but Rossi moves away
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by White.
Ronnie White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rossi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and White is able to avoid easily.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Rossi gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
White tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rossi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head.
White wants to clinch.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mario Rossi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
White looks to clinch
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Rossi misses with a body kick.
White is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
Rossi misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
Rossi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rossi throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
Rossi swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Rossi lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rossi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 44:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi is the new welterweight champion!
Mario Rossi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 124
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body shot
and Marciano 3rd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rossi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marciano 3rd tries to score with a low kick but Rossi moves his leg out of the way.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi stuns Marciano 3rd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd looks to throw a body kick
and Rossi counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been told by Marciano 3rd's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd misses with a leg kick.
Rossi throws a right and a left that Marciano 3rd avoids nicely.
Marciano 3rd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi moves out of range as Marciano 3rd strikes.#T1#
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rossi.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano 3rd throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Marciano 3rd backs off Rossi throws a huge counter combo but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it all.
Rossi tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd misses with a straight left.
Marciano 3rd connects with a crisp jab.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body punch
and Rossi counters with a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a wild body kick that Rossi sees coming a mile off.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Marciano 3rd.
Rossi lands with a good body shot.
Marciano 3rd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd throws a head kick that Rossi semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd misses the body punch
and Rossi counters with a head kick. That will keep Marciano 3rd thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Rossi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marciano 3rd blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano 3rd tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi working aggressively here.
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano 3rd.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marciano 3rds head.
Marciano 3rd scores with a shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Marciano 3rd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marciano 3rd.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano 3rd controls his hands.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries to work over Marciano 3rd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano 3rd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Marciano 3rd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd is trying to stall.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marciano 3rd has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Marciano 3rd throws a right hand that misses
and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marciano 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Marciano 3rd swinging wildly here.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marciano 3rd. Marciano 3rd obviously looking to wear him down.
Marciano 3rd takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Rossi darts in and clinches Marciano 3rd up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rossi as Marciano 3rd tries to tie him up.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd. #T1#
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Marciano 3rd tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano 3rd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rossi can turn it around.
Marciano 3rd tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd misses with the head strike.
Marciano 3rd has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Marciano 3rd has Rossi pushed against the cage.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Rossi tries to work over Marciano 3rd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mario Rossi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marciano 3rd has Rossi pressed against the cage. #T2#
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano 3rd is trying to break free.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano 3rd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd tries to break free but Rossi pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Marciano 3rd throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi. #T3#
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Rossi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano 3rd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano 3rd lands a left hand. #BC#
Marciano 3rd breaks from the clinch.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Marciano 3rd.
Rossi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano 3rd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marciano 3rd scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Rossi darts in and clinches Marciano 3rd up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Marciano 3rd on the inside. #T4#
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano 3rd can't break the clinch. #BC#
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rossi works Marciano 3rd's body with a nice hook.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Marciano 3rd slips the punch.
Marciano 3rd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano 3rd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano 3rd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marciano 3rd misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
Marciano 3rd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rossi scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Marciano 3rd finds it's way through Rossi's defenses.
Marciano 3rd slips under a jab.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano 3rd throws out the jab.
Frank Marciano 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano 3rd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano 3rd.
Rossi checks a low kick from Marciano 3rd.
Rossi checks a leg kick nicely.
Marciano 3rd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd tries a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
Marciano 3rd ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
A low kick from Marciano 3rd is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a low kick, right behind Marciano 3rd 's knee.
Marciano 3rd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Rossi looks to land a combination but Marciano 3rd avoids it well.
Marciano 3rd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi walks into a straight right hand from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank Marciano 3rd is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano 3rd throws a sloppy body shot
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano 3rd cracks Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano 3rd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Rossi forces Marciano 3rd back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marciano 3rd.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Marciano 3rd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Marciano 3rd tries to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling the position.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano 3rd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marciano 3rd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano 3rd's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd misses with some punches.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marciano 3rd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano 3rd blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd is trying to break free.
Marciano 3rd wants to break free but Rossi has control.
Rossi lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossi is keeping busy.#BC#
Marciano 3rd breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rossi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a body kick
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano 3rd throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rossi misses with a few strikes there.
Mario Rossi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Marciano 3rd's head but Marciano 3rd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi slips a straight right by Marciano 3rd.
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano 3rd circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano 3rd throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi lands a right hook to the body.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a low kick.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marciano 3rd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rossi 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RISE 117 Kilpatrick v Mfer
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
OMalley slips a straight right by Rossi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OMalley is defended easily by Rossi.
Rossi throws a head kick but OMalley moves out of range.
We've been informed that OMalley 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.
OMalley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to avoid it but OMalley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossi to the ground. Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
OMalley checks a low kick from Rossi.
OMalley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rossi swivels and escapes.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks OMalley off balance momentarily.
OMalley with a poor takedown
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
OMalley misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but OMalley manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rossi cracks OMalley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OMalley dives in for a single leg takedown but Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
OMalley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OMalley scrambles back to his feet.
OMalley slips a jab from Rossi.
OMalley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
OMalley shoots in but Rossi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OMalley shoots and misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OMalley takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
OMalley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with OMalley's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
OMalley is rocked!
OMalley shoots for a double leg takedown but Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed OMalley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OMalley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rossi swivels and escapes.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but OMalley ducks down to avoid it.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OMalley blocks a jab.
OMalley shoots in but Rossi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by OMalley or perhaps it was just good defense by Rossi, which made it look bad.
No luck for OMalley with that takedown attempt.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
OMalley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OMalley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to avoid it but OMalley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossi to the ground. Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rossi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw.
OMalley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but OMalley slips the punch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rossi enables OMalley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rossi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Rossi pushes OMalley off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OMalley shoots for a takedown but Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OMalley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rossi's waist but Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OMalley off to one side.
As OMalley looks to move away, Rossi throws a big counter combo but OMalley just gets out of the way.
Rossi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
OMalley defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
OMalley dives in for a single leg takedown but Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rossi with a nice cross.
OMalley slips under a jab.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but OMalley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OMalley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
OMalley has his takedown stuffed
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for OMalley with that takedown attempt.
OMalley fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping OMalley under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
OMalley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OMalley shoots in and drives through. Rossi sprawls well.
OMalley on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
OMalley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Rossi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes OMalley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Conor OMalley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi lands with a thumping leg kick.
OMalley takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OMalley shoots and misses
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi cracks OMalley with a good jab.
OMalley is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
OMalley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##TD2#
Rossi gets caught napping as OMalley dives in and scores a takedown. Rossi manages to retain guard.#ES#
Rossi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. OMalley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
OMalley seems to have recovered his senses.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rossi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
OMalley is breathing heavily.
OMalley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OMalleys head.
A short left from Rossi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mario Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but OMalley moved out of range.
OMalley wants to counter with a clinch but Rossi pushes him away.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but OMalley is out of range.
Rossi digs a good body shot into OMalley's ribs.
Rossi moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi lands with a nice body punch.
