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Event: CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
Regueiro tries to bum rush Kallio with a series of wild strikes but Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Regueiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kallio takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Kallio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Regueiro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Kallio didn't see that one coming.
Kallio connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Kallio checks the leg kick.
As Regueiro backs off Kallio throws a huge counter combo but Regueiro manages to avoid it all.
Regueiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Regueiro lands an overhand right.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kallio dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Regueiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallio scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Kallio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Kallio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Regueiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kallio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Kallio tries to work over Regueiro's front leg with a kick but Regueiro checks it.
Regueiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kallio throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro catches Kallio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Regueiro moves out of range as Kallio strikes.
Kallio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kallio cracks Regueiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Regueiro eats them both and turns towards Kallio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Kallio counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kallio.
Regueiro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kallio.
Kallio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Regueiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Regueiro's head.
Kallio throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Kallio slips a jab from Regueiro.
Kallio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kallio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kallio fakes the leg kick and cracks Regueiro in the body.
Regueiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kallio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kallio swats away the attempt to clinch by Regueiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Regueiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Regueiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Kallio.
Regueiro misses with the head strike.
Kallio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kallio.
Still in the clinch, Kallio scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
Kallio lands a shoulder strike.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Kallio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio swings wildly with an uppercut but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Regueiro lands with a right hand.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Kallio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Regueiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Regueiro lands with a left to the head.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kallio lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kallio fails to land.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Kallio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kallio scores with a nice body kick.
Kallio lunges at Regueiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Regueiro's hand.
Regueiro misses the jab.#T1#
Kallio throws a push kick but Regueiro slaps the foot to one side.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Kallio avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Kallio makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Regueiro really felt that one!
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Kallio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro lands with a cross.
Regueiro is looking to clinch but Kallio is avoiding it.
A jab from Regueiro misses. #KD2#
Kallio lands a big head kick that sends Regueiro tumbling to the mat! Kallio takes a step backwards and waves Regueiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#Julio Regueiro's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kallio. #ROC2#Regueiro is rocked!
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Kallio scores with a counter punch that sends Regueiro to the canvas! Kallio smells blood - he's punishing Regueiro with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Regueiro has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmo Kallio!
A victorious Kimmo Kallio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ENIGMA 186     
Date:   Jan 14, 2024
#R1#
Bjornsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bjornsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Regueiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Regueiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bjornsson with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro lands with a cross.
Bjornsson takes one on the button.
Regueiro scores with the left hand. Bjornsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro jabs Bjornsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bjornsson under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Regueiro is fending him off so far but Bjornsson persists. Nope, Regueiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bjornsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Bjornsson's shoulder, as Bjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Bjornsson dives in and grabs Regueiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Regueiro pushes down on Bjornsson's head and hops out.
Bjornsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Regueiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bjornsson. Bjornsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Bjornsson ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.
Regueiro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bjornsson has a takedown stuffed.
Julio Regueiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bjornsson.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Bjornsson.
As Bjornsson backs away, Regueiro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the head.
Regueiro jabs Bjornsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Regueiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bjornsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Regueiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro lands with a right hand.
Bjornsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Regueiro at a distance.
Bjornsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Regueiro is fending him off so far but Bjornsson persists. Nope, Regueiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Regueiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Regueiro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bjornsson back to the cage. Regueiro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Regueiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bjornsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Regueiro swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Bjornsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Regueiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Julio Regueiro's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Regueiro tests Bjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bjornsson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Regueiro right on the button. Regueiro goes down! Bjornsson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bjornsson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
After winning the bout, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ENIGMA 184     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023
#R1#
ONeill throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Regueiro.#CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.#CL2#
Regueiro darts in and clinches ONeill up against the cage.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ONeill.
ONeill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Regueiro.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill working aggressively here.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by ONeill.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill blocking some punches.
Regueiro misses with the head strike.
ONeill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
ONeill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
ONeill lands with a right to the head.
Regueiro blocks an uppercut.
Regueiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. ONeill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Regueiro can turn it around.#T1#
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by ONeill.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro misses with some punches.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill pushes Regueiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Regueiro working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by ONeill.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
ONeill prevents a body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill lands a right hand.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ONeill.
Regueiro blocks an uppercut.
Regueiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeill scores with a hook to the body.
ONeill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
ONeill scores with a hook to the body.
Regueiro looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to ONeill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
ONeill scores with a shoulder strike.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by ONeill.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Regueiro avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ONeill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ONeill.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Regueiro misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by ONeill.
ONeill lands an uppercut.
Regueiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by ONeill. #T3#
Regueiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ONeill backwards.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Regueiro avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
ONeill blocks an uppercut.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeill is working Regueiro over against the cage.
A short uppercut from ONeill.
Regueiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, ONeill scores with a nice short uppercut.
ONeill lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from ONeill.
ONeill working aggressively here.
Regueiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Regueiro lands with a light punch inside.
ONeill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
ONeill lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
ONeill lands with a right to the head.
ONeill gets through Regueiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
A short right from ONeill on the inside.
A right hand to the body from ONeill.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Regueiro or not.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow.
ONeill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Regueiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from ONeill.
ONeill lands with a right to the head.
Regueiro misses with a body punch.
ONeill pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from ONeill as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ONeill lands with a right to the head.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill is working Regueiro over against the cage.
ONeill lands a left hand. #ROC#Regueiro is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
ONeill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ONeill misses with the head strike.
ONeill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Regueiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by ONeill.
Regueiro is still on wobbly legs! Can ONeill finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by ONeill.
ONeill throws a big uppercut that drops Regueiro! More strikes from ONeill and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Regueiro lies dazed against the cage as ONeill celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dempsey ONeill!
Dempsey ONeill retains his super heavyweight title!
Dempsey ONeill thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ENIGMA 183     
Date:   Nov 26, 2023
#R1#
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiely counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Kiely.
Kiely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Kiely ducked under it nicely.
Kiely digs a good hook to Regueiro's body.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiely throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Kiely lands a slapping body shot.
Kiely fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiely takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Regueiro.
Regueiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiely manages to avoid it.
Kiely throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Kiely ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Kiely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiely.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro jabs Kiely right on the nose. Kiely blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Kiely ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiely cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
Kiely misses with the combination.
Regueiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiely.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiely was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Kiely is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Regueiro rather than just go for the knockout.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kiely misses.
Kiely throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro lands with a cross.
Regueiro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kiely back to the cage. Regueiro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiely displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Regueiro. #T2#
Kiely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Kiely looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Kiely gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nedser Kiely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiely stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiely. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro throws a shot to the body.
Kiely misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiely.
Kiely throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiely looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kiely moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Kiely misses with a body shot
and Regueiro counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiely was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Kiely steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Kiely takes a jab right on the kisser.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Kiely avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Kiely's head but Kiely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiely scores with a body shot.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiely.
Jab, jab by Kiely - just one landing. #CL#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Kiely in a clinch.
Regueiro lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Regueiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiely tries to throw a body punch but Regueiro avoids it by throwing Kiely back against the cage.
Regueiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiely taking a breather.
Kiely lands a hook that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Regueiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kielys head.
Regueiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiely's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Regueiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiely's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely. #T4#
Kiely lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Kiely digs a right hand into Regueiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Regueiro's gas tank.
Kiely digs a right hand underneath Regueiro's ribcage. Regueiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kiely lands a right hand.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Regueiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiely tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Kiely lands a left hand.
Kiely leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Kiely's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiely digs a right hand into Regueiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Regueiro's gas tank.
Kiely blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiely lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Kiely blocks an uppercut.
Kiely pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kiely.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kiely misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Kiely lands a jab to Regueiro's midsection.
Regueiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kiely lands a nice looking body shot.
Regueiro tries to clinch there but Kiely circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
Regueiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Regueiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiely. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Kiely moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Kiely.
Kiely looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Regueiro is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiely circles away quickly and effectively.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Kiely.
An attempted straight right counter from Regueiro misses the target.
Nedser Kiely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiely moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Kiely is out of range.
Kiely fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.#T1#
Kiely avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Kiely with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Kiely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
Kiely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Regueiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kiely punishes Regueiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Regueiro tries for a takedown but Kiely circles away easily
and Kiely counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiely takes a jab right on the kisser.
Regueiro moves in looking to clinch but Kiely pushes him off.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target. #CL#
Regueiro rushes Kiely and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro blocks an uppercut.
Kiely can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action. #T2#
Regueiro presses Kiely against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kiely blocking some punches.
Regueiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Kiely - that landed with a thud.
Kiely throws a head punch that misses.
Kiely takes a shot to the head.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiely looking to slow down the pace here.
Kiely misses with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Kiely.
Kiely blocks an uppercut.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
Regueiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely. #BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
Kiely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiely.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiely. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiely swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Regueiro 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.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiely counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiely throws out the jab. #CL#
Regueiro instigates a clinch.
Kiely lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiely throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiely takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Kiely throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Kiely does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiely looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Regueiro scores with a leg kick.
Kiely dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Jab by Kiely.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the body.
Kiely throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Regueiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiely doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kiely lands a jab to Regueiro's midsection.
Kiely takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiely takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Kiely moves out of range.
Regueiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kiely fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Regueiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiely takes a jab right on the kisser.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiely is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Kiely misses.
A shot to the liver by Regueiro. Beautiful body shot.
Kiely takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Kiely was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nedser Kiely will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Kiely misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro digs a good body shot into Kiely's ribs.#CL#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Kiely lands with a left to the head.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Kiely.
Regueiro working aggressively here.
Kiely lands a left hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Kiely lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Regueiro or not.
Kiely lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Nedser Kiely seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Kiely.
Kiely blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Regueiro.
Kiely lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Kiely doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiely.
Regueiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiely working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kiely.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Kiely wants to stall.
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiely.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiely lands an uppercut.
Kiely tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Kiely misses with some punches.
Regueiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiely backwards.
Kiely blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Kiely throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiely misses with a body punch.
Kiely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiely fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiely backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Kiely just leaning against Regueiro, taking a breather.
Kiely dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Regueiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Regueiro misses with some punches.
Kiely misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiely is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Regueiro misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kiely. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Kiely scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Kiely ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Kiely walks into a left hand.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and Kiely counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Kiely stuns Regueiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiely closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiely paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiely bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Kiely's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiely has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiely avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiely walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiely.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiely sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Kiely.
Regueiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Kiely takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kiely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiely.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Kiely didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Kiely slips the punch.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiely counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Kiely moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kiely on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiely throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Kiely moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Regueiro lands the left hand.
A low kick from Regueiro is predictable there
and Kiely makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kiely avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiely swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro tried to counter with a leg kick but Kiely avoided it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Julio Regueiro.
I think Regueiro 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nedser Kiely spoke after the fight, saying 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'.

 