OMalley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OMalley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but OMalley ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rossi catches OMalley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No luck with that takedown attempt from OMalley.
OMalley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OMalley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rossi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rossi wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rossi connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossi as he avoids it easily.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Rossi cracks OMalley with a good jab.
OMalley avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. OMalley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OMalley has his takedown stuffed
and Rossi counters with a straight that turns OMalley's legs to rubber! Rossi pushes forward with more strikes and OMalley goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
A very excited looking Mario Rossi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RISE 109 Falcone v Kilpatrick
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rossi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hauweg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been informed that Rossi 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.#CL2#
Rossi pushes Hauweg up against the cage in a clinch.
Hauweg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hauweg blocking some punches.
Hauweg has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hauweg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rossi.
Rossi pushes Hauweg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Hauweg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Hauweg lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Rossi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hauweg is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi is trying to break the clinch but Hauweg has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Hauweg lands a nice uppercut.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Hauweg.
We've been hearing reports that Hauweg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hauweg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rossi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rossi tries a body shot but Hauweg blocks it.
Hauweg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi takes a shot to the head.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
Hauweg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Hauweg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hauweg throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Hauweg throws a body shot but no joy.
Hauweg lands with a hook. Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hauweg lands a jab.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Hauweg moved out of range nicely.
Hauweg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Rossi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Hauweg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauweg. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hauweg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hauweg misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Hauweg has hold of one of Rossi's legs. Rossi is fighting the takedown attempt but Hauweg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hauweg throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Hauweg distracts Rossi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hauweg stops Rossi from standing up.
Hauweg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Hauweg from controlling successfully.
Hauweg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Rossi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hauweg is controlling him.
Hauweg landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Rossi has his feet on Hauweg's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Hauweg dips to his left and cracks Rossi with an uppercut!
Rossi stuns Hauweg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Hauweg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Rossi throws the left hand but Hauweg avoids the punch easily.
Rossi swings for the body but Hauweg moves out of range.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hauweg with a poor takedown
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Hauweg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Rossi. Those never looked like landing.
Hauweg slips under a jab from Rossi.
Sloppy strikes from Rossi. Those never looked like landing.
Hauweg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Rossi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Hauweg dives in for a single leg takedown but Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hauweg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Hauweg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hauweg is looking to counter punch.
Hauweg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Hauweg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.
Hauweg tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hauweg fails with the takedown.
Rossi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hauweg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rossi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hauweg somewhat.
Rossi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi 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#
Hauweg throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Hauweg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hauweg just misses with a punch to the body.
Hauweg lands a jab to the head.
Hauweg connects with a right hand. Rossi shakes it off.
Hauweg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bob Hauweg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hauweg thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hauweg is defended easily by Rossi.
Hauweg with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauweg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mario Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Hauweg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.#T1#
Rossi leaves Hauweg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rossi tries to counter with a clinch but Hauweg shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Hauweg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Hauweg counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Hauweg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rossi wants to control but Hauweg postures up.
Rossi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hauweg working the head with strikes.
Rossi defending against the ground and pound.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet but Hauweg drags him back down.
Rossi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hauweg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hauweg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hauweg stops Rossi from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Rossi taking some punishment here, with Hauweg in his half guard. #ES2#
Rossi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hauweg is on him like a limpet, forcing Rossi back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Hauweg is trying to stall.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Hauweg. #BC2#
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hauweg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Hauweg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rossi as he jumps to the side.
Rossi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hauweg in his tracks.
Rossi misses the jab.
Hauweg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Hauweg moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Rossi swings for the body but Hauweg moves out of range.
Hauweg attempts a counter takedown but Rossi avoids it well and moves away.
Hauweg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossi as he avoids it easily.
Rossi tries to clinch but Hauweg moves out of range.
Hauweg fails with a takedown attempt.
Rossi throws a wild body kick that Hauweg sees coming a mile off.
Hauweg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hauweg.
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hauweg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hauweg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Hauweg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hauweg throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hauweg misses the shot to the body.
Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hauweg scores with a shot to the body.
Hauweg lands a head shot.
Rossi walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hauweg loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Hauweg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with Hauweg's head.
Rossi cracks Hauweg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hauweg misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi misses with a hook. Hauweg ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Rossi 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. 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#
Hauweg just misses with a punch to the body.
Hauweg slips under a jab from Rossi.
Rossi motions for Hauweg to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hauweg feinted with a counter takedown.
Hauweg shoots in but Rossi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rossi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hauweg throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Rossi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hauweg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hauweg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rossi as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Rossi catches Hauweg right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Hauweg is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hauweg doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Hauweg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hauweg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rossi walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hauweg drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rossi swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hauweg's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BFF 86: Grayce vs. Rey Roy III
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rossi is looking for the big counter here.
Steele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
Steele lands a jab to the nose.
Rossi slips under a jab from Steele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Rossi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Steele backs off Rossi throws a huge counter combo but Steele manages to avoid it all.
Rossi blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Steele. That snapped Rossi's head back.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi slips under a jab from Steele.
Rossi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steele throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi slips under a jab from Steele.
Steele moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRossi.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Steele rushes Rossi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands. #TD#
Steele drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rossi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steele 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.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Steele won't let him.
Steele is trying to control the position but Rossi postures up.
Steele tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Steele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rossi won't allow Steele to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rossi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Steele is tightening it up a little... Rossi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rossi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rossi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Steele!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stanley Steele!
Stanley Steele seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BFF 83: McDaniel vs. Grayce
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Nickal.
Nickal lands with a cross.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Nickal counters with a shoot takedown. Rossi fights it but they end up in guard.
Nickal won't allow Rossi to get back to his feet.
Rossi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rossi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nickal dives into side control.
Rossi is trying to buck Nickal off.
An elbow from Nickal crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nickal asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nickal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rossi down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Rossi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nickal asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
Nickal advances to mount.
Nickal trying to control but Rossi is having none of it.
Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal throwing strikes here but Rossi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nickal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Nickal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rossi holds on to Nickal as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Nickal controlling from mount.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Rossi is squirming around nicely.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound.
Rossi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound.
Rossi is trying to stand up.#T3##SUB#
Nickal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rossi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rossi! #SUB#
Rossi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rossi wants to get up but he can't break Nickal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Rossi is proving a slippery customer.
Rossi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Nickal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Nickal has his foot on Rossi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rossi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nickal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rossi uses it to pass to side control.
Nickal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Still in half guard, Nickal seems content to control.
Rossi is looking to escape.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Rossi defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rossi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rossi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rossi wants to stand and escape but Nickal is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Nickal drops back looking for a leg! Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rossi manages to kick Nickal off! Nickal jumps back into Rossi's guard.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rossi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Nickal won't allow Rossi to get back to his feet. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nickal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rossi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing Rossi from standing up. #SUB#
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Nickal won't let him.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rossi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Rossi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal.
Rossi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nickal is controlling him.
Nickal is in close to Rossi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickal advances to half guard. #SUB#
Nickal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Rossi defends it. #T8#
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rossi's head.
Nickal throwing shots but Rossi is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickal connects with a nice short shot to Rossi's temple. #SUB#
Nickal is working for a kimura but Rossi is defending it quite comfortably.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Rossi is defending the position. #T9#
Nickal is keen to just control but Rossi is a slippery customer.
Nickal with the ground and pound but Rossi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rossi wants to stand but Nickal is controlling the position.
Nickal stays in close to Rossi's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rossi tries to clinch up.
Nickal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickal swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Nickal's shoulder, as Nickal tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Nickal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Nickal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Nickal saw that one coming.
Jab by Nickal.
Nickal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Nickal lands with a cross.
Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rossi tries to clinch up.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nickal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Nickal misses the jab.#T1#
Rossi lands a right hook to the body.
Nickal works the jab nicely.
Rossi scores with a nice strike.
Nickal scores with a jab.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Nickal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rossi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rossi. Those never looked like landing.
Nickal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Nickal ducks down to avoid it.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal moves away from the strike by Rossi. #T2##TD#
Nickal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rossi to the ground. Nickal is now in Rossi's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Rossi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Nickal has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Rossi avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickal.
Nickal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickal.
Nickal trying to control the position but instead, Rossi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nickal into the ropes.
Nickal throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Nickal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rossi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Rossi dips to his left and cracks Nickal with an uppercut!
Nickal slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Nickal is out of range.
Nickal with a poor takedown
and Nickal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rossi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nickal is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rossi 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.
Nickal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nickal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickal works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickal throws out a leg kick but Rossi moves out of range and Nickal only half commits.
Rossi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rossi scrambles back to his feet.#T5#
Rossi slips a jab from Nickal.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal.
Nickal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rossi sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Nickal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Nickal misses with a kick to the body.
Nickal lands a slapping body shot.
Nickal misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Rossi avoids it well and moves away.
Rossi throws a hook but Nickal blocks it.#T6#
Rossi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rossi misses with a right hand #TD#
so Nickal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead Rossi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rossi is one step ahead there.
Rossi slips nicely into half guard.
Nickal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickal.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Nickal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rossi has passed into side control.
Rossi trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nickal trying to control from the bottom.
Nickal gets full guard.#SU2#
Rossi stands and steps away. Nickal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Nickal slips under a jab.#T8#
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickal steps away.
Rossi scores with a jab to the head.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Nickal moves away and avoids it.
Nickal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nickal misses with a straight left.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickal misses with a left hand
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi slips under a jab from Nickal.
Nickal connects with a body shot.
Nickal swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossi.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Rossi avoids it well and moves away.#T9#
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Nickal saw that one coming.
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An inside leg kick from Nickal misses.
Nickal slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi 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.
Rossi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Nickal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal postures up in Rossi's guard and throws a big left but Rossi blocks it.
Nickal trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Rossi.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Bo Nickal!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Mario Rossi!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Bo Nickal!

Bo Nickal wins by split decision!
Bo Nickal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BFF 81: Kemp vs. Kawamata II
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Bull ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Rossi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bull is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balder Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi lands a head kick!
Bull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Bull swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi moves out of range as Bull strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
As Bull backs off Rossi throws a huge counter combo but Bull manages to avoid it all.
Rossi misses with a hook. Bull ducked under it nicely.
Bull misses with a hook to the body
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rossi walks into a left hand.
Bull ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Bull counters with a right hand to the body.
Rossi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bull is out of range.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bull.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi throws a jab when Bull was well out of range.
Rossi walks into a left hand.
Bull's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull misses with a body shot
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bull throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Rossi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bull on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rossi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bull is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rossi takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bull misses the target.
Rossi lands a really nice looking cross but Bull seems unphased.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bull scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one. #CL#
Bull darts in and clinches Rossi up against the ropes.
Bull lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Bull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Bull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Bull working aggressively here. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Bull avoids it with no problem.
Bull scores with a punch to the head.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bull moves away.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Bull.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4##CL2#
Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bull.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Bull misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Bull as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Rossi has Bull up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bull.
Bull misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Bull.
Bull lands with a right to the head.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bull's elbow.
Bull can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bull lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.#T5#
Bull digs a good hook to Rossi's body.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Bull throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Bull swings widly with a right hand
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Bull will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bull on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bull misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Bull.
Rossi walks into a stiff left hand from Bull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull misses with a looping left.
Bull tests Rossi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T6#
Bull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Bull.
Bull throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Bull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bull misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Rossi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good shot there by Bull.#CL2#
Rossi clinches.
Bull wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Bull.
Bull throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Bull misses with a punch to the body.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Bull's head.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bull blocking some punches. #T7#
Bull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Bull controls the action.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bull controls his hands.
Bull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bull tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Bull lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Bull is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bull scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rossi's hands.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T8#
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull connects with a single shot there.
Rossi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bull takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bull misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bull is looking to counter punch.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Bull throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T9#
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Bull counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Bull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Rossi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Bull slips the punch.
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bull throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Bull throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
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 Balder Bull will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi unleashes a big counter combination but Bull bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bull looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Bull throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Bull misses with a body shot
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bull punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Rossi blocks a jab.
Bull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi throws a body punch but Bull moves out of range.
Bull slips a jab from Rossi.#T1#
A jab from Bull misses.
Bull throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Bull is rocked!
Rossi throws the left hand but Bull avoids the punch easily.
Oh Bull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bull misses with a straight left.
Bull seems to have got his legs back now.
Rossi scores with a jab.
Bull lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Balder Bull is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Bull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rossi lands with a right hand.
Bull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rossi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Bull.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bull under the eye.
Bull checks a leg kick nicely.
Bull lands with a right hand.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Bull misses the target.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi flicks out a counter leg kick but Bull steps away.
A jab from Bull misses.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bull tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bull lands a body shot.
Bull throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.#T3#
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Bull misses with an uppercut
and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bull throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Bull moves out of range easily.
Rossi slips a jab from Bull.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Bull avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Bull lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bull wants to clinch
and Rossi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bull is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4#
Bull throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Bull was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bull misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bull misses with an uppercut.
Rossi swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Bull misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T5#
Bull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Bull throws an off balance right hand
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rossi counters with a thumping low kick.
Bull swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Bull lands a nice hook to Rossi's body. Rossi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bull looks to clinch
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Bull misses with a body punch
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp right that sends Bull to the canvas! Rossi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TWIN CROWN ROUND 2.
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martin looks for a takedown but Rossi sprawls well.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin darts in trying to clinch
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martin thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Rossi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martin fails with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Martin tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi throws a fast counter high kick but Martin manages to duck under it in time.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Martin gets tackled into the ropes by Rossi. Rossi maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Martin misses with a takedown
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Rossi does it's job there.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi connects with a leg kick. Martin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossi is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Rossi circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rossi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Martin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rossi scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Martin is rocked!
Rossi looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Rossi backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Martin's temple! It sends Martin violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Rossi celebrates and the doctors try to help Martin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BFF 76: Nti vs. Lesnar
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Lombardo takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a straight left.
Lombardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Lombardo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Rossi clinches.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Lombardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi 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.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rossi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombardo.
Rossi working hard to break the clinch.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombardo pushes Rossi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombardo 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.#T1#
Lombardo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rossi avoids it.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Lombardo on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lombardo.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Lombardo - that landed with a thud.
Rossi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lombardo fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombardo.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Lombardo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Lombardo lands a nice uppercut.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi avoiding damage as Lombardo throws knees to the body.
Lombardo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lombardo misses with a kick to the body.
Lombardo throws a leg kick
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Lombardo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rossi takes a step back to recover.
Rossi slips a straight right by Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi misses the body punch
and Lombardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi moves out of range of the leg kick from Lombardo.
A swing and a miss from Lombardo.
Jab from Lombardo.#T3#
Lombardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rossi 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 Lombardo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lombardo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lombardo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lombardo lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Rossi rushes Lombardo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombardo lands a body punch.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Lombardo controls the action.
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lombardo working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lombardo.
Rossi works on Lombardo's body with a couple of short punches.
Lombardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rossi is leaning against Lombardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lombardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo cracks Rossi with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
Lombardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossi.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Lombardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lombardo.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Lombardo lands with a left to the head.
Lombardo is leaning against Rossi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi misses with the head strike. #T5#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lombardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lombardo cracks Rossi with a nice body shot.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Rossi's ribcage. Rossi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rossi. #BC#
Lombardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombardo digs a good hook to Rossi's body.
Santino Lombardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Lombardo tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lombardo blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Lombardo fails to land. #T6#
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Lombardo prevents Rossi from breaking the clinch.
Lombardo lands a nice uppercut.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the ropes.
Lombardo lands a shot to the body.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lombardo fails to land.
A short right from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lombardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombardo.
Rossi looks winded!
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lombardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T7#
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombardo prevents a body shot from Rossi.
A short right from Lombardo on the inside.
Lombardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
A short uppercut from Lombardo.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a head punch that misses.
Lombardo throws a head punch that misses.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Lombardo scores with a hook to the body.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
Lombardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Lombardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Lombardo. #T8#
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rossi working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Lombardo.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Lombardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Lombardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Lombardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lombardo.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lombardo.
Lombardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
Lombardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lombardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T9#
Lombardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossis head.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo gets through Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Rossi's ribcage. Rossi let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Lombardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rossi tries to move into range but Lombardo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Rossi is rocked!
Lombardo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lombardo finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Rossi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Rossi misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo throws a low kick, looking for Rossi's leg but Rossi calmly moves out of range.
Rossi moves out of range as Lombardo throws a body kick.
Rossi seems to have recovered his senses.
A left lands for Lombardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R2#
Lombardo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Rossi clinches up against the ropes.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi has had enough of the clinch but Lombardo keeps him there for the moment.
Lombardo is leaning against Rossi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the ropes.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the ropes.
Lombardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lombardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Lombardo works on Rossi's body with a couple of short punches.
Lombardo is stalling here.
Lombardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Lombardo lands a body punch.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo scores with a hook to the body.
Lombardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Lombardo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rossi! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Lombardo is unloading with more strikes now! Rossi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Lombardo!
A less than humble Santino Lombardo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BFF 73: Nti vs. Hill 2
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Chaos tries for a takedown but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Chaos, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Chaos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rossi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet but Chaos drags him back down.#ES2#
Rossi throws Chaos to one side and escapes!
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Chaos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi counters with a nice leg kick.
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Chaos drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Rossi pushes Chaos off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Chaos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Rossi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chaos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rossi tries to kick Chaos off but Chaos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chaos passes to full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rossi is in a horrible position here. Chaos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chaos unloading with bombs!
Rossi is desperately trying to improve his position but Chaos has a good base and remains in mount.
Chaos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rossi is looking to escape. #T2#
You get the feeling that Rossi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chaos has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rossi's face.
Chaos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chaos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rossi looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rossi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Chaos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rossi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Chaos working the ground and pound effectively.
Chaos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rossi looks a forlorn figure.
Chaos lands with some strikes.
Chaos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rossi is looking to escape.
Rossi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chaos punching from mount but Rossi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chaos throws some wild stikes that Rossi manages to avoid easily.
Chaos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rossi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T4#
Rossi tries to hold on but Chaos pushes him away.
Rossi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi tries to hold on but Chaos postures up.
Chaos lands a couple of good shots and Rossi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Chaos looking for the choke from the back.
Chaos lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Rossi trying to control the position but Chaos manages to sink in the hooks.
Chaos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rossi trying to get back to his feet but Chaos is in full control for now.
Rossi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chaos.
Chaos struggling to keep hold of the position. #T5#
Rossi holding on to Chaos's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Rossi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chaos.
Chaos is not going to allow Rossi to sit and survive in this position.
Chaos tries to get the hooks in deep but Rossi pushed the leg off.
Chaos controlling well, preventing Rossi from escaping the position.
Chaos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rossi is taking damage to the body and head.
Rossi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chaos off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T6#
Chaos connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rossi to escape the position.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
Rossi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Chaos.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rossi trying to get back to his feet but Chaos is in full control for now. #SUB#
Chaos is persistently looking for the submission but Rossi is defending it well.
Chaos scores with strikes from the back. #T7#
Rossi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rossi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Will Chaos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rossi manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Rossi.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Chaos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet but Chaos is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T8#
Chaos chips away with some ground and pound.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Chaos isn't so interested in that idea.
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos is really struggling to control Rossi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Chaos throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Chaos stands up over Rossi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chaos misses with a takedown
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Chaos fails with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Chaos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chaos moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi misses with a hook.#TD#
Chaos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rossi sprawls well initially but Chaos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rossi tries to kick Chaos off but Chaos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chaos passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi is looking to improve his position but Chaos isn't that keen on the idea.
Rossi regains half guard.#T1#
Chaos is looking to take a break and control but Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chaos is stalling here. Rossi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chaos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rossi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Chaos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rossi wants to stand but Chaos has his arm trapped.
Chaos is looking to regain half guard here but Rossi keeps moving and retains side control.
Chaos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rossi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chaos is squirming around, avoiding Rossi's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Rossi is looking to stand but Chaos has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Chaos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rossi tries to stand and escape but Chaos is controlling the position.
Chaos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rossi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chaos's guard.#SUB#
Chaos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rossi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Chaos is trying to control the position but Rossi postures up.
Chaos wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Rossi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rossi wanted to stand there but Chaos had control of the position. #SUB#
Chaos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rossi defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rossi wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Chaos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rossi stopping the sweep attempt from Chaos.
Rossi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chaos's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Rossi. No joy for Chaos on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Rossi has Chaos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Chaos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Rossi to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Chaos has picked Rossi up - he's going for a ride! Chaos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
Rossi has hold of Chaos's hands but Chaos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rossi is trying to stand up here but Chaos is controlling him well. #T5#
Chaos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chaos wants to free his trapped foot but Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rossi tries to kick Chaos off but Chaos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chaos throwing shots but Rossi is blocking nicely.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rossi keeps working. #SUB#
Chaos wants to work for an arm triangle but Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chaos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Rossi wants to get back to full guard but Chaos has passed into side control.