Event: ENIGMA 182     
Date:   Nov 10, 2023
#R1#
Regueiro goes for a double leg but Cruzeiro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruzeiro continues to drive forward.
Regueiro misses with a hook
and Cruzeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Cruzeiro moved out of range.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cruzeiro under the eye.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Regueiro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Regueiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruzeiro swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
Cruzeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
Cruzeiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Regueiro's face. #CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cruzeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Cruzeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruzeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruzeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruzeiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Cruzeiro pushes off an throws an elbow but Regueiro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cruzeiro blocking some punches.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cruzeiro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Regueiro can turn it around.
Cruzeiro blocks an uppercut.
Cruzeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands a nice elbow.
Cruzeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Cruzeiro misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Regueiro.
Cruzeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Regueiro avoids the elbow strike from Cruzeiro, against the cage. #T2#
Cruzeiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruzeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regueiro has him pressed against the cage.
Cruzeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Regueiro lands a shoulder strike.
Regueiro lands with a right to the head.
Cruzeiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cruzeiro lands with a light punch inside.
Regueiro scores with a hook to the body.
Regueiro takes an elbow to the temple.
Regueiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruzeiro backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with some punches.
Cruzeiro throws an elbow that misses.
Cruzeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro pushes Cruzeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Regueiro lands a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Regueiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruzeiro backwards. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Regueiro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Regueiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruzeiro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Regueiro.
Cruzeiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cruzeiro blocks an uppercut.
Regueiro dodges an elbow strike from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruzeiro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruzeiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Cruzeiro.
Regueiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Cruzeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Cruzeiro moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro misses with a hook
and Cruzeiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Nice cross by Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruzeiro's head.
Cruzeiro connects with a body shot.
Cruzeiro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Julio Cruzeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruzeiro moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Cruzeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Regueiro 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.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Cruzeiro moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
A head kick misses from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro jabs at Regueiro's body.
Cruzeiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruzeiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro tries a low kick but Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruzeiro lands with an overhand left.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Regueiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Regueiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruzeiro on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Regueiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Regueiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzeiros head.
Cruzeiro blocks an uppercut.
Cruzeiro misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Regueiro.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro misses with some punches.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Cruzeiro takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Cruzeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruzeiro is looking to wear down Regueiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cruzeiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruzeiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro feints and then cracks Regueiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Regueiro down.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruzeiro swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Cruzeiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cruzeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.#T1#
Regueiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Cruzeiro tries to keep at a distance but Regueiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruzeiro.
Regueiro pushes Cruzeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruzeiro scores with a knee to the head.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruzeiro blocking some punches.
Regueiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Regueiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruzeiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Regueiro avoids it.
Cruzeiro lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Cruzeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Regueiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Regueiro. #T2#
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands an uppercut.
Regueiro blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Regueiro.
Cruzeiro missing with knees to the body.
Cruzeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow. #BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro throws out a powerful jab.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruzeiro's head backwards.
Regueiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Regueiro finds it's way through Cruzeiro's defenses.
Regueiro throws a hook but Cruzeiro blocks it.
Cruzeiro tried to counter with a leg kick but Regueiro avoided it.
A low kick from Cruzeiro is predictable there
and Regueiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Regueiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cruzeiro throws a front kick aimed at Regueiro's knee but Regueiro avoids it well.
Cruzeiro scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Regueiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruzeiro cracks Regueiro with a good jab.
Cruzeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Cruzeiro saw that one coming.
Cruzeiro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Regueiro lands a jab to the head.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruzeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Cruzeiro throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Cruzeiro looks to land a body kick but Regueiro moved away.
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Regueiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruzeiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Regueiro's head.
Regueiro scores with a hook to the body. Cruzeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Cruzeiro slips a jab from Regueiro.#T4#
Regueiro misses with a hook. Cruzeiro ducked under it nicely.
Cruzeiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Cruzeiro moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro digs a good hook to Cruzeiro's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cruzeiro.
Regueiro catches Cruzeiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro takes one on the button.
Regueiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruzeiro throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Cruzeiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Regueiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro scores with a hook.
Cruzeiro lands a head kick. Regueiro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Cruzeiro.
Regueiro throws a hook but Cruzeiro blocks it.
Cruzeiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruzeiro slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Cruzeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Cruzeiro thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Cruzeiro tries to work over Regueiro's front leg with a kick but Regueiro checks it.
Cruzeiro lands a jab to the nose.
Regueiro fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro takes one to the side of the head.
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
It looked like Cruzeiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
It looks like Cruzeiro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
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!
Donk. Cruzeiro catches Regueiro right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Cruzeiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cruzeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro defending well as Cruzeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Cruzeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Cruzeiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro looks to clinch
and Cruzeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Regueiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cruzeiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Regueiro scrambles back to his feet.
Cruzeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro dips to his left and cracks Regueiro with an uppercut!
Cruzeiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Regueiro. That did some damage!
Cruzeiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick as Regueiro jumps back.
Julio Cruzeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Regueiro is looking to chop away at Cruzeiro's legs.
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruzeiro throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Cruzeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
Cruzeiro scores with a leg kick.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Regueiro walks into a stiff left hand from Cruzeiro.
Regueiro throws a combination that misses
and Cruzeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Cruzeiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Regueiro lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Cruzeiro throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro lands a jab to the nose.
Cruzeiro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Regueiro lands a jab to Cruzeiro's midsection.
Regueiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cruzeiro ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but Regueiro avoids it.
Cruzeiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruzeiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Regueiro checks it.
Regueiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruzeiro takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Regueiro.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruzeiro lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cruzeiro is looking to chop away at Regueiro's legs.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
Cruzeiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Cruzeiro.
Regueiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Cruzeiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Regueiro has a takedown stuffed.
Regueiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Julio Cruzeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.
Cruzeiro walks into a jab.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruzeiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruzeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Regueiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruzeiro is fending him off so far but Regueiro persists. Nope, Cruzeiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Regueiro.
Well Regueiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro 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: ENIGMA 181     
Date:   Oct 22, 2023
#R1#
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from Regueiro both land. Nice combination.
Regueiro lands with a right hand.
Regueiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro tries to bum rush Magomedov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regueiro has him pressed against the cage.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action. #BC#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Regueiro counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
A head kick by Regueiro misses
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Regueiro lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back. #CL2#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Regueiro tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Regueiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Regueiro misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Julio Regueiro's cut even more.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Magomedov. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Regueiro. #BC#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Regueiro swinging wildly here. #T3#
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Magomedov connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Magomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Regueiro is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magomedov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Magomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Regueiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Regueiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to stand but Regueiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but instead Regueiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Magomedov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Regueiro dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Magomedov pushes Regueiro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Regueiro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Regueiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Magomedov didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Regueiro throws a nice head kick!
Regueiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Regueiro tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Magomedov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Regueiro's thigh. Regueiro counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Magomedov postures up.
Regueiro has a closed guard, preventing Magomedov from standing up. #SUB2#
Regueiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.#T1#
Regueiro has a closed guard, preventing Magomedov from standing up.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but instead Regueiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Regueiro wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Regueiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Regueiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Regueiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Regueiro trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but Regueiro is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Regueiro is looking for the big counter here.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Regueiro clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Regueiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Regueiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Julio Regueiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.#T4##CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Regueiro stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
A short right from Regueiro. #BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Regueiro tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Regueiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Regueiro's guard.
Magomedov wants to stand but Regueiro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Regueiro has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Regueiro is proving hard to escape from.
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 Maksud Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Regueiro.
Regueiro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Magomedov throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Regueiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Regueiro at a distance.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
Regueiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Julio Regueiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away. #T1#
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Regueiro has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov lands a right hand. #BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Regueiro duly obliges.
Regueiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Regueiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses #CL2#
and Regueiro counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Regueiro lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Regueiro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magomedov.#CL2#
Regueiro has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Regueiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro 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.
Magomedov stuns Regueiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Regueiro defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Regueiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Regueiro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Regueiro.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Regueiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magomedov on the side of the head. #T3#
Regueiro stuffs the takedown.
Regueiro tries to clinch up.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Regueiro cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Regueiro punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Magomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Regueiro counter with a right hand.
Jab from Magomedov.
Regueiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro throws a head kick that half lands.
Regueiro lands a high kick!
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Regueiro takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Good body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Regueiro lands a slapping body shot.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Regueiro.
Magomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Regueiro 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

After the fight, Julio Regueiro 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 22, 2023
#R1#
Livingstone is looking to clinch.
Livingstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Livingstone throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Regueiro counter with a right hand.
Livingstone walks into a jab.#CL#
Regueiro pushes Livingstone up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Livingstone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Regueiro counters by clinching up.
Regueiro pushes Livingstone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Regueiro gets through Livingstone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Livingstone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Livingstone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Regueiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Regueiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch. #CL#
Regueiro darts in and clinches Livingstone up against the cage.#BC#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Livingstone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Livingstone tries to break free but Regueiro pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro scores with a one two! Livingstone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Regueiro scores with a four punch combination!
Livingstone fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Regueiro darts in and clinches Livingstone up against the cage.
Livingstone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Regueiro pushes Livingstone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Regueiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Livingstone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Livingstone.
Regueiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Livingstone tries to clinch up but Regueiro circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Regueiro lands but Livingstone takes it in his stride.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Regueiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
FrankFurt Livingstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Regueiro has Livingstone up against the cage in a clinch. #T2##BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Livingstone throws a combination that misses
and Regueiro counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Livingstone's head.#CL#
Regueiro has managed to clinch.
Livingstone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regueiro has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Livingstones head.
Regueiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Regueiro presses Livingstone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Regueiro lands with a light punch inside.
Regueiro lands a shoulder strike.
Regueiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Livingstone looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Regueiro. #BC#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro lands a high kick! #CL#
Livingstone gets tackled into the cage by Regueiro. Regueiro maintains the clinch.
Livingstone is trying to force a seperation but Regueiro has the dominant position.#T3##BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Regueiro drives through and clinches with Livingstone against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Regueiro.
Regueiro gets through Livingstone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Regueiro moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Livingstone takes one to the side of the head.
Regueiro throws a head kick that Livingstone semi-blocks.
A head kick from Regueiro lands but Livingstone takes it in his stride. #ROC#Livingstone is rocked!#CL#
Regueiro rushes Livingstone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro scores with a head kick. Livingstone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Regueiro throws a good cross that connects.
Livingstone is still on wobbly legs! Can Regueiro finish him?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Livingstone seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Livingstone should have avoided that one.
Regueiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Livingstone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4##CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Regueiro. #BC#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Regueiro lands with a slapping head kick.
Regueiro works the jab nicely.
Livingstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Regueiro has Livingstone up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Regueiro clinches up against the cage.
Regueiro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Livingstone is trying to push Regueiro away but Regueiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Livingstone 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Livingstone gets tackled into the cage by Regueiro. Regueiro maintains the clinch. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Regueiro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Regueiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Regueiro scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Regueiro has Livingstone up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro looks to land a combination. Livingstone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Livingstone.
Regueiro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Livingstone tries to keep at a distance but Regueiro has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Livingstone is looking to clinch.
Livingstone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Livingstone tries to clinch
letting Regueiro counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
Regueiro has Livingstone pressed against the cage, preventing Livingstone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Livingstone is trying to break the clinch but Regueiro is controlling him.#BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Julio Regueiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Regueiro connects with a body shot.
Regueiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.#T1#
Regueiro prevents Livingstone from breaking the clinch.
Regueiro digs a right hand into Livingstone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Livingstone's gas tank. #BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Regueiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Livingstone backwards.
Regueiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Regueiro lands a nice uppercut.
Regueiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Livingstone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Livingstone is trying to force a seperation but Regueiro has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Livingstone's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Livingstone misses with a straight left.
Regueiro moves out of range as Livingstone strikes.
Livingstone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Regueiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Livingstone wants to clinch
and Regueiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Livingstone tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range. #T2#
Livingstone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Livingstone scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Livingstone gets tackled into the cage by Regueiro. Regueiro maintains the clinch.
Regueiro keeps control of Livingstone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro lands with a slapping head kick.
Livingstone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Regueiro clinches. #BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Livingstone.
Regueiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Livingstone in a clinch.
Regueiro lands a nice uppercut.
Julio Regueiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Livingstone looks to throw the jab but Regueiro is out of range.
Regueiro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Livingstone's head.
Livingstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Regueiro misses the target.#T3#
Livingstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Regueiro lands a head kick. Livingstone smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Regueiro. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Livingstone walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Livingstone tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
Regueiro throws a counter high kick but Livingstone was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Regueiro gets a clinch. #BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Regueiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Regueiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Livingstone's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro scores with a three punch combo!
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Livingstone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Livingstone.#T4#
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Regueiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livingstone can do to turn this around?
Regueiro cracks Livingstone with a good jab.
Livingstone takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Regueiro clinches. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Livingstone throws a big shot that misses.
Livingstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Regueiro circles away.
Regueiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Livingstone at a distance.
Regueiro lands a head kick!
Regueiro scores with a head kick. #CL#
Regueiro drives through and clinches with Livingstone against the cage. #BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Regueiro lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Livingstone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that second round.
That's time! Regueiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Livingstone misses with a double jab. #CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Livingstone can't break the clinch.
A short left from Regueiro.
A hook to the body from Regueiro. #BC#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Livingstone loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Livingstone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Regueiro clinches. #BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Regueiro has managed to clinch. #BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Regueiro rushes Livingstone and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Regueiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Livingstone tries to keep at a distance but Regueiro has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regueiro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Livingstone is looking to clinch but Regueiro is avoiding it.
Livingstone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Regueiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Regueiro has Livingstone up against the cage in a clinch.
Livingstone can't break the clinch.
Livingstone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Regueiro lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Regueiro has Livingstone up against the cage in a clinch.
Livingstone is trying to break the clinch but Regueiro is controlling him.
A short right from Regueiro.
A short body shot lands from Regueiro as the two fighters clinch.
Livingstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Regueiro clinches up against the cage.
Regueiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Regueiro presses Livingstone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
FrankFurt Livingstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Regueiro scores with a one two! Livingstone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Regueiro lands a head kick! #CL#
Regueiro clinches.
A right hand to the body from Regueiro. #BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Regueiro gets in close and tags Livingstone with a short punch that almost sends Livingstone to the mat! Oh Livingstone is in big trouble! He turns his back on Regueiro, trying to create some distance but Regueiro rushes him, striking wildly and Livingstone goes down! The referee tackles Regueiro into the cage to end the fight! Regueiro is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro 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: SMASH: Dennison vs Torsten     
Date:   Sep 10, 2023
#R1#
Regueiro wants to clinch.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cejka throws out the jab.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cejka.
Regueiro tries to counter with a clinch but Cejka shakes him off and moves away.
Cejka misses with a hook. Regueiro ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro takes a swing at Cejka's ribcage but misses.
Cejka misses with a series of wild punches.
Regueiro tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cejka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Regueiro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cejka.
Cejka blocking some punches.
I was talking to Cejka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cejka thuds a left hand into Regueiro's body.
Regueiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Cejka can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Cejka misses with some punches.
Regueiro scores with a shot to the side of Cejka's head.
Cejka lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cejka thuds his right hand into Regueiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Regueiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cejka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Regueiro tries a body shot but Cejka blocks it.
Regueiro wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cejka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Regueiro scrambles back to his feet.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cejka throws a nice looking combination but Regueiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Regueiro jabs Cejka to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Regueiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Cejka tries to work over Regueiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cejka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Regueiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro can't break the clinch.
Cejka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Regueiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Cejka won't allow it. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cejka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Regueiro is looking for the big counter here.
Cejka throws a jab when Regueiro was well out of range.
Cejka misses with a looping right.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Cejka.
Cejka scores with a punch to the head.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cejka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Regueiro dodges the punch combination from Cejka.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
Cejka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cejka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cejka eats them both and turns towards Regueiro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cejka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Cejka misses with a wild combination.
Cejka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cejka missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cejka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cejka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Regueiro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cejka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
Cejka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro tries to counter with a clinch but Cejka shakes him off and moves away.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Regueiro gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cejka. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Cejka moves out of range easily.
Cejka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.#CL2#
Regueiro darts in and clinches Cejka up against the cage.
Regueiro is trying to break free.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Cejka.
A right handed body shot lands from Cejka.
Cejka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Regueiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to throw a body punch but Cejka avoids it by throwing Regueiro back against the cage.
Regueiro tries to break the clinch but Cejka is controlling the position.
Cejka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cejka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cejka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Regueiro.
Cejka working aggressively here.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Cestmir Cejka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Cejka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Cejka.
Cejka misses with a body punch.
Cejka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Regueiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cejka.
Cejka blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Regueiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Regueiro working aggressively here. #BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Cejka.
Cejka dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
A little feinted left hand from Cejka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro lands a two punch combo.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cejka scores with a jab.
A combination from Cejka does no damage.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cejka. #T1#
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses.
Regueiro throws a combination that misses
and Cejka counters with a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cejka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cejka throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
A nice left hand lands by Cejka.
Regueiro scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Regueiro tries to clinch there but Cejka circles away.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Regueiro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cejka looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Regueiro, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Cejka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cejka dips to his left and cracks Regueiro with an uppercut!
Julio Regueiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cejka misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Cejka lands with a hook. Regueiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Cejka is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cejka was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Cejka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Cejka moves out of range easily.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Cejka misses with a looping left.
Cejka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Cejka is having none of it.
Cejka scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Cejka. Beautiful body shot.
Regueiro looks to clinch
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cejka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Regueiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cejka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cejka rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Cejka does it's job there.#CL2#
Regueiro forces Cejka back against the cage and clinches.
Cejka misses with some punches.
Regueiro is trying to break the clinch but Cejka has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Cejka misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cejka scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Cejka avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Cejka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Regueiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Cejka.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Cejka.
Regueiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Regueiro lands with a kick to the temple. Cejka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cejka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Regueiro scores with a jab. Cejka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cejka fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cejka.
Regueiro lands a head kick. Cejka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cejka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Regueiro tries to clinch up but Cejka circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Cejka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cejka misses with a body shot.
Regueiro tries to move into range but Cejka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Regueiro takes one to the side of the head.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
Cejka walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
Cejka throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
A lazy left from Cejka finds it's target.
Cejka throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
A jab from Cejka finds it's way through Regueiro's defenses.
Cejka throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Regueiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cejka looks to land a combination but Regueiro avoids it well.
Cejka misses with a straight right.
Cestmir Cejka is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Regueiro pushes Cejka up against the cage in a clinch.
Cejka blocks a body shot from Regueiro.
Cejka prevents Regueiro from breaking the clinch.
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 Cestmir Cejka 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. 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#
Regueiro is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Cejka tries to keep at a distance but Regueiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cejka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Cejka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cejka slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Cejka with a jab.
Cejka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cejka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro dodges the punch combination from Cejka.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Cejka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejka throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.#CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Cejka scores with a shoulder strike.
Cejka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro lands a right hand.
Cestmir Cejka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A short uppercut from Cejka.
Cejka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cejka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Regueiro tries a body shot but Cejka blocks it.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cejka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Regueiro takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Cejka moves out of range easily.
Cejka missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro is looking to clinch but Cejka is avoiding it.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cejka throws a combination. Regueiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cejka missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cejka throws out the jab. #CL2#
Regueiro forces Cejka back against the cage and clinches.
Julio Regueiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Regueiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cejka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cejka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Regueiro jabs Cejka to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Regueiro has managed to clinch.
Regueiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cejka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Regueiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cejka stalling in the clinch but Regueiro improves position.
Cejka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Regueiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Cejka won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Cejka.
Cejka throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Cejka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cejka swings wildly with an uppercut but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Cejka blocks a head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cejka missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cejka misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cejka.
Regueiro misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Cejka.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Cejka.
Cejka misses with a series of wild punches.
Cejka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Cestmir Cejka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lazy left from Cejka finds it's target.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cejka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cejka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cejka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cejka throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
Cejka misses with a hook. Regueiro ducked under it nicely.
As Cejka backs off Regueiro throws a huge counter combo but Cejka manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Regueiro darts in and clinches Cejka up against the cage.
Regueiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Cejka won't allow it.
Cejka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Regueiro or not.
Regueiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Regueiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Cejka has double underhooks.
Cejka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cestmir Cejka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cejka 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Hall     
Date:   Aug 13, 2023
#R1#
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Lawrence was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lawrence looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Lawrence lands but Regueiro takes it in his stride.
Lawrence takes a kick to the side of the head.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Regueiro misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawrence is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regueiro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lawrence.
Regueiro throws a head kick that half lands.
Regueiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily. #T1#
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Lawrence feints and as Regueiro raises his hands in defense, Lawrence changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence lands a couple of digs.
Regueiro 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.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lawrence postures up in Regueiro's guard and throws a big left but Regueiro blocks it.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Regueiro blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Regueiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Lawrence cracks Regueiro with a solid left hand.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lawrence trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom.
Lawrence scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence is looking to work some ground and pound but Regueiro has wrist control.
Lawrence working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Regueiro trying to control the position.
Lawrence controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regueiro keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Regueiro.
Lawrence stays in close to Regueiro's body and controls the position.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Regueiro is retaining full guard. #T3#
Regueiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Lawrence has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Regueiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Regueiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawrence working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Regueiro's head.#SUB2#
Lawrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawrence keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
Lawrence cracks Regueiro with a solid left hand.
Lawrence lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Regueiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Lawrence working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Regueiro's head.
Lawrence forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Regueiro has hold of Lawrence's hands but Lawrence slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Regueiro actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawrence lands a nice short elbow.
Regueiro taking some punishment here, with Lawrence in his half guard.
Regueiro taking some punishment here, with Lawrence in his half guard.
Lawrence is nestled in close to Regueiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Regueiro tries to roll over but Lawrence keeps him under control.
Lawrence sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Regueiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Regueiro has hold of Lawrence's hands but Lawrence slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lawrence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Regueiro is staying active underneath Lawrence, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Regueiro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and pushes Lawrence back into the cage.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lawrence or perhaps it was just good defense by Regueiro, which made it look bad.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro throws a lazy head kick
and Lawrence counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regueiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Regueiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Regueiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lawrence counters with a three punch combo that has Regueiro backing up. Regueiro nods at Lawrence to acknowledge the strikes.
Regueiro tries to clinch
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro digs a good hook to Lawrence's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro wants to clinch
and Lawrence counters with a series of strikes. Regueiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Regueiro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lawrence.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawrence is defended easily by Regueiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malachi Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Regueiro's waist but Regueiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawrence off to one side.
Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Lawrence was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Regueiro misses with a double jab
and Lawrence counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Regueiro can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Regueiro drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the cage.
Lawrence is looking for a takedown.
Lawrence goes for a takedown in the clinch but Regueiro prevents it.
Lawrence goes for a takedown in the clinch but Regueiro prevents it.
Regueiro misses with some punches. #T2#
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Regueiro gets underhooks to prevent Lawrence's takedown attempt.
Regueiro blocking some punches. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Regueiro misses with a combination
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Lawrence was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Regueiro.#T3#
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown but Regueiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawrence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range. #CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Regueiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawrence.
A right hook to the body lands for Regueiro. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Lawrence moves out of range easily.
Lawrence dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Lawrence was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro connects with a high kick. #T4#
Lawrence pivots, looking for a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range and Lawrence settles back down.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Regueiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Lawrence avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Lawrence fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Lawrence.
Regueiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Regueiro leaves Lawrence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawrence moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRegueiro.
Lawrence has a takedown stuffed.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick from Regueiro lands but Lawrence takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Regueiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawrence.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malachi Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away. #CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Lawrence decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Regueiro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Regueiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Regueiro working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Lawrence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Regueiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence cracks Regueiro with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lawrence engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Regueiro keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawrence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence distracts Regueiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Regueiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Lawrence scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawrence scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lawrence distracts Regueiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Regueiro has his foot on Lawrence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawrence works his way back into a safe position though.
Malachi Lawrence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence scoring with punches to the head and body.
Regueiro 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.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving.
Lawrence lands a couple of digs.
Regueiro has momentary wrist control but Lawrence slips an elbow through the middle.
Lawrence engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Lawrence lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawrence with a nice head shot there.
Lawrence with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Regueiro 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.
Lawrence with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lawrence preventing the sweep.
Regueiro keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Regueiro trying to keep a closed guard but Lawrence is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regueiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Regueiro has momentary wrist control but Lawrence slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lawrence 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Lawrence!

Malachi Lawrence decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CFC 564     
Date:   Jun 24, 2023
#R1#
Lo shoots for a takedown but Regueiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Regueiro jabs Lo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lo with a poor takedown
and Regueiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Regueiro. #TD#
Lo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Regueiro wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Regueiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Regueiro.#SUB#
Lo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Regueiro is trying to control the position but Lo postures up. #T1#
Regueiro keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Regueiro has his foot on Lo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lo works his way back into a safe position though.
Regueiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Regueiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Regueiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regueiro passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regueiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lo tries to roll over but Regueiro keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lo actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Regueiro trying to control the pace.
Regueiro wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo tries to get to full guard but Regueiro has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Regueiro is trying to work for a kimura but Lo is defending well.
Regueiro tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it.
Regueiro content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Regueiro 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro 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: CFC 562     
Date:   Jun 17, 2023
#R1#
Regueiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lo. #CL2#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Lo in a clinch.
Regueiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lo.
Lo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Regueiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Lo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo misses with a takedown
and Regueiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lo fails to land the takedown.
Lo takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Regueiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Regueiro stops a takedown attempt from Lo. #BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Lo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Regueiro throws a fast counter high kick but Lo manages to duck under it in time.
Regueiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lo backs up against the cage. #T1#
Jab from Regueiro.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Regueiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Regueiro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lo walks into a left hand.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Regueiro feints the counter takedown.
Lo is breathing heavily.
Lo fails to land the takedown.
Regueiro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Regueiro rushes Lo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lo shoots for a takedown but Regueiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Regueiro scores with a head kick.
Regueiro lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lo shoots in but no luck this time.
Regueiro connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Lo is rocked!
Regueiro throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Lo crashing down! Lo tries to stagger back to his feet but Regueiro just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Lo asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro 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: CFC 561     
Date:   Jun 10, 2023
#R1##CL#
Regueiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Regueiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Regueiro is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Regueiro down to the mat. Regueiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Julio Regueiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Silva.
Silva dives in and grabs Regueiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Regueiro pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.#CL#
Regueiro has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Regueiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Regueiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Regueiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Regueiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Regueiro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Regueiro forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Regueiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Regueiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Regueiro has managed to clinch.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Regueiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Regueiro scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Regueiro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Regueiro sprawls well.#CL#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Regueiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Regueiro as Silva shoots in.
Silva looks for a takedown but Regueiro sprawls well.
Silva looks winded!#CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Regueiro lands a left hand.
Silva prevents a body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Regueiro swivels and escapes.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL#
Regueiro clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Regueiro is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Regueiro circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Regueiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Regueiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva prevents a body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Regueiro scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Regueiro punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Regueiro, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Regueiro against the cage but Regueiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Regueiro. Regueiro maintains the clinch.
Silva wants a takedown.
Regueiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Regueiro scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Regueiro 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:8
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 10:8
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:8

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

After the fight, Julio Regueiro 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: CFC 559     
Date:   Jun 03, 2023
#R1#
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Regueiro's head.
King misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Regueiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King tries to clinch up.
King is looking to clinch.
Regueiro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
King moves into the clinch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro walks into a left hand. #CL#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Regueiro working aggressively here. #T1#
Regueiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Regueiro can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action. #BC#
King breaks the clinch.
Regueiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Regueiro takes the fight into the clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Regueiro 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. #CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
King pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Regueiro tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King is looking to clinch.
Regueiro is looking for the big counter here.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
King lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
A head kick misses from King. #CL2#
Regueiro has managed to clinch.
King blocks an uppercut.
Regueiro tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Regueiro working aggressively here.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Regueiro blocking some punches. #BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
King clinches. #BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King connects with a body shot.
Regueiro wants to clinch.
King tries to clinch up.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by King.
King throws a right hand that Regueiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Regueiro also avoids with ease.#T3#
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Regueiro counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
King forces Regueiro back against the cage and clinches.
Regueiro working aggressively here.
King has Regueiro pressed against the cage, preventing Regueiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Regueiro blocks an uppercut. #BC#
King breaks the clinch.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
King clinches up with Regueiro and pushes him back against the cage.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
King tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
King moves into the clinch.#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King lands a head kick!
King with a jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
King darts in and clinches Regueiro up against the cage.
Regueiro can't break the clinch.
King misses with a body punch. #BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
King thuds his right hand into Regueiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Regueiro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King cracks Regueiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches up against the cage.
Regueiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by King there.#CL2#
Regueiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
King pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands an uppercut.
King tries to throw a body punch but Regueiro avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King lands an uppercut.
A short right from King.
Regueiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Regueiro can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Regueiro 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.
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!
King can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by King. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
King closes the distance and pushes Regueiro back into the cage.
King scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
A short right from King.
Regueiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Regueiro won't allow it. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.#CL#
King moves into range and clinches up with Regueiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from King.
King tries to break the clinch but Regueiro is controlling the position.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Regueiro can do to turn this around?
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
King breaks the clinch.
King tries to clinch there but Regueiro circles away.
King blocks a head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses.
As Regueiro looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Regueiro just gets out of the way.
Regueiro is breathing heavily.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King throws a one two combo.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#Regueiro is rocked!
King throws an overhand right that drops Regueiro like a sack of potatoes! King dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Malcolm King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CFC 557     
Date:   May 27, 2023
#R1#
Sobieskiego blocks a head kick by Regueiro. #CL#
Regueiro forces Sobieskiego back against the cage and clinches.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieskiego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.#BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
It looked like Regueiro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Regueiro gets a clinch. #BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro with a hook.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Regueiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieskiego avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Regueiro lands a right hand.
Sobieskiego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobieskiego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Sobieskiego.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Regueiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Regueiro, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Regueiro moves into range and clinches up with Sobieskiego.
A short right from Regueiro on the inside. #BC2#
Sobieskiego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2##CL2#
Sobieskiego closes the distance and clinches.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobieskiego wants to clinch.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sobieskiego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobieskiego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sobieskiego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Regueiro throws a head kick that Sobieskiego semi-blocks.
Sobieskiego lands a head kick. Regueiro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Regueiro moves in looking to clinch but Sobieskiego pushes him off.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily. #CL#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Regueiro lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Sobieskiego lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Regueiro dodges the punch combination from Sobieskiego.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Sobieskiego.#CL2#
Sobieskiego has Regueiro up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobieskiego misses with an uppercut.
Sobieskiego misses with a looping left.
Regueiro wants to clinch.
Regueiro wants to clinch.
Sobieskiego gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Sobieskiego moves in looking to clinch but Regueiro pushes him off.
Sobieskiego works the jab nicely.#CL#
Regueiro forces Sobieskiego back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobieskiego lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro scores with a head kick. #CL#
Regueiro rushes Sobieskiego and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Sobieskiego throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobieskiego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro wants to clinch up but Sobieskiego keeps it at a distance.
Sobieskiego steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Regueiro.#CL2#
Sobieskiego has closed the distance and engaged Regueiro in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Regueiro. #BC2#
Sobieskiego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieskiego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Regueiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
Regueiro lands with a slapping head kick.
Sobieskiego moves in looking to clinch but Regueiro pushes him off.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sobieskiego goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sobieskiego just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobieskiego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobieskiego is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sobieskiego misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Regueiro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Sobieskiego's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Regueiro tries to bum rush Sobieskiego with a series of wild strikes but Sobieskiego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro walks into a jab.
Sobieskiego is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Regueiro has managed to clinch. #BC#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sobieskiego closes the distance and pushes Regueiro back into the cage.#T1##BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Regueiro gets a clinch.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Regueiro's efforts to push away.
Regueiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Regueiro lands a right hand.
Regueiro lands with a left to the head.
Sobieskiego is trying to force a seperation but Regueiro has the dominant position.
Sobieskiego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Regueiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
Sobieskiego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regueiro has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch. #T2#
Regueiro misses with a head kick. #CL#
Sobieskiego gets tackled into the cage by Regueiro. Regueiro maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Regueiro. #BC#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobieskiego circles away.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Sobieskiego fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobieskiego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sobieskiego shapes to counter with a head kick.
Regueiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sobieskiego has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sobieskiego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Sobieskiego is having none of it.
Sobieskiego scores with a nice strike.
Sobieskiego stalks Regueiro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Regueiro's face. Regueiro staggers backwards, shaken.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Regueiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Regueiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Regueiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobieskiego tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it. #T3##BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Sobieskiego avoids it well.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Sobieskiego.
Regueiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sobieskiego's head.#CL#
Regueiro rushes Sobieskiego and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sobieskiego. #BC#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Regueiro lands but Sobieskiego takes it in his stride.
It looks like Regueiro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Sobieskiego throws a nice looking combination but Regueiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Regueiro lands but Sobieskiego takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Sobieskiego moves out of range easily.
Regueiro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Sobieskiego moves in looking to clinch but Regueiro pushes him off.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Sobieskiego is having none of it.
Julio Regueiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses.
Regueiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Sobieskiego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sobieskiego leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sobieskiego blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Sobieskiego.
Regueiro connects with a right hand. Sobieskiego shakes it off.
Regueiro moves in looking to clinch but Sobieskiego pushes him off.
Regueiro sets himself, and Sobieskiego steps forward looking for the clinch! Regueiro avoids it this time.
A head kick from Regueiro lands but Sobieskiego takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro throws the left hand but Sobieskiego avoids the punch easily.
Sobieskiego looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.#CL#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Sobieskiego.
Regueiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sobieskiego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Regueiro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sobieskiego can turn it around.#BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobieskiego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Sobieskiego 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Sobieskiego is out of range.
Sobieskiego slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro. #CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and pushes Sobieskiego back into the cage.
A short right from Regueiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
Sobieskiego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro. #CL2#
Sobieskiego gets a clinch. #T1#
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sobieskiego has had enough of the clinch but Regueiro keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Regueiro scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro tries to clinch up but Sobieskiego circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Sobieskiego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Sobieskiego rushes Regueiro and presses him up against the cage.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Regueiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobieskiego can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Regueiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego is trying to force a seperation but Regueiro has the dominant position.
A short right from Regueiro.
Regueiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sobieskiego tries to circle away but Regueiro has him pinned against the cage.
Sobieskiego wants to get back to striking at distance but Regueiro won't allow it.
Regueiro lands a shoulder strike.
Sobieskiego wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Julio Regueiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Sobieskiego sizes up Regueiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sobieskiego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sobieskiego ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Sobieskiego throws a counter combo.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regueiro sets himself, and Sobieskiego steps forward looking for the clinch! Regueiro avoids it this time.
Regueiro slips a jab and a cross from Sobieskiego.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobieskiego circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Sobieskiego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks from the clinch.
Sobieskiego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.#CL#
Regueiro moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro cracks Sobieskiego with a good jab.#CL#
Regueiro clinches. #BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Regueiro rushes Sobieskiego and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a head kick that half lands.
Regueiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro tries to counter by clinching up but Sobieskiego breaks away and moves out of range.
Regueiro cracks Sobieskiego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro tries to clinch up but Sobieskiego circles away and keeps his distance.
Regueiro fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Regueiro scores with a jab. Sobieskiego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regueiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sobieskiego throws a nice looking combination but Regueiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sobieskiego walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.#CL2#
Regueiro tries to keep at a distance but Sobieskiego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Regueiro scores with a hook to the body.
Regueiro keeps control of Sobieskiego as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sobieskiego is working Regueiro over against the cage.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego swats away the attempt to clinch by Regueiro.
Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Sobieskiego tries to keep at a distance but Regueiro has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Regueiro 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CFC 554     
Date:   May 20, 2023
#R1#
No luck for Lo with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Regueiro clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Lo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
Regueiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Lo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Regueiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Regueiro keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Regueiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Regueiro is retaining full guard.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.#SUB2#
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Lo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Regueiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Lo pushing down on Regueiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lo seems to be working for a kimura but Regueiro defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2##SUB#
Lo is working for a kimura but Regueiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Regueiro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lo is looking for a kimura but Regueiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lo to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regueiro is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lo wants to work for an arm triangle but Regueiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Lo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Lo!