Rossi taking a bit of punishment here - Chaos scoring with strikes. #T6#
Chaos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rossi pushes Chaos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chaos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
Chaos working the ground and pound.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rossi keeps working.
Max Chaos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chaos working the ground and pound.
Chaos in side control, throwing shots but Rossi defends.
Chaos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rossi is avoiding damage well.
Rossi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chaos is controlling him well.
Chaos is chipping away with strikes.
Rossi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Chaos taking a breather here.
Rossi tries to escape but Chaos is in control.
Chaos trying to control the position but Rossi is working away.
Chaos controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rossi!#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Chaos's attempts to control the action.
Chaos won't let Rossi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rossi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chaos looking to control but Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rossi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chaos looking to control but Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rossi tries to lock up and control but Chaos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rossi is trying to stand.#T9#
Chaos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rossi tries to buck Chaos off but he can't manage it.
Chaos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chaos tries to control but Rossi wriggling away.
Rossi is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Chaos content just to control the position here.
Rossi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Chaos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaos 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Max Chaos!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Max Chaos!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Max Chaos!

Max Chaos wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Chaos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BFF 69: Badass vs. Nordon
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Rossi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rossi, right into the meat.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Rossi lands.
Peterson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
As Peterson backs off Rossi throws a huge counter combo but Peterson manages to avoid it all.
Peterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rossi swivels and escapes.
Peterson shoots for a takedown but Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peterson has time to react.
Rossi connects with an inside leg kick.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just 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!
Peterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.#TD#
Peterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rossi sprawls well initially but Peterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rossi wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Peterson trying to pass the guard but Rossi defending well.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rossi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peterson throwing shots but Rossi is blocking nicely.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but Rossi is working away.
Peterson is looking to advance position but Rossi won't allow it. #SUB#
Peterson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rossi is trying to control but can't.
Rossi is not content to let Peterson control the position.
Peterson lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Peterson thows a huge punch but Rossi dodges it nicely.
Rossi is trying to stand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Rossi's temple.
Rossi is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Peterson throwing shots but Rossi is blocking nicely.
Rossi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Peterson working Rossi over with strikes.
Rossi pushes Peterson off looking to stand but Peterson dives back in and keeps control.
Peterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rossi defending well though.
Rossi looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Peterson lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Rossi's temple.
Rossi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peterson stops Rossi from getting back to his feet.
Peterson wants to pass to mount but Rossi is defending the position.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Rossi pushes Peterson off looking to stand but Peterson dives back in and keeps control.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peterson working Rossi over with strikes.
Rossi looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Peterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rossi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rossi pushes Peterson off looking to stand but Peterson dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Peterson there.
Peterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rossi defending well though.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
Peterson winds up and cracks Rossi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rossi's head.
Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peterson drops an elbow to the side of Rossi's head.
Rossi tries to kick Peterson off but Peterson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson with the ground and pound but Rossi uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T5#
Peterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peterson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Peterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Peterson looking to pass the guard.
Peterson stops Rossi from standing up.
Peterson with a nice head shot there.
Peterson won't allow Rossi to sweep him here.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Peterson is working Rossi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peterson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Peterson stands up over Rossi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rossi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson distracts Rossi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peterson won't allow Rossi to sweep him here.
Rossi wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rossi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Peterson advances to half guard.
Peterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peterson stops Rossi from getting back to his feet.
Peterson is thwarting Rossi's attempts to control the position.
Peterson winds up and cracks Rossi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peterson winds up and cracks Rossi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Peterson.
Peterson is pressing down on Rossi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rossi is holding on for now.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
Peterson trying to advance position but Rossi counters by regaining guard.
Peterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossi's head.#T8#
Peterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rossi wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson working some strikes from top position.
Rossi wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Peterson lands a couple of elbows.
Peterson trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom. #T9#
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rossi has wrist control.
Peterson working some strikes from top position.
Rossi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rossi being controlled here, momentarily.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Peterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rossi wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
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!
#R2#
Peterson checks a leg kick.
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rossi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peterson somewhat.#TD#
Peterson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rossi did well to prevent Peterson getting side control.
Peterson throwing shots but Rossi is blocking nicely.
Rossi is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Rossi dodges it nicely.
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rossi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rossi is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson working Rossi over with strikes. #T1#
Peterson is looking to advance position but Rossi won't allow it.
Peterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rossi is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Rossi dodges it nicely.
Peterson stops Rossi from getting back to his feet.
Dylan Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rossi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rossi defending well though.
Peterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Peterson.
Rossi is trying to stand.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Peterson wants to pass to mount but Rossi is defending the position. #T2#
Rossi is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson drops an elbow to the side of Rossi's head.
Peterson drops an elbow to the side of Rossi's head.
Peterson slips a nice elbow through Rossi's hands, connecting with Rossi's forehead.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rossi defending well though.
Ground and pound from Peterson.
Peterson slips a nice elbow through Rossi's hands, connecting with Rossi's forehead.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Peterson not doing much here.
Peterson lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Rossi is rocked!#T3#
Peterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rossi is still in real trouble! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
Rossi seems to have recovered his senses.
Peterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peterson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rossi is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson is nestled in close to Rossi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Peterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Peterson controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Rossi is out! Peterson gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dylan Peterson!
A relieved looking Dylan Peterson 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: BFF 65: Nti vs. Oneal
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
McNulty throws a leg kick but Rossi checks it.
Rossi throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi lands a nice leg kick that just misses McNulty's sensitive parts.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
McNulty cracks Rossi with an open hand slap.
McNulty is looking to clinch.
McNulty blocks a head kick by Rossi.
A punch combination from Rossi misses.
McNulty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the body from McNulty misses
and Rossi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McNulty thinking.
Rossi jabs McNulty right on the nose. McNulty blinks but takes it well.
McNulty tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNulty. #T1#
McNulty takes one on the button.
McNulty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McNulty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McNulty counters with an inside leg kick.
Rossi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McNulty feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
A solid leg kick lands there for McNulty. #CL#
Rossi gets tackled into the ropes by McNulty. McNulty maintains the clinch.
Rossi tries a body shot but McNulty blocks it. #BC#
McNulty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Rossi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McNulty scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNulty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by McNulty.
McNulty connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick there by McNulty.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McNulty throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi blocks a head kick by McNulty.
McNulty misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McNulty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McNulty with a body shot.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rossi, right into the meat.
McNulty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from McNulty.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi clobbers McNulty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McNulty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNulty tries a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
McNulty checks a leg kick nicely.
McNulty misses with a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes. McNulty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossi lands a glancing blow to the side of McNulty's 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!
McNulty lands an overhand right.#T4#
McNulty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for McNulty.
McNulty throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McNulty throws a leg kick that misses.
McNulty misses with a two punch combination.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but McNulty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi throws a leg kick but McNulty checks it.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rossi.
McNulty throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McNulty throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McNulty 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.#T5#
Rossi misses with an uppercut. McNulty saw that one coming.