 

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 15, 2023





178 cm
36 yrs
185 lbs



174 cm
40 yrs
174 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Kekoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kekoa clinches up against the cage.
Kekoa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Regueiro just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Kekoa jumps into guard, dragging Regueiro to the mat.
Regueiro postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekoa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Regueiro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kekoa (2) vs (0) Regueiro
Kekoa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Regueiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Kekoa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Regueiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kekoa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Kekoa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Regueiro is looking for a sweep. Kekoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kekoa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Kekoa seems to be working for a kimura but Regueiro defends the submission attempt.
Regueiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kekoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Regueiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kekoa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kekoa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Regueiro looking to control. #SUB#
Kekoa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Regueiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Regueiro has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kekoa (2) vs (2) Regueiro
Kekoa looking to control.
Kekoa keeping moving, preventing Regueiro from controlling successfully.
Kekoa seems keen to control Regueiro's posture.
Kekoa keeping moving, preventing Regueiro from controlling successfully. #T3#
Regueiro wants to pass the guard but Kekoa is keeping the position.
Kekoa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kekoa (4) vs (2) Regueiro
Regueiro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kekoa (7) vs (2) Regueiro
Regueiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Regueiro tries to improve his position but Kekoa has taken his back! Kekoa has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Regueiro tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kekoa pushes Regueiro away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Kekoa!
An out of breath Eddie Kekoa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C185: Taneyev vs Machado     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023
#R1#
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong scores with the left hand. Regueiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Kong misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Regueiro darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Regueiro tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
Kong has Regueiro pressed against the cage, preventing Regueiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Regueiro lands with a light punch inside.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Regueiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Regueiro's efforts to push away.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Regueiro tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Regueiro back against the cage.
Regueiro lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Regueiro tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
Kong blocks a body shot from Regueiro. #BC#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Regueiro has Kong up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Regueiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Regueiro clinches.
Regueiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Regueiro wants to break free but Kong has control.
Kong misses with the head strike. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Kong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Regueiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Kong keeps control of Regueiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kong has Regueiro pressed against the cage, preventing Regueiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
Regueiro wants to break free but Kong has control.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Kong misses with the head strike.
Regueiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Regueiro takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Regueiro.
Kong misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Regueiro has had enough of the clinch but Kong keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Kong misses.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.#CL#
Regueiro has managed to clinch.
Regueiro misses with some punches.
Regueiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Regueiro has had enough of the clinch but Kong keeps him there for the moment.
Regueiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kong moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.#CL#
Regueiro rushes Kong and presses him up against the cage.
Regueiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Regueiro just leaning against Kong, taking a breather. #BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Kong misses its intended target. #CL#
Regueiro drives through and clinches with Kong against the cage.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Still in the clinch, Regueiro scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong connects with a body shot.
Kong lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Regueiro instigates a clinch.
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Julio Regueiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro connects with a body shot.#CL#
Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
Regueiro tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
Regueiro misses with a body punch.
Regueiro is trying to break the clinch but Kong is controlling him.
Kong blocks a body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Regueiro tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Regueiro back against the cage. #T2#
Regueiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Regueiro tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Regueiro back against the cage.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Regueiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Julio Regueiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Regueiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong jabs at Regueiro's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Regueiro has managed to clinch.
Regueiro wants to break free but Kong has control.
Kong misses with some punches. #T3#
Regueiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Kong won't allow it.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong keeps control of Regueiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kong keeps control of Regueiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Kong throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro is trying to break the clinch but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Kong blocking some punches. #T4#
Regueiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kong.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong keeps control of Regueiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Regueiro.
Kong blocks a body shot from Regueiro.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
Regueiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Kong has double underhooks.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Kong has double underhooks.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro 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#
Regueiro cracks Kong with an open hand slap.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Regueiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro. #CL#
Regueiro instigates a clinch.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Regueiros head.
Regueiro wants to break free but Kong has control.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Regueiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Regueiro.#T1#
Regueiro lands with a nice body punch.
Kong blocks a head kick by Regueiro.
A head kick misses from Regueiro. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
Regueiro lands the left hand.
Kong connects with a single shot there.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Regueiro moves into range and clinches up with Kong.#BC#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
A body shot lands from Kong. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Regueiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Kong misses with the head strike.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Kong blocks a body shot from Regueiro. #T3#
Regueiro is trying to force a seperation but Kong has the dominant position.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
Regueiro lands with a light punch inside.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Regueiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Regueiro tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
Regueiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Hong Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kong misses with some punches.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Regueiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Regueiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Kong won't allow it.
Regueiro tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
Regueiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong keeps control of Regueiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Regueiro working hard to break the clinch.
Regueiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Regueiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Regueiro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Regueiro 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro 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: C179: Garuda vs Williams     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023
#R1#
Helenius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regueiro throws a head kick that half lands.
Helenius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Helenius.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Regueiro gets tackled into the cage by Helenius. Helenius maintains the clinch. #BC#
Helenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Helenius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Regueiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Helenius breaks the clinch.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Helenius moves out of range.
Helenius tries a head kick but it misses.
Helenius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Helenius takes the fight into the clinch.
Helenius misses with a punch to the body.
Helenius doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Helenius moves into the clinch.
Regueiro misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Helenius takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Helenius loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Helenius.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helenius manages to avoid it.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Helenius forces Regueiro back against the cage and clinches.
Helenius blocks a body shot from Regueiro.
Helenius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helenius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch. #CL#
Helenius closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Regueiro is trying to break the clinch but Helenius has him pressed against the cage.
Helenius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Regueiro. #BC#
Helenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Helenius in a 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!
Regueiro can't find room to land a body shot as Helenius controls the action.
We've been hearing reports that Helenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Regueiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Regueiro wants to break free but Helenius has control. #BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Helenius rushes Regueiro and presses him up against the cage.
Regueiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Helenius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Helenius.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Helenius's head backwards.
Regueiro wants to clinch.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches up with Helenius and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Regueiro gets tackled into the cage by Helenius. Helenius maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Helenius.
Helenius lands a head kick! #CL2#
Regueiro pushes Helenius up against the cage in a clinch.
Regueiro tries to throw a body punch but Helenius avoids it by throwing Regueiro back against the cage. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helenius throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Helenius fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and pushes Helenius back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Regueiro. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Regueiro lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Helenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Helenius tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro throws a head kick that Helenius semi-blocks. #CL2#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Helenius in a clinch. #BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Helenius scores with a takedown into Regueiro's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Regueiro is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
That's time! Helenius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Helenius shoots in but Regueiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Regueiro unleashes a big counter combination but Helenius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Helenius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro thuds a left hand into Helenius's body.
Regueiro throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.#CL#
Regueiro tries to keep at a distance but Helenius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Helenius prevents Regueiro from breaking the clinch.
Regueiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Helenius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Regueiro can turn it around.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Helenius blocks a body shot from Regueiro. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Regueiro tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Helenius avoids them all with ease.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helenius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Helenius lands with an overhand left.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Helenius tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but Helenius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Regueiro throws a nice head kick!
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Helenius avoids it well.
Helenius throws a quick counter head kick but Regueiro was just out of range.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Helenius is having none of it.
Regueiro tries to clinch there but Helenius circles away.
Regueiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Helenius rather than just go for the knockout.
Regueiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Helenius is having none of it.
Rupert Helenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Helenius gets a takedown into half guard.
Regueiro gets full guard.
Helenius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Regueiro is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.
Regueiro controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself.
Helenius trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Regueiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Regueiro's legs - danger averted.
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!#SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Regueiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Regueiro's legs - danger averted.
Helenius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Regueiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Regueiro manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Regueiro's guard.
Regueiro looking to control.
Helenius stays in close to Regueiro's body and controls the position.
Helenius slips nicely into half guard.
Regueiro keeping control of the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Regueiro controlling the position for now.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Helenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helenius avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
Helenius avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro wants to clinch up but Helenius keeps it at a distance.
Helenius misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Helenius swats away the attempt to clinch by Regueiro.
Nice straight punches there by Regueiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Helenius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helenius moves in looking to clinch but Regueiro pushes him off.
Regueiro unleashes a big counter combination but Helenius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Helenius tries to clinch up but Regueiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helenius circles away quickly and effectively.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Helenius saw that one coming.
Helenius dives in for a single leg takedown but Regueiro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro blocks an uppercut.
Helenius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Regueiro's efforts to push away.
Helenius prevents Regueiro from breaking the clinch.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Helenius lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Helenius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regueiro lunges at Helenius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Helenius's hand.
Helenius tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Helenius 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 Regueiro! But no joy.#TD#
Helenius shoots in and gets a takedown into Regueiro's guard.
Regueiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Regueiro trying to control the position.
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Helenius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Regueiro has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Regueiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helenius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Regueiro being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Helenius misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Helenius instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Helenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Helenius.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Helenius circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3##CL2#
Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
Helenius misses with the head strike.
Helenius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Helenius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro shapes to counter with a head kick.
Regueiro throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.
Helenius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helenius tries to clinch up but Regueiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Helenius tries to bum rush Regueiro with a series of wild strikes but Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helenius moves in looking to clinch but Regueiro pushes him off.
Helenius throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Helenius.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Helenius circles away.
Helenius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Regueiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Helenius misses with the head strike. #BC#
Helenius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Regueiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helenius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helenius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Regueiro or not. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helenius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Regueiro scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Helenius lands a right hand. #BC#
Helenius manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Helenius.

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 Rupert Helenius.
I think Regueiro 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

After the fight, Julio Regueiro 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: C173: Ji Woo vs Land     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023
#R1#
Regueiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pierre.
Pierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Regueiro does no damage.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Pierre.
Regueiro scores with a head kick. Pierre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Regueiro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Regueiro has Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pierre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierre.
Regueiro scores with a head kick.
Regueiro moves out of range as Pierre strikes.
Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Pierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Regueiro misses with a hook to the body
and Pierre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Regueiro has time to react.
Pierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Regueiro at a distance.
Pierre tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Regueiro tries to counter by clinching up but Pierre breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pierre. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Pierre misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Regueiro scores with a hook.
Pierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre thuds a left hand into Regueiro's body.
Regueiro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Pierre moved out of range nicely.
Pierre jabs at Regueiro's body.
Regueiro works over Pierre's head and body with a nice combination.
Regueiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Pierre looks to throw the jab but Regueiro is out of range.
Regueiro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pierre.
Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a body shot.
Regueiro swings for the body but Pierre moves out of range.
Regueiro moves to clinch but Pierre breaks away
and Pierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre throws an off balance right hand
and Regueiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Pierre thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pierre swinging wildly here. #CL#
Regueiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pierre.
Pierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow. #T3#
Pierre misses with the head strike.
Pierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Pierre.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
Regueiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro moves in looking to clinch but Pierre pushes him off.
Pierre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pierre lands with a shot to the body.
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a big counter combination but Pierre scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Regueiro tries to clinch up but Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Pierre misses the jab.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Pierre circles away.
Pierre loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pierre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre misses with a double jab.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination.
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Pierre circles away.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Regueiro is looking to clinch but Pierre is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Pierre. #CUT2#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Regueiro instigates a clinch.
Regueiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Regueiro drives through and clinches with Pierre against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Pierre lands a two punch combo.
Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Pierre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
That's time! Regueiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Pierre misses.
Pierre lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Pierre's head back.
Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regueiro slips a jab and a cross from Pierre.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Pierre's head but Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pierre missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro is looking to clinch but Pierre is avoiding it.
Regueiro lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Pierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Regueiro.
Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Pierre lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierre scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head. #T1#
Regueiro is trying to break the clinch but Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Regueiro is trying to break the clinch but Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Regueiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pierre blocks a body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a right hand.
Pierre misses with a body punch. #BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Pierre misses with a straight right.
Pierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pierre misses the jab.
It looked like Regueiro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Regueiro tries to clinch up but Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Pierre throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pierre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Regueiro with a body shot.
Pierre drops his hands momentarily and Regueiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pierre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pierre lands with a straight right. Regueiro didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro digs a good hook to Pierre's body.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Regueiro. #CL#
Regueiro gets a clinch.
Pierre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Regueiro scores with a shot to the side of Pierre's head.
Pierre blocking some punches. #T3#
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierre blocks a body shot from Regueiro.
Pierre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pierre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Regueiro is leaning against Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Regueiro lands a shot to the body.
Pierre misses with some punches. #BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Regueiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pierre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pierre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Regueiro with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierre. #CL#
Regueiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pierre circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro wants to clinch up but Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Regueiro wants to clinch up but Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro lands with a slapping head kick.
Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Pierre misses.
Regueiro lands with a slapping head kick.
Regueiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pierre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pierre takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Pierre lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pierre throws a series of punches but Regueiro avoids them all with ease.
Pierre cracks Regueiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Pierre.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Pierre.
Pierre misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre gets through Regueiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Pierre has double underhooks.
Pierre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Regueiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Regueiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Regueiro backs off Pierre throws a huge counter combo but Regueiro manages to avoid it all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pierre, as that shot connected.
Pierre takes one to the chin there.
Julio Regueiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Pierre does no damage.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Pierre is having none of it.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and Pierre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro scores with a hook.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pierre! But no joy.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Regueiro back to the cage. Pierre follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Regueiro wants to clinch up but Pierre keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Pierre scores with the left hand. Regueiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Pierre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#Julio Regueiro's cut is getting worse.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Pierre.
A jab from Pierre does it's job there.
A jab from Pierre misses.
Pierre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Regueiro is rocked!
Pierre misses with a body shot.
Oh Regueiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierre loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Pierre lunges at Regueiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Regueiro's hand.
Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pierre eats them both and turns towards Regueiro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pierre connects with a body shot that sends Regueiro's belly button to the back.
Pierre connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Regueiro. #T3#
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierre moves away.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a lazy head kick
and Pierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Regueiro dodges the punch combination from Pierre.
Regueiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Regueiro misses
and Pierre counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Regueiro.
Pierre swings widly with a right hand
and Regueiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro throws a head kick that Pierre semi-blocks.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Regueiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
Regueiro working hard to break the clinch.
Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Regueiro.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro misses with a body punch. #BC#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Pierre coming out on top.
Pierre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Regueiro is looking to clinch but Pierre is avoiding it.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Pierre 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.
Pierre throws a nice looking combination but Regueiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Pierre looks to move away, Regueiro throws a big counter combo but Pierre just gets out of the way.
Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro. #CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Regueiro tries to work over Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pierre misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Pierre lands the left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Pierre!

George Pierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C166: McWrestler vs Yrkje     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023
#R1#
Mammadov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mammadov scores with a leg kick.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mammadov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mammadov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
As Mammadov backs off Regueiro throws a huge counter combo but Mammadov manages to avoid it all.
Mammadov lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Mammadov blocks the low kick.
Mammadov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mammadov checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Mammadov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mammadov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Mammadov avoids nicely.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Mammadov.
Sloppy strikes from Regueiro. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mammadov misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro cracks Mammadov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammadov.
We've been hearing reports that Mammadov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Regueiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1##CL#
Mammadov has closed the distance and engaged Regueiro in a clinch. #TD2#
Regueiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Regueiro is trying to keep Mammadov in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mammadov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mammadov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Regueiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mammadov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mammadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mammadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##SUB2#
Regueiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mammadov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mammadov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily.
Mammadov passes Regueiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Regueiro is looking to improve his position.
Regueiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mammadov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura but Regueiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mammadov to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mammadov passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Regueiro is looking to regain half guard here but Mammadov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Regueiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mammadov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Regueiro tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Regueiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mammadov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Mammadov tries to score with some ground and pound. Regueiro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Regueiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mammadov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Mammadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mammadov pulls his head out easily.
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 Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Mammadov avoids nicely.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mammadov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mammadov tried to score with a low kick but Regueiro checks it.
Mammadov lands a right hook to the body.
Mammadov misses with a looping right.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammadov.
Regueiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Mammadov misses its intended target.
Mammadov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Mammadov moved out of range.
Mammadov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mammadov throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mammadov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mammadov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mammadov is looking to wear down Regueiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
Mammadov blocks a leg kick.
Mammadov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Regueiro takes a swing at Mammadov's ribcage but misses.
Mammadov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Regueiro wants to slow Mammadov down by chopping away at his legs.
Mammadov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Regueiro pinned against the cage. Regueiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Regueiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mammadov shoots in for a takedown but Regueiro shows good takedown defense.
Mammadov has his takedown stuffed
and Regueiro counters with a series of strikes. Mammadov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Regueiro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Mammadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Regueiro.
Mammadov throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mammadov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro cracks Mammadov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Mammadov checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Mammadov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Mammadov's head back. #CL#
Mammadov clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land. #BC#
Mammadov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro lands a slapping body shot.
Regueiro moves out of range as Mammadov throws a body kick.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Mammadov counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Mammadov.
Mammadov wants to clinch up but Regueiro keeps it at a distance.
Mammadov throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mammadov in his tracks.
Regueiro 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.
Mammadov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from Mammadov tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mammadov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Mammadov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mammadov throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Mammadov connects with a nice looking jab.
Mammadov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mammadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Mammadov punishes Regueiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Regueiro scores with a four punch combination!
Regueiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Mammadov moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Mammadov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Regueiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Mammadov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Regueiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mammadov trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mammadov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mammadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Regueiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily. #SUB2#
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mammadov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mammadov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mammadov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mammadov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Regueiro in his tracks.
Mammadov checks a leg kick.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Regueiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammadov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mammadov scrambles back to his feet.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov jabs Regueiro right on the nose. Regueiro blinks but takes it well.
A nice combination there by Regueiro.
Mammadov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro scores with a jab. Mammadov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
Mammadov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Regueiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Mammadov moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Mammadov looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Mammadov misses with a kick to the body.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
Regueiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mammadov finds it's way round the side to connect with Regueiro's head.
Mammadov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mammadov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Regueiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro wants to slow Mammadov down by chopping away at his legs.
Mammadov throws a combination. Regueiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Mammadov moved out of range.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mammadov moves away.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Mammadov moved away.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mammadov takes one to the chin there.
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!
Mammadov throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Regueiro lunges at Mammadov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mammadov's hand.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Mammadov ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Regueiro cracks Mammadov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro tests Mammadov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mammadov digs a good hook to Regueiro's body.
Mammadov cracks Regueiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Mammadov fails with the takedown.
Regueiro jabs Mammadov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mammadov. That's going to slow Regueiro down.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Mammadov moves out of range.
Mammadov is looking to clinch but Regueiro is avoiding it.
Regueiro misses with a wild combination.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Mammadov's head but Mammadov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Regueiro as Mammadov shoots in.
Regueiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.
Mammadov throws a right hand that Regueiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Regueiro also avoids with ease.
Mammadov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mammadov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mammadov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mammadov counters with a right hand to the body.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Nice shot lands for Mammadov.
Regueiro jabs at Mammadov's body.
Mammadov lands a lovely overhand right.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regueiro.
Mammadov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Regueiro circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Mammadov defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Mammadov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mammadov throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro. #T4#
Mammadov drops his hands momentarily and Regueiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mammadov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mammadov with the inside leg kick.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mammadov moves away.
Mammadov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mammadov throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Regueiro throws a hook but Mammadov avoids it easily.
Mammadov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Regueiro. Regueiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Mammadov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mammadov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Mammadov tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mammadov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Regueiro to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mammadov blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mammadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Regueiro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Mammadov shoots for a takedown but Regueiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Regueiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Regueiro.
I think Regueiro 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#947 Rod v Sitsongrit     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Danilov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Regueiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range. #TD2#
Danilov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Danilov throws a strike aimed at the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro avoids it well.
Regueiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Danilov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Danilov working away.
Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Regueiro to see if he's OK.
Regueiro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Danilov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Regueiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Regueiro tries to bench press Danilov off him but Danilov keeps the position.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Danilov is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Danilov lands a few punches from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Danilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Danilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Regueiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Danilov trying to control the action but Regueiro is working from the bottom.
Regueiro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Danilov connects with a decent elbow.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Regueiro tries to bench press Danilov off him but Danilov keeps the position.
Danilov working the head and body with strikes.
Regueiro tries to bench press Danilov off him but Danilov keeps the position.
Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Regueiro to see if he's OK.#T2#
Danilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Regueiro down.
Check out the look on Danilov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Regueiro is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Regueiro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Danilov lands an elbow.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Danilov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Danilov scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Danilov looks up at the clock and then as Regueiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Danilov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Danilov landing a few strikes.
Danilov looks up at the clock and then as Regueiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Danilov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Regueiro wants to control but Danilov postures up.
Regueiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danilov working the body and head with strikes.
Danilov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Regueiro some visible discomfort.
Regueiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Danilov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Danilov lands a nice forearm strike.
Danilov is chipping away with strikes.
Danilov landing strikes.
Regueiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Regueiro trying to remain calm as Danilov controls from the top position.#T4#
Regueiro is looking to reverse the position.
Regueiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Danilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Regueiro down.
Regueiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Danilov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov working away.
Regueiro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Regueiro is not content to let Danilov control the position.
Regueiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
The fighters circling - Danilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danilov jabs Regueiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Danilov with a nice calf kick.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danilov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Danilov. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Julio Regueiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.#T1#
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Danilov closes the distance and clinches up with Regueiro, looking for a takedown. Danilov pushes Regueiro against the cage but Regueiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Danilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danilov wants to slow Regueiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Regueiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Regueiro blocks the low kick.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Danilov.
Danilov throws a right and a left that Regueiro avoids nicely.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.#T2#
Regueiro slips under a jab from Danilov.
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!
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danilov.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Danilov counters with an inside leg kick.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Danilov moves out of range easily.
Danilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Regueiro is fending him off so far but Danilov persists. Nope, Regueiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Regueiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Danilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Regueiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Danilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Regueiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Regueiro is looking to reverse the position.
Regueiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Regueiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Danilov lands a few punches from side control.
Danilov landing strikes.
Danilov lands a nice forearm strike.
Danilov controls the position.
Danilov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruslan Danilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danilov lands a nice forearm strike.
Regueiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Regueiro is trying to control Danilov's posture but Danilov avoids it. #T4#
Regueiro tries to escape but Danilov is in control.
Danilov wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
Danilov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Danilov is working Regueiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Danilov is working Regueiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Danilov is chipping away with strikes.
Regueiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Danilov cracks Regueiro with a big right hand but Regueiro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Danilov saw that one coming.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a shot to the body.
Danilov moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Regueiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Danilov's head back.
Regueiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danilov moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov scores with a hook to the body. Regueiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Danilov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Regueiro!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov working the ground and pound.
Danilov trying to control the action but Regueiro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Regueiro is looking to reverse the position.
Regueiro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Regueiro trying to remain calm as Danilov controls from the top position.
Danilov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Danilov wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
Danilov is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Check out the look on Danilov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Danilov scoring with punches from side control.
Danilov scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#Regueiro is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regueiro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Oh Regueiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danilov landing strikes.
Danilov working the head with strikes.
Regueiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Danilov dominates the positioning.
A big shot lands for Danilov! That's hurt Regueiro! Will he recover? Danilov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Danilov!
A relieved looking Ruslan Danilov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#945 Mario v Kebab     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Wilcox's head but Wilcox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilcox tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilcox can pounce on him.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilcox.
Regueiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Regueiro lands with a nice body punch.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro thumps Wilcox with a low kick.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Regueiro is out of range.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Regueiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Wilcox jabs at Regueiro's body.
Wilcox throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Wilcox ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro misses with a straight right. #T1#
Wilcox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilcox defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilcox.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Wilcox.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the body.
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
Wilcox lands with a shot to the body.
Regueiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilcox backs up against the cage.
Wilcox looks to land a combination but Regueiro avoids it well.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro swings for the body but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Regueiro.
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!
Regueiro connects with the punch.
Wilcox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Wilcox.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
Regueiro blocks a leg kick.
Wilcox tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Wilcox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Regueiro.
Wilcox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Wilcox misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilcox has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Regueiro.
A punch lands to the side of Wilcox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilcox.
Wilcox moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Regueiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Regueiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Regueiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Regueiro lands a high kick!
Wilcox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilcox doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Wilcox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Regueiro doesn't seem phased though.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Wilcox avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Regueiro blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Wilcox throws a solid leg kick but Regueiro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilcox.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Wilcox lands with a good body shot.
Wilcox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilcox, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilcox tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro cracks Wilcox with a good jab.
Regueiro lands with a shot to the body.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Wilcox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Wilcox.
Wilcox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro lands with a kick to the temple. Wilcox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wilcox looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro with a jab.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Wilcox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Regueiro staying out of range there.
Regueiro lands the left hand.
It looks like Regueiro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilcox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Wilcox.
Wilcox misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Wilcox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilcox.
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
Wilcox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro lands a leg kick that knocks Wilcox off balance momentarily.
Regueiro thumps Wilcox with a low kick.
Regueiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Regueiro. Beautiful body shot.
Wilcox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Wilcox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Regueiro under the eye.
Regueiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Wilcox ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wilcox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Wilcox misses with a body shot.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilcox is just out of range.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Wilcox avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilcox can do to turn this around?
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro lands with a right hand.
Wilcox throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilcox moves away.
Wilcox misses with a low kick as Regueiro jumps back.
The fighters circling - Wilcox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilcox blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox staying out of range there.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wilcox might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Regueiro has got the better of the exchanges.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilcox.
Regueiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilcox on the side of the head.
Wilcox wants to clinch up but Regueiro keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilcox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Regueiro. Regueiro obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro looks for the body kick but Wilcox saw that one coming.
Wilcox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilcox throws a low kick, looking for Regueiro's leg but Regueiro calmly moves out of range.
Wilcox throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
A little jabbing left from Wilcox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro checks the leg kick.
Wilcox dips to his left and cracks Regueiro with an uppercut!
Regueiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Wilcox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilcox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilcox.
Wilcox looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
A jab from Regueiro finds it's way through Wilcox's defenses.
Regueiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilcox scores with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Wilcox.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Regueiro scores with the left hand. Wilcox knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Wilcox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Regueiro.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Regueiro misses with a leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a nice strike.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilcox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilcox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilcox.
Regueiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilcox blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Wilcox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Wilcox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Wilcox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wilcox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilcox.
An inside leg kick from Regueiro misses.
Nice defenses there by Wilcox.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilcox sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Wilcox.
Wilcox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilcox throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
A big left from Wilcox misses.
Wilcox staying out of range there.
Regueiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Regueiro thumps Wilcox with a low kick.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilcox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilcox counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilcox throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro lands an overhand right.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilcox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilcox throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilcox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wilcox throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilcox clobbers Regueiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Regueiro tests Wilcox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilcox misses with a hook. Regueiro ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilcox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilcox.
Wilcox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Wilcox avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Wilcox changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that second round.
That's time! Regueiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Regueiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilcox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro walks into a stiff left hand from Wilcox.
Wilcox checks a leg kick nicely.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilcox.
Wilcox loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilcox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Wilcox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilcox throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Wilcox.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Wilcox.
Wilcox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox.
It seemed like Wilcox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.#T1#
Regueiro scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilcox.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Regueiro.
Wilcox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro takes a swing at Wilcox's ribcage but misses.
Wilcox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilcox misses the shot to the body.
Wilcox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
It seemed like Wilcox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilcox moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilcox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilcox throws a jab when Regueiro was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilcox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Wilcox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Regueiro. That's going to slow Wilcox down. #T2#
Regueiro feints a jab promting Wilcox to slip. Regueiro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilcox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wilcox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good work by Wilcox as he checks the leg kick.
Wilcox throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Wilcox misses with a looping right.
Wilcox connects with an inside leg kick.
Regueiro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilcox.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Regueiro catches Wilcox right on the button with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Regueiro blocks the low kick.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilcox throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Regueiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilcox, as that shot connected.
Wilcox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Regueiro.#T3#
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilcox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilcox avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Wilcox takes one on the button.
Wilcox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Wilcox.
Regueiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Regueiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilcox throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilcox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilcox darts in looking for a takedown but Regueiro gets double underhooks and turns Wilcox into the cage.
Wilcox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilcox misses with a wild body shot.
Wilcox scores with a nice head shot.
Wilcox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a jab to the nose.
Regueiro is looking to slow Wilcox down with leg kicks.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilcox.
Regueiro defending well as Wilcox loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox throws a leg kick that misses.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Wilcox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilcox misses the jab.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilcox wants to land a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Wilcox misses with a leg kick.
Wilcox looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilcox was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Wilcox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donovan Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilcox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Regueiro jabs at Wilcox's body.
A left lands for Regueiro.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GAMMA#938 Yago v Leonardo     
Date:   Mar 19, 2022
#R1#
Regueiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Regueiro lands a head shot.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov swinging wildly here.
Danilov tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Danilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Danilov tries to counter with a takedown but Regueiro is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Regueiro.
Regueiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Regueiro is looking to chop away at Danilov's legs.
Regueiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danilov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov tries to counter with a takedown but Regueiro is quick to defend against it.
Regueiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danilovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Danilov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Regueiro jabs at Danilov's body.
Danilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Danilov throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov tries to score with a low kick but Regueiro moves his leg out of the way.
Regueiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Regueiro with a jab.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov throws a series of punches but Regueiro avoids them all with ease.
Danilov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Regueiro.
Danilov connects with a leg kick.
Regueiro throws a solid leg kick but Danilov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Danilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov lands a nice looking body kick.
Regueiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Danilov. Danilov obviously looking to wear him down.
Danilov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Danilov misses with a straight left.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Danilov slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Danilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Regueiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov moves in looking to clinch but Regueiro pushes him off.
Danilov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Danilov under the eye.
Danilov dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Regueiro catches Danilov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danilov lands with a cross.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Regueiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danilov is out of range.
Regueiro lands a jab to the head.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danilov.#T3#
Danilov misses with a hook.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danilov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro blocks a low kick nicely.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danilov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danilov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Danilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Danilov moves out of range easily.
Regueiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Danilov's hands.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danilov throws out the jab.
Danilov slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
Danilov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov misses with a body shot. #T4#
Danilov slips under a jab.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Regueiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danilov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Regueiro.
Danilov fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Danilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Regueiro on his heels. He'll look to pass Regueiro's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro 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#
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Danilov.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Danilov with an uppercut!
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Danilov.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Regueiro! But no joy.
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Danilov misses.
Regueiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Regueiro sprawls well. Regueiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Regueiro moves forwards but Danilov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.
Regueiro throws a solid leg kick but Danilov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Regueiro.
Danilov throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Danilov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Danilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Danilov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Danilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Regueiro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regueiro swinging wildly here. #T2#
Regueiro misses with a hook. Danilov ducked under it nicely.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from Danilov.
Danilov walks into a left hand.
Danilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
Danilov connects with an inside leg kick.
Regueiro misses with the body kick#TD#
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown. Regueiro fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a triangle but Danilov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Regueiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Regueiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danilov postures up. #T3#
Danilov postures up and lands a big shot to Regueiro's brow. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Danilov passes into half guard.
Danilov trying to mount his opponent but Regueiro defends it.
Danilov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Regueiro is trying to control but can't.
Danilov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Regueiro tries to reverse the position but Danilov maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Regueiro is looking to escape. #T4#
Danilov prevents Regueiro from getting the reversal.
Regueiro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Regueiro tries to kick Danilov off but Danilov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Regueiro wants to control but Danilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danilov lands strikes from half guard.
Danilov is nestled in close to Regueiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Danilov content to control rather than advance.
Danilov is keen to just control but Regueiro is a slippery customer.
Regueiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Regueiro.
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 Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Danilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Danilov walks into a jab.
Regueiro misses with the combination.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danilov is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Regueiro.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Regueiro with the inside leg kick.
Regueiro tries to land a front kick but Danilov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danilov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body
and Danilov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danilov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Danilov saw that one coming.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Regueiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Danilov slips under a jab from Regueiro.#T1#
Regueiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danilov tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danilov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Regueiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Danilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Regueiro. Regueiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Regueiro tests Danilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro cracks Danilov with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Danilov tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
A right-left combo lands from Regueiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Danilov swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range. #CL#
Regueiro gets tackled into the cage by Danilov. Danilov maintains the clinch.
Regueiro jumps guard but Danilov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Danilov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Danilov holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Danilov.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Danilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Danilov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Danilov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Danilov smiles and moves away.
Regueiro takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Regueiro checks a leg kick nicely.
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Regueiro blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Danilov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Regueiro letting Danilov take a breather here.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Danilov smiles and moves away. #T3#
Danilov slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Regueiro with a jab.
Danilov tries to work over Regueiro's front leg with a kick but Regueiro checks it.
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Danilov's shoulder, as Danilov tries to avoid the shot.
Danilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Regueiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danilov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Danilov feinted with a counter takedown.
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Danilov.#TD#
Danilov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Danilov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Regueiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Danilov's best efforts.#SUB2#
Regueiro actively working from the bottom here.
Danilov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Danilov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Danilov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Regueiro actively working from the bottom here.
Danilov lands strikes from half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ruslan Danilov!