Rossi cracks McNulty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McNulty defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi throws a lazy uppercut
and McNulty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNulty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jim McNulty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNulty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McNulty misses with a body shot
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
McNulty closes the distance and pushes Rossi back into the ropes.
I was talking to McNulty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNulty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossis head.
Rossi tries to work over McNulty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi is trying to push McNulty away but McNulty has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rossi blocking some punches.
McNulty lands an uppercut.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of McNulty backwards. #BC2#
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rossi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McNulty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McNulty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with McNulty's head.
Rossi wants to land a leg kick but McNulty is out of range.
McNulty slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by McNulty.
McNulty misses with a looping left.
Rossi 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. #T7#
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Rossi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from McNulty tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rossi lands with a right hand.
Rossi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rossi connects with the punch.
McNulty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
A big left from Rossi misses.
McNulty slips under a jab from Rossi.
McNulty is looking to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch.#CL#
Rossi tries to keep at a distance but McNulty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rossi tries to circle away but McNulty has him pinned against the ropes.#T8#
McNulty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNulty misses with an uppercut.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of McNulty's head but McNulty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McNulty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rossi thuds his right hand into McNulty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rossi swings for the body but McNulty moves out of range.
McNulty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McNulty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
McNulty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
McNulty throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Rossi gets tackled into the ropes by McNulty. McNulty maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNulty.
Rossi working aggressively here. #T9#
McNulty struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi takes a shot to the head.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Rossi misses with some punches.
McNulty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
McNulty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by McNulty.
McNulty throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi checks the leg kick.
McNulty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rossi.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McNulty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R2#
McNulty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi throws a hook but McNulty blocks it.
Rossi connects with a jab.
McNulty slips a jab and a cross from Rossi.
Rossi blocks a head kick by McNulty.
McNulty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McNulty throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi avoids the head kick by McNulty.
McNulty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty looks to clinch
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
McNulty throws a body kick that misses.
McNulty misses the jab.
Mario Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
McNulty tries to counter by clinching up but Rossi breaks away and moves out of range.
McNulty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
McNulty throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
Rossi throws out a counter right but McNulty avoids it with no problem.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but McNulty moved out of range.
Rossi misses with the combination.
Rossi works over McNulty's head and body with a nice combination.
McNulty looks to land a body kick but Rossi moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. McNulty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from McNulty. Those never looked like landing.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but McNulty moved out of range.
McNulty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi moves out of range as McNulty throws a body kick.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McNulty with a body shot.
McNulty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McNulty ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
McNulty wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Rossi misses. #CL#
McNulty rushes Rossi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but McNulty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of McNulty backwards.
McNulty blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC#
McNulty manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by McNulty.
Rossi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from McNulty.
McNulty takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rossi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rossi moves out of range as McNulty throws a body kick.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi lands with a nice body punch.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McNulty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
McNulty slips a jab and a cross from Rossi. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for McNulty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNulty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McNulty fails in his attempt to clinch.
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McNulty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi blocks a jab.
McNulty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
McNulty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rossi prevents a body shot from McNulty. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T5#
Rossi avoids the body shot from McNulty.
McNulty throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a hook but McNulty blocks it.
McNulty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi moves out of range as McNulty throws a body kick.
Rossi misses with a hook. McNulty ducked under it nicely.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick
and McNulty counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
A nice inside leg kick there by McNulty. That's going to slow Rossi down.
McNulty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNulty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Rossi needs to keep his hands up - McNulty had a free shot at his head there.#T6#
McNulty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McNulty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossi has time to react.
Rossi feints a jab promting McNulty to slip. Rossi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McNulty slips again and ducks right into 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!
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McNulty's head backwards.#CL#
McNulty pushes Rossi up against the ropes in a clinch.
McNulty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNulty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by McNulty. #BC2#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
McNulty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rossi throws a nice outside leg kick.
McNulty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks. #T7#
Rossi avoids the head kick by McNulty.
McNulty slips a straight right by Rossi.
McNulty wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McNulty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McNulty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi misses with a leg kick
and McNulty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - McNulty scores with a four punch combination!
Rossi moves out of range as McNulty strikes.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Rossi misses with a right hand #CL#
and McNulty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McNulty.
Mario Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jim McNulty has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T8#
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but McNulty uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McNulty manages to break the clinch.
McNulty takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi throws out a counter right but McNulty avoids it with no problem.
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McNulty connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNulty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rossi.
Rossi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNulty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
McNulty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossi is able to avoid easily.
Rossi blocks a jab.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McNulty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T9#
McNulty wants to clinch
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from McNulty.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McNulty is looking to clinch.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by McNulty.
McNulty misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi throws out a counter right but McNulty avoids it with no problem.
McNulty thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rossi if he has to take too many more of those.
McNulty misses with a low kick.
Rossi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rossi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jim McNulty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNulty tries to land a leg kick but Rossi saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rossi 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Mario Rossi!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Mario Rossi!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Mario Rossi!

Mario Rossi wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Mario Rossi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BFF 60: Omega vs. Bone
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Kostrov looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rossi misses with a hook. Kostrov ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kostrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kostrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Rossi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rossi throws the left hand but Kostrov avoids the punch easily.
Kostrov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kostrov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostrov slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostrov.
A swing and a miss from Kostrov.#T1#
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostrov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
Rossi connects with a crisp jab.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Kostrov slips under a jab from Rossi.
Kostrov misses with a straight right.
Kostrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Kostrov.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostrov misses with a kick to the body.
Kostrov scores with the left hand. Rossi knows he should have avoided that one.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Kostrov moved out of range.
Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kostrov's head.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Kostrov saw that one coming.
Rossi checks a leg kick nicely.
Rossi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kostrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi throws a hook but Kostrov blocks it.
Kostrov misses with a few strikes there.
Kostrov misses the jab.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Kostrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossi. Rossi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rossi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Rossi throws a head kick but Kostrov moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kostrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kostrov momentarily.
Rossi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostrov! But no joy.
Rossi moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.#T4#
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a solid leg kick but Rossi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kostrov.
We've been informed that Kostrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostrov misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi misses with a leg kick
and Kostrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T5#
Kostrov ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kostrov's head.
Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Kostrov lands a jab to the nose.
Rossi moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.
Kostrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Rossi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Kostrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab. #T6#
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostrov misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks Kostrov off balance momentarily.
Kostrov misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Kostrov.
Kostrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T7#
Kostrov ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi lands a right hook to the body.
Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostrov defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Kostrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kostrov walks into a jab.
Kostrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Kostrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostrov.
Rossi tries to move into range but Kostrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T8#
Kostrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rossi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
Kostrov lands a head shot.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rossi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossi.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Kostrov.
Rossi throws a big counter combination but Kostrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T9#
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Kostrov slips the punch.
Rossi takes a swing at Kostrov's ribcage but misses.
Kostrov slips under a jab from Rossi.
Kostrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kostrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rossi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossi throws a hook but Kostrov avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
Kostrov lands an overhand right.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostrov is just out of range.
Kostrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kostrov lands a jab to the head.
Rossi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov'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!
#R2#
Kostrov staying out of range there.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Kostrov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kostrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov looks to land a body kick but Rossi moved away.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi staying out of range there.
It looked like Rossi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kostrov, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rossi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Kostrov.#T1#
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi swings widly with a right hand
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostrov ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Kostrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostrov misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kostrov checks a leg kick.
Kostrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rossi.#T2#
Kostrov looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rossi throws a hook but Kostrov blocks it.
Kostrov lands with a cross.
Rossi 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 clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Rossi misses with a hook. Kostrov ducked under it nicely.
Rossi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kostrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rossi misses the body punch
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Rossi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
Kostrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rossi can pounce on him.
Kostrov moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kostrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostrov misses with a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
A jab from Kostrov misses.
Rossi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kostrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Kostrov moved out of range.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostrov with a hook.
Kostrov throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostrov staying out of range there.
Mario Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostrov connects with a looping right hand.
Kostrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi lands a right hook to the body. #T5#
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kostrov moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Rossi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kostrov throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Kostrov throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Kostrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Kostrov's shoulder, as Kostrov tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Kostrov counters with a leg kick.
Rossi lands a glancing blow to the side of Kostrov's head.#T6#
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.
Kostrov lands a jab.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rossi slips under a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Rossi finds it's target.
Kostrov throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Kostrov throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.#T7#
Kostrov throws a one two combo.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kostrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Rossi connects with a right hand. Kostrov shakes it off.
Kostrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rossi lands with an overhand left.
Kostrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kostrov scrambles back to his feet.#T8#
Kostrov throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossi is able to avoid easily.
Kostrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rossi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kostrov looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
Rossi scoring well with a low kick there.
Rossi misses with a hook. Kostrov ducked under it nicely.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossi misses with a right hand
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T9#
Rossi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good leg kick by Kostrov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossi lands a nice shot that snaps Kostrov's head back.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Kostrov moved out of range.
Kostrov blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Kostrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostrov. That snapped Rossi's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Kostrov.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Mario Rossi!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Mario Rossi!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Mario Rossi!

Mario Rossi wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Mario Rossi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BFF 56: Maeda vs. Yakolev
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Peterson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rossi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rossi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peterson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Rossi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Peterson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rossi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peterson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rossi's head.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rossi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rossi wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it.
Rossi controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
Peterson scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Peterson works over Rossi with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Peterson is looking to advance position but Rossi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Rossi prevents Peterson from getting the reversal.
Rossi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peterson is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Peterson tries to reverse the position but Rossi maintains control.
Peterson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rossi blocks Peterson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Peterson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Rossi is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Peterson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Peterson won't allow Rossi to get back to his feet.
Peterson cracks Rossi with a solid left hand.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson looking to pass the guard.
Peterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peterson lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Rossi trying to control the position.
Peterson throws a strike but Rossi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Peterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rossi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rossi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rossi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rossi wanted to stand there but Peterson had control of the position.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rossi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Peterson has a closed guard, preventing Rossi from standing up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rossi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
Peterson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rossi wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Peterson lands with a hook. Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T5#
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Peterson shoots in and drives through. Rossi sprawls well.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Peterson scores with a takedown into Rossi's guard.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rossi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peterson postures up.
Rossi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rossi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T6#
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rossi has wrist control.
Peterson is working Rossi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peterson trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Peterson landing with the ground and pound.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson works over Rossi with some ground and pound from guard.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Peterson isn't so interested in that idea. #T7#
Peterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Peterson is in close to Rossi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rossi trying to control the position.
Peterson stops Rossi from standing up.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peterson throws a strike but Rossi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rossi won't allow Peterson to sweep him here.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Peterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson is in close to Rossi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peterson trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Peterson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T9#
Peterson working some strikes from top position.
Rossi trying to control the position.
Peterson working some strikes from top position.
Peterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Rossi has momentary wrist control but Peterson slips an elbow through the middle.
Rossi wants to stand up but Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson stands up over Rossi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
Peterson fails to land the takedown.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Peterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Peterson drops an elbow to the side of Rossi's head.
Rossi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peterson prevents Rossi from standing back up.
Peterson drops an elbow to the side of Rossi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
Peterson works his way into full mount! #T1#
Peterson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Peterson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Peterson lands a heavy elbow.
Peterson is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Rossi is rocked!
Peterson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rossi in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rossi to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Peterson!
A relieved looking Dylan Peterson 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: BFF 53: Morris vs. Roy Roy
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Femto throws a lazy uppercut
and Femto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Femto on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Griffith Femto has been cut.
Femto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Femto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Femto slips a jab and a cross from Rossi.
Rossi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Femto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Femto.
A shot to the body from Femto misses
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Femto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Rossi as he connects with a hook.
Rossi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Femto swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Femto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi slips a jab from Femto.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rossi feints and then cracks Femto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Femto down.
Femto misses with a left hand
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Femto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nice shot by Rossi.
Femto throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Femto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Femto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi defending well as Femto loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Femto misses its intended target.
Femto takes one on the button.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Femto is out of range.
Femto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Rossi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Femto just manages to avoid it.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body. Femto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Femto misses with a left hand
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Femto misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Femto.
Rossi throws a big counter combination but Femto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Femto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femto throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Femto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi defending well as Femto loads up on a big left hand.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Femto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Femto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Femto throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.#T4#
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Femto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Rossi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Rossi swings widly with a right hand
and Femto counters with a straight right hand.
Femto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Femto throws a big shot that misses.
Femto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rossi throws a nice looking combination but Femto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T5#
Rossi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Femto on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Femto is rocked!
Femto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Femto! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
A very excited looking Mario Rossi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: KONFLIKT XV
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Rossi tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range.
Lester lands a really nice looking cross but Rossi seems unphased.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lester on the side of the head.
Lester misses with a series of wild punches.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.#CL#
Lester gets a clinch.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Lester.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Lester is trying to stall.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lester lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Lester digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Rossi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lester - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Lester. #T2#
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Rossi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Lester looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lester misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Lester tries to stall but Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Lester taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Lester working aggressively here.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Come on Lester - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lester digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Lester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
A body shot lands from Lester.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lester.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lester lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Lester takes the fight into the clinch.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lester.
Lester prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Lester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rossi or not.
Lester prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lester lands a left hand.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester working aggressively here.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
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!
Lester blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lester.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Lester.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Lester on the inside.
Lester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lester lands a right hand.
Lester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Lester blocking some punches.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Lester's ribcage. Lester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lester lands a body shot.
Lester is leaning against Rossi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lester prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Lester is stalling here.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards. #T3#
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester lands a right hand.
Moe Lester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Lester.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Rossi lands a left hand.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
Rossi blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Lester.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Lester scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Lester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Lester.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lester.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lester avoiding damage.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester 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#
A left lands for Rossi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lester under the eye.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Lester is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
Rossi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Lester moves into range and clinches up with Rossi.