A relieved looking Ruslan Danilov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#935 Joosep v Defoe     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
Regueiro walks into a left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Regueiro blocks the leg kick.
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo scores with a nice head shot.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lombardo is out of range and Regueiro settles back down.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a left to the body.
Regueiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lombardo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lombardo.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Lombardo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro jabs Lombardo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lombardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Regueiro misses. #T1#
Regueiro scores with a shot to the body.
Regueiro punishes Lombardo's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombardo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Lombardo moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Lombardo slams his shin into Regueiro's torso.
Regueiro digs a good hook to Lombardo's body.
Lombardo connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombardo.
Lombardo connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Lombardo slips under a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Lombardo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lombardo throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
Regueiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Regueiro throws a leg kick
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo is looking to counter punch.
Lombardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
Lombardo misses with a leg kick.
Regueiro defending well as Lombardo loads up on a big left hand.
Crunch! Lombardo slams his shin into Regueiro's torso.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Regueiro throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Regueiro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lombardo - the referee stops the clock and Regueiro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lombardo. Regueiro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lombardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lombardo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lombardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Lombardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Regueiro drops his hands momentarily and Lombardo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lombardo is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardo. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Lombardo checks it.
A shot to the liver by Regueiro. Beautiful body shot.
Regueiro thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and Lombardo counters with a thumping low kick.
Regueiro connects with a right hand. Lombardo shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo misses with a hook. Regueiro ducked under it nicely.
Lombardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Regueiro lands a nice shot that snaps Lombardo's head back.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Regueiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Regueiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Lombardo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lombardo looks to throw the jab but Regueiro is out of range.
Lombardo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Regueiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Regueiro throws a leg kick that misses.
Regueiro moves out of range as Lombardo throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Regueiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Regueiro lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick from Lombardo misses.
Good exchange - Lombardo coming out on top.
Santino Lombardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Regueiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lombardo sizes up Regueiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Lombardo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo thuds his shin into the meat of Regueiro's side.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Lombardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Regueiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombardo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Regueiro scrambles back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Lombardo.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lombardo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardo connects with a body shot that sends Regueiro's belly button to the back.
Lombardo scores with the left hand. Regueiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Regueiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lombardo.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lombardo lands a head shot.
Regueiro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lombardo counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
Regueiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lombardo staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Regueiro blocks the leg kick.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lombardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Lombardo ducked under it nicely.
Lombardo tried to counter with a leg kick but Regueiro avoided it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lombardo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lombardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Regueiro momentarily.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Lombardo misses with a hook. Regueiro ducked under it nicely.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Regueiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lombardo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Regueiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Lombardo saw that one coming.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Lombardo moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Regueiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lombardo slips a jab from Regueiro.
A jab from Lombardo misses.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.#T4#
Lombardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo punishes Regueiro's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo connects with a right hand. Regueiro shakes it off.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Regueiro throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lombardo to counter with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lombardo.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lombardo is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick from Lombardo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lombardo clobbers Regueiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Regueiro throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo checks a leg kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
and Lombardo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lombardo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Regueiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Lombardo ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Regueiro.
Lombardo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Regueiro.
Lombardo defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro lands a head shot.
Regueiro is looking to chop away at Lombardo's legs.
Lombardo thuds his shin into the meat of Regueiro's side.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Lombardo.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lombardo. #T1#
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the body
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lombardo keeps Regueiro at a distance using the push kick.
Lombardo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Lombardo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Regueiro moved away.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro checks the leg kick.
Lombardo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Regueiro walks into a straight right hand from Lombardo.
A low kick lands for Lombardo.
Regueiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lombardo checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Regueiro is predictable there
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Lombardo misses with a hook.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Lombardo is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Lombardo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lombardo.
A jab from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo 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.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Regueiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lombardo to score with a decent uppercut.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombardo. Lombardo obviously looking to wear him down.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lombardo throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro lands a jab to the head.
Regueiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Regueiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lombardo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Regueiro scores with a shot to the body.
Lombardo throws a front kick that sends Regueiro stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Lombardo.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro flicks out a counter leg kick but Lombardo steps away.
Regueiro tries to score with a low kick but Lombardo moves his leg out of the way.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo.#T4#
Lombardo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Lombardo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Regueiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lombardo on the side of the head.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Lombardo.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lombardo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lombardo motions for Regueiro to come forward. Lombardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Regueiro with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro scores with a hook.
Lombardo connects with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
Regueiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombardo. Lombardo obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Lombardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lombardo 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Lombardo!

An out of breath Santino Lombardo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#933 Papa v Spratt     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
Regueiro throws a body punch but Savic moves out of range.
Savic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Savic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from Savic.
Regueiro walks into a left hand.
Jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Regueiro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Regueiro 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 Savic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Savic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Savic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Savic.
Savic avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Regueiro tenderised Savic's leg. Savic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Regueiro backing away here, and Savic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Savic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Savic checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Savic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Regueiro is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Regueiro misses with a hook to the body
and Savic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savic looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Regueiro throws a hook but Savic avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Savic moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro misses with a wild combination.
Savic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Savic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savic wants to land a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Savic throws a front kick aimed at Regueiro's knee but Regueiro avoids it well.
Savic throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savic misses with a body kick.
Regueiro misses with a straight left. #T2#
Regueiro lands a head shot.
Regueiro connects with a single shot there.
Regueiro sizes up Savic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Savic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Savic avoids it.
Regueiro swings for the body but Savic moves out of range.
Regueiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savic momentarily.
Savic slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Savic lands a nice hook to Regueiro's body. Regueiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savic.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a combination. Savic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Savic moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Regueiro digs a good body shot into Savic's ribs.#T3#
Savic misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro scores with a shot to the body.
Regueiro misses with a body kick.
Regueiro swings for the body but Savic moves out of range.
Savic throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Savic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savic looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savic finds it's way round the side to connect with Regueiro's head.
Regueiro throws a hook but Savic avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Savic - that will leave a mark!
Savic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Regueiro on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Regueiro blocks the leg kick.
Savic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Savic dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Regueiro throws a leg kick that misses.
Savic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Regueiro.
Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savic doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Regueiro does it's job there.
Regueiro misses with a hook
and Savic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Savic avoids it well.
A slow jab from Savic misses its intended target.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savic manages to avoid it.
Regueiro scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro scores with a jab.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro tests Savic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Savic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Savic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Savic needs to keep his hands up - Regueiro had a free shot at his head there.
Savic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Regueiro throws a hook but Savic avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Savic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Nice straight punches there by Savic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savic.
Regueiro moves forwards but Savic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Savic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Savic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Regueiro has got the better of the exchanges.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Savic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Savic cracks a nice hook into Regueiro's ribs.#T1#
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savic moves away.
Savic throws a low kick but Regueiro avoids it.
Savic scores with a shot to the body.
Savic throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Regueiro.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Savic throws out a counter right but Regueiro avoids it with no problem.
Savic staying out of range there.
Savic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Regueiro throws out a powerful jab.
Savic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Savic swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Savic misses with a hook.
Savic throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Savic ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro backing away here, and Savic unleashes a leg kick that 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!
Savic throws a nice looking combination but Regueiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savic can do to turn this around?
Regueiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
letting Savic counter with a right hand.
Savic moves out of range of the leg kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro scores with a jab. Savic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Savic's head but Savic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Savic misses.
Regueiro with a nice calf kick.
Savic throws a jab when Regueiro was well out of range.#T3#
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savic.
Savic throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Savic throws a leg kick but Regueiro moved away.
Savic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Savic.
Savic 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.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Savic slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savic cracks Regueiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Regueiro staying out of range there.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savic throws out the jab.
Savic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Savic slips the punch.
Savic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Savic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savic! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Regueiro blocks the low kick.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savic.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
A jab from Savic finds it's way through Regueiro's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savic throws a front kick that sends Regueiro stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro takes one to the chin there.
Savic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savic.
Regueiro lands a nice shot that snaps Savic's head back.
Savic throws a low kick but Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Savic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
A leg kick checked by Savic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savic! But no joy.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savic.
Savic connects with a crisp jab.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Regueiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Savic is out of range.
Savic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Regueiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savic slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a single shot there.
Savic throws a front kick aimed at Regueiro's knee but Regueiro avoids it well.
Savic tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Savic avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Savic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savic motions for Regueiro to come forward. Savic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Savic.
Savic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and Savic counters with a good, hard body kick but Regueiro shrugs it off.
Savic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro tries to bum rush Savic with a series of wild strikes but Savic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Savic moved out of range.
Savic throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Savic lands with a straight right. Regueiro didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro connects with a body shot that sends Savic's belly button to the back.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Savic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Regueiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Savic counters with a left to the body.
Savic moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Regueiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Savic slips the punch.
Savic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Regueiro motions for Savic to come forward. Regueiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Savic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Savic throws the kick towards the body but Regueiro avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Regueiro misses its target.#T2#
Savic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a combination
and Savic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dragomir Savic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Savic slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Regueiro throws a leg kick
and Savic counters with a body kick that stops Regueiro in his tracks momentarily.
Savic misses with a body kick.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savic moves away.
Savic defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Savic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savic just misses with a punch to the body.
Savic feints and then cracks Regueiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Regueiro down.
Savic moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Savic slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro. #T3#
Savic throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savic.
Savic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savic lands with a nice body punch.
Savic staying out of range there.
Regueiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Savic's head.
Regueiro looks to land a body kick but Savic moved away.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Savic throws a leg kick that misses.
Regueiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Regueiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Regueiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro jabs at Savic's body.
Regueiro punishes Savic's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savic works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.#T4#
Savic throws a push kick but Regueiro slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Savic.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Regueiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Regueiro with a nice calf kick.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Savic.
Savic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Savic feints a counter leg kick.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savic moves away.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Savic tries to land a front kick but Regueiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Savic saw that one coming.
Savic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savic misses with a looping right.
Regueiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savic is able to avoid easily.
Savic works Regueiro's body with a nice hook.
Savic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.

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 Julio Regueiro.
Well Regueiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GAMMA#929 Karim v Leonardo     
Date:   Jan 15, 2022
#R1#
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff jabs at Regueiro's body.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff tries a quick counter leg kick but Regueiro is wise to it.
Magomaevaboff misses with a straight right.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Regueiro takes a swing at Magomaevaboff's ribcage but 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!
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a body kick but Regueiro moved away.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice head shot.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Magomaevaboff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Regueiro avoids it.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magomaevaboff eats them both and turns towards Regueiro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magomaevaboff's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magomaevaboff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Regueiro works Magomaevaboff's body with a nice hook.
Regueiro slips a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff thinks about the counter body kick.
Magomaevaboff scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomaevaboff's hands.#T2#
Magomaevaboff throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magomaevaboff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regueiro blocks a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro digs a good hook to Magomaevaboff's body.
Magomaevaboff staying out of range there.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Magomaevaboff throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomaevaboff walks into a left hand.
Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomaevaboff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro takes a swing at Magomaevaboff's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro feints and then cracks Magomaevaboff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomaevaboff down.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Magomaevaboff avoids it well.
Magomaevaboff is looking to chop away at Regueiro's legs.
Regueiro is looking for a counter combo.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Regueiro walks into a jab.
Regueiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Regueiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomaevaboff's sensitive parts.
Regueiro digs a good body shot into Magomaevaboff's ribs.
Magomaevaboff lands with a kick to the temple. Regueiro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Regueiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff connects with a right hand. Regueiro shakes it off.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Magomaevaboff makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Regueiro really felt that one!
Regueiro lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Magomaevaboff throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Regueiro misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magomaevaboff 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 Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magomaevaboff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff lands with an uppercut that bounces Regueiro off the cage and back into range.
Magomaevaboff staying out of range there.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomaevaboff misses with a body kick.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomaevaboff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Regueiro if he has to take too many more of those.
Regueiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro throws a shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomaevaboff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Regueiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomaevaboff cracks Regueiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomaevaboff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomaevaboff avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Regueiro throws a solid leg kick but Magomaevaboff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Magomaevaboff moves out of range easily.
Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a double jab
enabling Magomaevaboff to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomaevaboff misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomaevaboff was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magomaevaboff scores with a body shot.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Magomaevaboff avoids nicely.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Crunch! Magomaevaboff slams his shin into Regueiro's torso.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice strike.
Regueiro tries to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff moves his leg out of the way.
Regueiro slips a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Regueiro throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Magomaevaboff misses.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Regueiro. Magomaevaboff shrugs it off though.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
Magomaevaboff tries a quick counter leg kick but Regueiro is wise to it.
Magomaevaboff throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro lands a jab to the head.
Magomaevaboff misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
Magomaevaboff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Magomaevaboff might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Regueiro has got the better of the exchanges.
Magomaevaboff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomaevaboff missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a left to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
A jab from Magomaevaboff does it's job there.
Regueiro scores with a nice strike.
Regueiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomaevaboff on the side of the head.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Regueiro thinking.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
Magomaevaboff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick that misses.
Regueiro lands a jab.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Regueiro misses its target.
Regueiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomaevaboff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Magomaevaboff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Magomaevaboff ducks down to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Magomaevaboff misses.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Magomaevaboff does it's job there.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomaevaboff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab to the head.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Magomaevaboff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro lands a front kick.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Magomaevaboff punishes Regueiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro tries to work over Magomaevaboff's front leg with a kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomaevaboff with a jab.
Magomaevaboff blocks the body kick.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Regueiro with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Magomaevaboff thinks about the counter body kick.
Magomaevaboff tries a low kick but Regueiro avoids it.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Magomaevaboff feints and then cracks Regueiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Regueiro down.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Regueiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that misses.
Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Regueiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Magomaevaboff feints and then cracks Regueiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Regueiro down.
Magomaevaboff takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomaevaboff. Magomaevaboff obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Regueiro blocks the low kick.
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomaevaboff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magomaevaboff. Regueiro shrugs it off though.
Magomaevaboff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Regueiro at a distance.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magomaevaboff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping left.
Regueiro walks into a straight right hand from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a right hand that Regueiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Regueiro also avoids with ease.
Regueiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Regueiro misses with a straight right. #T3#
Donk. Regueiro catches Magomaevaboff right on the button with a cross.
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Regueiro tenderised Magomaevaboff's leg. Magomaevaboff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice cross by Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Regueiro blocks it well.
A shot to the liver by Regueiro. Beautiful body shot.
Magomaevaboff walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomaevaboff scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomaevaboff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomaevaboff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff lands an overhand right.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
Magomaevaboff lands the left hand.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Regueiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Magomaevaboff.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Regueiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomaevaboffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Regueiro cracks Magomaevaboff with a good jab.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Magomaevaboff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff blocks a head kick by Regueiro.

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 Julio Regueiro.
Well Regueiro 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro 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: GAMMA#924 Vincible v Karim     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Bhullar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Bhullar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Regueiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Bhullar.
Nice defenses there by Bhullar.
Bhullar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bhullar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Regueiro with a nice calf kick.
Bhullar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Regueiro stalks Bhullar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bhullar's face. Bhullar staggers backwards, shaken.
Bhullar moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro 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.
Regueiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bhullar.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhullar throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Bhullar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Bhullar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Regueiro quickly recovers to half guard.
Bhullar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Regueiro gets back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Regueiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bhullar defends it easily.#SUB#
Regueiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bhullar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Regueiro.
Bhullar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bhullar landing strikes.
Regueiro gets back to half guard.
Regueiro controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Regueiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bhullar is just content to waste time from the top position. Regueiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bhullar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bhullar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bhullar works over Regueiro with some ground and pound from guard.
Bhullar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Regueiro's head.#T3##SUB#
Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Bhullar defends easily. #SUB#
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bhullar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bhullar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bhullar avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Regueiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Regueiro trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bhullar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Regueiro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bhullar is looking to defend but Regueiro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bhullar! Regueiro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bhullar taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#921 Leonardo v Khan     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Mochinori throws a quick counter kick to the body but Regueiro avoids it.
Mochinori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mochinori throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro tests Mochinori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mochinori counters with a thumping low kick.
Regueiro 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.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Mochinori's head coaches at Academia dos Brasucas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mochinori throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro takes one on the button.
Mochinori checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mochinori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Mochinori.
Mochinori misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Regueiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro wants to slow Mochinori down by chopping away at his legs.
Mochinori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Mochinori connects with the punch.
Mochinori misses with a head kick. #T1#
Mochinori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mochinori checks the leg kick.
Mochinori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mochinori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Regueiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mochinori slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regueiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Regueiro ducks right into an uppercut from Mochinori.
Mochinori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mochinori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Mochinori swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro is looking to slow Mochinori down with leg kicks.
Mochinori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
A nice leg kick lands there from Regueiro.
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mochinori can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mochinori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Regueiro lands a leg kick that knocks Mochinori off balance momentarily.
Regueiro misses with a straight left. #T2#
A low kick from Regueiro is predictable there
and Mochinori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Regueiro tried to score with a low kick but Mochinori checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mochinori misses the target.
Nice cross by Mochinori.
Regueiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Regueiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Mochinori moved out of range.
Mochinori misses with a looping left.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mochinori with a nice cross.
Mochinori tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Mochinori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination.
Mochinori drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Mochinori as he checks the leg kick.
Mochinori tries to clinch up but Regueiro circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
A combination from Mochinori does no damage.
A nice leg kick from Regueiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mochinori avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
A little feinted left hand from Mochinori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mochinori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mochinori moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Mochinori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Mochinori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mochinori throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Mochinori moved out of range.
Mochinori is looking to counter punch.
Mochinori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab from Regueiro.
A low kick from Regueiro misses
and Mochinori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Regueiro misses with the combination.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mochinori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Mochinori. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Regueiro tries to bum rush Mochinori with a series of wild strikes but Mochinori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Mochinori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mochinori slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Mochinori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
and Mochinori counters with a big head kick but Regueiro shrugs it off.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
Mochinori lands the left hand.
Regueiro thows a leg kick but Mochinori checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mochinori.
Mochinori tries a low kick but Regueiro avoids it.
Mochinori throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro scores with a nice strike.
Regueiro lands with a nice combination. Mochinori backs away looking to recover.
A right-left combo lands from Regueiro.
Mochinori throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mochinori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
Regueiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Regueiro misses with a hook
enabling Mochinori to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Regueiro 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 Mochinori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mochinori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Mochinori is out of range.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Mochinori darts in and clinches Regueiro up against the cage.#BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro wants to slow Mochinori down by chopping away at his legs.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Mochinori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mochinori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Mochinori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mochinori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Mochinori tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
Mochinori lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mochinori lands with a nice combination. Regueiro backs away looking to recover.
Regueiro lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Mochinori avoids nicely.
Mochinori is looking to clinch.
Regueiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Regueiro digs a good body shot into Mochinori's ribs.
Regueiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mochinori throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Mochinori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but Mochinori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mochinori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
And Mochinori counters with a quick kick to the body but Regueiro blocks it.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Mochinori.
Regueiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mochinori. Mochinori circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mochinori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Regueiro misses with a hook
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.#T2#
Mochinori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mochinori thuds a left hand into Regueiro's body.
Mochinori misses with a left hand
and Regueiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mochinori scoring well with a low kick there.
Mochinori throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Mochinori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mochinori there as he acknowledges the shot.
Regueiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Mochinori.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Mochinori.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Mochinori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Mochinori misses its target.
Regueiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mochinori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mochinori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro misses with a low kick as Mochinori jumps back.
Good work by Mochinori as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Mochinori throws out a powerful jab.
Mochinori throws a nice looking combination but Regueiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mochinori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Regueiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mochinori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mochinori lands with a right hand.
Mochinori misses with a looping right.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Mochinori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Mochinori avoids them all with ease.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and Mochinori counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Regueiro.
Mochinori tries to land a front kick but Regueiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mochinori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Regueiro is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target. #T4#
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mochinori counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mochinori is looking to clinch.
Mochinori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Regueiro lands with a cross.
Mochinori throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Mochinori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mochinori. Regueiro shrugs it off though.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori walks into a jab.
Regueiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Regueiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Regueiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mochinori.
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 Uesugi Mochinori will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mochinori slips under a jab.
Mochinori moves out of range of the strikes.
Mochinori is looking to counter punch.
Mochinori jabs at Regueiro's body.
Mochinori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Mochinori moves out of range easily.
Mochinori blocks a leg kick.
Mochinori digs a good body shot into Regueiro's ribs.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mochinori.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Regueiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mochinori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Mochinori.
Regueiro with the inside leg kick.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Mochinori saw that one coming.
It looked like Mochinori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mochinori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Mochinori checks a leg kick.
Mochinori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mochinori throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Mochinori tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Regueiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mochinori backs up against the cage.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Regueiro.
Mochinori slips under a jab.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Mochinori.
Mochinori tries to clinch up but Regueiro circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Mochinori misses.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mochinori.
Mochinori lands a jab to the nose.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Mochinori avoids nicely.
Mochinori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mochinori lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mochinori scores with a jab.
Mochinori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mochinori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mochinori takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mochinori throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Mochinori ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Mochinori finds it's way through Regueiro's defenses.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Mochinori slams his shin into Regueiro's torso.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mochinori throws a right and a left that Regueiro avoids nicely.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Mochinori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Mochinori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Mochinori blocks a low kick nicely.
Mochinori throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Mochinori 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.
Mochinori stuns Regueiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Mochinori takes the fight into the clinch.
Regueiro is working for takedown but Mochinori is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mochinori misses with a body punch.
Regueiro jumps guard but Mochinori stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Mochinori has him pressed against the cage.
Uesugi Mochinori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mochinori stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mochinori tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Mochinori misses with some punches.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Mochinori. #T4#
Mochinori struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mochinori to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Regueiro jumps into guard, dragging Mochinori to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mochinori gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mochinori misses with a wild body shot.
Mochinori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mochinori jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Regueiro misses.
Mochinori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mochinori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mochinori dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mochinori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mochinori lands with a cross.