Lester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lester dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rossi misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester misses with some punches. #T1#
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
A short right from Lester.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Lester working aggressively here.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester lands a body punch.
Lester is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Lester lands a left hand.
Lester misses with some punches.
Lester blocking some punches.
Lester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lester working aggressively here.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi working aggressively here. #T4#
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Rossi.
I think Lester 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: KONFLIKT FC IX
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
Rossi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Hunter misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi throws a shot to the body.
Hunter jabs Rossi right on the nose. Rossi blinks but takes it well.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunter looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunter slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body. Hunter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter cracks Rossi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunter throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
A nice side step and Rossi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunter tries to avoid it.
A big left from Rossi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi scores with a leg kick.
A left lands for Rossi.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi walks into a stiff left hand from Hunter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter misses with a straight right.
Hunter defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rossi.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.#T2##CL2#
Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi presses Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling him.#BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Rossi pushes Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
Rossi cracks Hunter with a nice body shot.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rossi lands with a good body shot.
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Rossi coming out on top.
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!#CL2#
Rossi forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.#T4#
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Hunter takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Rossi.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunter on the side of the head.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi lands the left hand.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rossi.
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Rossi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rossi 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.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deer Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossi.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Hunter lands with a nice body punch.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Rossi with a nice cross.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Hunter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunter clobbers Rossi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rossi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi scores with a body shot.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Hunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi thuds his right hand into Hunter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Hunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunter lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunter momentarily.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Rossi slips a jab from Hunter.
Rossi takes one to the chin there.
Hunter lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossi. Rossi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rossi tries to move into range but Hunter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossi sizes up Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter jabs Rossi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease. #T3#
A big right from Hunter misses.
A good leg kick by Rossi.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.#CL2#
Rossi gets a clinch.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi lands a left hand.
Mario Rossi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi scores with a jab. Hunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Rossi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Rossi has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
A short left from Hunter.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Hunter.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
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 Deer Hunter 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#
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Donk. Rossi catches Hunter right on the button with a cross.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Hunter tries to move into range but Rossi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi connects with the punch.
Hunter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Hunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Good exchange - Rossi coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Hunter defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi with a jab.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Hunter misses. #CL2#
Rossi moves into the clinch.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter misses the jab.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi misses with a right hand
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunter lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.#ROC#
Rossi is rocked!#T3#
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Rossi.
Rossi seems to have recovered his senses.
Rossi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunter throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Hunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter tries to move into range but Rossi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossi cracks a nice hook into Hunter's ribs.
Hunter thuds a left hand into Rossi's body.
Hunter connects with a nice looking jab.
Rossi dips to his left and cracks Hunter with an uppercut!
Hunter jabs at Rossi's body.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunter slips under a jab from Rossi.
Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
Rossi jabs Hunter right on the nose. Hunter blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter lands a nice hook to Rossi's body. Rossi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Rossi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter lands a nice hook to Rossi's body. Rossi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
Rossi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Rossi thumps Hunter with a low kick.
Hunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Rossi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rossi scrambles back to his feet.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: KONFLIKT FC V
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rossi thinking.
Rossi connects with a leg kick. Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rossi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Rossi's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz scores with a one two! Rossi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
Jab by Rossi.
Cruz tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruz throws a one two combo.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Rossi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cruz swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi scores with a nice body kick.
Cruz is looking to wear down Rossi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Rossi moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruz is trying to break free.#T2#
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Cruz has been cut.
Rossi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Rossi prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz wants to break free but Rossi has control.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rossi won't allow it.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rossi won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
A short right from Rossi.
Cruz tries to break free but Rossi pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rossi.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Rossi has Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz tries to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling the position.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Rossi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rossi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rossi throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Rossi finds it's target.
Rossi lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rossi thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcus Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
Cruz misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Rossi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Rossi feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Rossi tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Rossi's head back.
Rossi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Mario Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Rossi drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Rossi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rossi has Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Rossi has the dominant position.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Rossi is working Cruz over against the cage.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossi keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Rossi won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!#T3#
Rossi misses with some punches.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rossi dips a shoulder and cracks Cruz with a mighty uppercut! Cruz falls back against the cage and Rossi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cruz is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rossi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
An out of breath Mario Rossi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KONFLIKT FC III
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Aslan Smagulov has been cut.
Rossi connects with an inside leg kick.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Rossi with a jab.
Rossi lands a jab to the nose.
Smagulov has his takedown stuffed
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smagulov doesn't seem phased though.
Smagulov misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smagulov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Smagulov.
Rossi works the jab nicely.#T1#
Smagulov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smagulov tries to clinch up.
Smagulov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rossi delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Rossi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smagulov looks winded!
Rossi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Smagulov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smagulov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rossi wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Smagulov passes Rossi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rossi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rossi is trying to control but can't.
Smagulov content to control rather than advance.
Smagulov is trying to control. Rossi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Smagulov is thwarting Rossi's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rossi.
Rossi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smagulov.
A leg kick checked by Rossi.
Smagulov misses with a takedown
and Rossi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smagulov thinking.
Smagulov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rossi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Smagulov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#
That has opened up Aslan Smagulov's cut even more.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at Project Cadmus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Rossi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossi.
Rossi scores with a punch to the head.
Smagulov 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.#KD#
Rossi drops Smagulov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smagulov looks back up at him and smiles so Rossi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Smagulov is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Aslan Smagulov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smagulov.
Rossi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smagulov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rossi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Smagulov off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Smagulov's cut.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rossi lands an overhand right.
Aslan Smagulov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smagulov fails with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Rossi sends Smagulov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rossi is motioning to the referee to let Smagulov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Smagulov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Smagulov shoots for a takedown but Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smagulov seems to have recovered his senses.
Aslan Smagulov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Rossi lands a big uppercut and Smagulov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smagulov looks OK. Rossi waves Smagulov back to his feet!#ROC#
Smagulov is rocked!
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smagulov can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi fakes the body blow, causing Smagulov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Smagulov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Rossi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Zamunda.
Zamunda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rossi will feel that in the morning.
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Zamunda.
Rossi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zamunda throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zamunda throws a head kick that misses.
Zamunda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zamunda digs a good hook to Rossi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamunda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Akeem Zamunda has been cut.
Donk. Rossi catches Zamunda right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamunda misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.#T1#
Rossi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zamunda's calf.
Zamunda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Zamunda.
Rossi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zamunda. Zamunda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rossi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rossi is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Zamunda misses
and Rossi counters with a low kick, right behind Zamunda 's knee.
Rossi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi wants to clinch up but Zamunda keeps it at a distance.
Rossi backing away here, and Zamunda unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zamunda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zamunda throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Zamunda throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zamunda throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Rossi moves into the clinch successfully.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Zamunda is rocked!
Rossi lands an uppercut.
Zamunda is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Rossi pushes Zamunda against the cage. Rossi is working some dirty boxing. Rossi pushes off with a quick right hook! Zamunda goes down! Zamunda tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rossi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
A victorious Mario Rossi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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