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 Uesugi Mochinori.
I think Mochinori 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uesugi Mochinori!

A very excited looking Uesugi Mochinori made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#916 Papa v Roland     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1#
Regueiro misses the jab.
Regueiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Savic throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Savic connects with a body shot.
Regueiro throws a jab when Savic was well out of range.
Savic ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savic counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and pushes Savic back into the cage.
Regueiro jumps guard but Savic stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action. #BC#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro is looking to clinch but Savic is avoiding it.
Savic throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Savic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Savic is having none of it.
Savic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savic throws a front kick aimed at Regueiro's knee but Regueiro avoids it well.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Savic's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Savic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Savic moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Savic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Savic.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro throws a big counter combination but Savic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Savic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Savic.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Savic avoids them all with ease.
Regueiro wants to slow Savic down by chopping away at his legs.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Savic moves out of range.
Regueiro throws a right hand that Savic ducks under and follows up with a left that Savic also avoids with ease.
Regueiro takes a swing at Savic's ribcage but misses.
Savic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Regueiro. Regueiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savic cracks Regueiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Regueiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Savic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Regueiro on the side of the head.
Savic throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro misses with a combination
and Savic counters with a leg kick.
Savic slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Savic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Savic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savic ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.#CL#
Regueiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savic, pushing him back against the cage.
Savic lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro jumps guard but Savic stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Savic lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Regueiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Savic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savic trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Regueiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savic sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Regueiro is looking for a triangle here but Savic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Regueiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savic taking a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savic is looking to take a break and control but Regueiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Regueiro struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face as Savic controls the position.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Regueiro is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Regueiro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dragomir Savic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Regueiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Regueiro throws a jab when Savic was well out of range.
Savic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savic looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Nice shot by Savic.
Savic lands a nice looking body kick.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Regueiro is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Savic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Savic to counter with a crisp jab.
Regueiro lands a jab.
Regueiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Savic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Savic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Regueiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Savic lands a glancing blow to the side of Regueiro's head.
Dragomir Savic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Regueiro jabs Savic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro tries to clinch up
and Savic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savic misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Savic.
Savic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savic was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Savic is looking to land body kicks.
Regueiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savic throws a shot to the body.
Savic throws a low kick, looking for Regueiro's leg but Regueiro calmly moves out of range.
Regueiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Regueiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Savic throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
and Savic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro throws a low kick, looking for Savic's leg but Savic calmly moves out of range.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Savic is out of range.
Savic throws out a leg kick but Regueiro moves out of range and Savic only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savic. That's going to slow Regueiro down.
Regueiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Savic misses with a kick to the body.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Savic is having none of it.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Regueiro throws a hook but Savic avoids it easily.
Savic lands a jab.
Regueiro throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Savic counter with a right hand. #T3#
Regueiro takes one to the chin there.
Regueiro misses with a shot to the body
and Savic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Regueiro slips a jab from Savic.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Savic.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Savic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Regueiro manages to pull guard.
Savic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Savic tries to free his leg and advance position but Regueiro is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Regueiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Savic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Savic is looking to advance position but Regueiro won't allow it. #SUB#
Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Regueiro trying to control but Savic postures up. #SUB#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.
Savic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragomir Savic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Savic connects with an inside leg kick.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Savic scores with a leg kick.
Regueiro takes one to the side of the head.
Savic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Savic thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Savic.
Savic throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Savic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Savic circles away.
Regueiro lands a head shot.
Savic keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savic misses with a kick to the body.
Savic swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range. #T1#
Savic swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Savic.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Savic ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Savic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savic scores with a body shot.
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savic can pounce on him.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
and Savic counters with a nice uppercut.
Savic just misses with a punch to the body.
Savic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro clobbers Savic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Regueiro will feel that in the morning.
Savic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Savic.
Regueiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savic dodges the punch combination from Regueiro. #T2#
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Savic circles away.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Savic moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Savic moved out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savic.
Savic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savic manages to avoid it.
Regueiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Savic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Savic lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Savic misses the target.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Savic saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Savic.
Savic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savic slips a straight right by Regueiro.#T3#
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savic throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Savic ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro tries to score with a low kick but Savic moves his leg out of the way.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Savic's head but Savic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savic misses with a body kick.
Savic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savic jabs at Regueiro's body.
Savic blocks a jab.
Regueiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savic is out of range and Regueiro settles back down. #T4#
Savic swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Regueiro tries to clinch up but Savic circles away and keeps his distance.
Savic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Julio Regueiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and Savic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savic.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Savic misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
Dragomir Savic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Savic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Savic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Regueiro will feel that in the morning.
Savic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savic slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Savic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Regueiro's knee momentarily.
Regueiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Savic connects with a solid leg kick.
Regueiro throws a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragomir Savic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savic 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragomir Savic!

Dragomir Savic decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GAMMA#913 Papa v Raffington     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Regueiro tries to get set, Mahoney tries to push him back and clinch up but Regueiro manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahoney misses with a body shot.
Mahoney swinging wildly here.
Mahoney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Regueiro with the inside leg kick.
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.#CL2#
Regueiro pushes Mahoney up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahoney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Regueiro.
Regueiro jumps guard but Mahoney stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Regueiro lands an uppercut.
Mahoney struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahoney's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Regueiro pulls guard.
Regueiro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Regueiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahoney is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Regueiro has an active guard here but Mahoney has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Regueiro is trying to control but Mahoney passes into side control!
Regueiro struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Regueiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mahoney is looking to control Regueiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mahoney avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mahoney is defending against the submission attempts here by Regueiro. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a kimura but Mahoney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Regueiro to get the leverage. #T2##SUB2#
Regueiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mahoney trying to control here. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mahoney trying to control but Regueiro postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Regueiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Mahoney is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Regueiro is trying to work for a kimura but Mahoney is defending well.
Regueiro trying to control from Mahoney's half guard. Mahoney has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Regueiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahoney trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Regueiro has gone for a leg lock! Mahoney slips out almost immediately though and dives into Regueiro's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Regueiro keeping moving, preventing Mahoney from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mahoney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mahoney to keep the fight standing.
Regueiro fails to pull guard.
Carey Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahoney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahoney walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mahoney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Mahoney's head but Mahoney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahoney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
A good leg kick by Regueiro.
Mahoney cracks Regueiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahoney has time to react.#CL#
Mahoney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mahoney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Regueiro pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahoney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahoney sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Regueiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mahoney is fighting to break Regueiro's control of his arms but Regueiro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mahoney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mahoney sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Regueiro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mahoney stacks Regueiro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mahoney!
Regueiro gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mahoney in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahoney stalling. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahoney pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Regueiro wants to control but Mahoney is keeping busy.
Regueiro pushes Mahoney off but Mahoney dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face as Mahoney controls the position.
Regueiro tries to buck Mahoney off but Mahoney is having none of it.
I wouldn't like to be where Regueiro is right now.
Regueiro is trying to improve his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Regueiro wants to control but Mahoney postures up.
Mahoney is looking to take a break and control but Regueiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.#CL2#
Regueiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahoney, pushing him back against the cage.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahoney walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mahoney scores with a body shot.
Regueiro clobbers Mahoney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Regueiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahoney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahoney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Regueiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Carey Mahoney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Mahoney finds it's way through Regueiro's defenses.
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Mahoney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Regueiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahoney has time to react.
A slow jab from Mahoney misses its intended target.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahoney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Regueiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab from Regueiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahoney cracks Regueiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mahoney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Mahoney missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahoney defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
A jab from Regueiro does it's job there.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Mahoney. #CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Mahoney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahoney smiles and moves away.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.#CL#
Mahoney has closed the distance and engaged Regueiro in a clinch.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carey Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Regueiro jumps guard but Mahoney stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Regueiro can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Carey Mahoney has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Regueiro decides to pull guard.
Mahoney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mahoney postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Regueiro working for a triangle but Mahoney defends it easily.
Mahoney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB2#
Regueiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahoney trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mahoney wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Regueiro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mahoney stacks Regueiro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mahoney!
Regueiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Regueiro seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Regueiro seems to be working for a kimura but Mahoney defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4##SUB2#
Regueiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Mahoney tries to get to full guard but Regueiro has control of the leg.
Julio Regueiro has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Regueiro seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Regueiro 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#908 Lohmus v Turillo     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Pollock.
Pollock wants to land a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range. #CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and pushes Pollock back into the cage.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Pollock won't allow it.
Regueiro jumps guard but Pollock stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pollock.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Pollock won't allow it.
Jackson Pollock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Pollock.
Pollock tries to work over Regueiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Pollock won't allow it.
Pollock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Regueiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Regueiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a triangle but Pollock pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pollock passes into half guard.
Pollock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pollock wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pollock pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pollock in particular looking to stall.
Regueiro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Pollock gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pollock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Pollock throws a good cross that connects.
Pollock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Pollock drives through and clinches with Regueiro against the cage.
Pollock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Regueiro lands with a left to the head.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Pollock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Pollock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Pollock throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Pollock.
Regueiro wants to slow Pollock down by chopping away at his legs.
Pollock throws a low kick but Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Pollock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Regueiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro tries a quick counter leg kick but Pollock is wise to it.
Regueiro 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.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Regueiro in his tracks.
Pollock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pollock throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Pollock connects with a solid leg kick.
Pollock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pollock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Pollock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pollock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pollock thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Pollock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pollock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pollock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pollock throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pollock on the side of the head.
Pollock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Pollock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pollock wants to clinch.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pollock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Regueiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro feints and then cracks Pollock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pollock down.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Pollock misses. #T4#
Pollock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regueiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pollock momentarily.
Pollock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pollock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Regueiro's sensitive parts.
Regueiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Regueiro instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pollock breaks the clinch.
Pollock lands a jab to Regueiro's midsection.
Regueiro scores with a decent looking hook.
Regueiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pollock tries to clinch up but Regueiro circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pollock can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
I was talking to Pollock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Pollock.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Pollock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Regueiro blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Pollock fails to land.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pollock misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Pollock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pollock 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.
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson Pollock is winning the standup battle so far.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Pollock's head but Pollock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
Pollock lands a nice uppercut.
Pollock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Pollock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Pollock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pollock walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson Pollock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Pollock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Good leg kick by Pollock.
Pollock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pollock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Regueiro throws a counter combo.
Pollock is looking to clinch but Regueiro is avoiding it. #CL#
Pollock forces Regueiro back against the cage and clinches.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Regueiro pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Regueiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pollock is aware though and is defending well.
Pollock wants to stand but Regueiro is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Pollock wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving.
Pollock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Regueiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pollock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pollock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pollock pushes down on Regueiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Regueiro 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.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.
Regueiro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
Pollock won't let Regueiro get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pollock trying to control but Regueiro is having none of it.
Regueiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Regueiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pollock in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Pollock stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Regueiro to get to his feet.
Pollock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pollock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Regueiro has time to react.
Pollock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pollock lands a body shot. #T3#
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pollock.
Pollock throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Pollock's head back.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Pollock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Pollock is out of range.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pollock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Regueiro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pollock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Regueiro lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pollock misses the target.
Pollock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pollock connects with a body shot that sends Regueiro's belly button to the back.
Regueiro scores with a nice body kick.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Pollock ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Pollock moved out of range nicely.
Pollock walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
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!
Pollock misses with a leg kick
and Regueiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Pollock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro. #CL#
Pollock clinches with his opponent.
Pollock lands with a left to the head.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pollock lands a shoulder strike.
Pollock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Pollock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pollock working aggressively here.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pollock smiles and moves away.
The fighters circling - Pollock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock.
Regueiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pollock.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Pollock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollock is looking to wear down Regueiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pollock lands a nice looking body kick.
Pollock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Regueiro.
Pollock wants to clinch up but Regueiro keeps it at a distance.
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Pollock's shoulder, as Pollock tries to avoid the shot.
Pollock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Pollock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pollock looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Pollock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pollock.
Regueiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pollock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Regueiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pollock to score with a decent uppercut.
Pollock misses with a kick to the body.
Regueiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pollock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Regueiro there.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pollock moves out of range of the body kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Pollock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Regueiro momentarily.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Pollock avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Regueiro pushes Pollock up against the cage in a clinch.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Regueiro fails to pull guard.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson Pollock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.#T1#
A body shot lands from Pollock. #BC#
Pollock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pollock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Regueiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Pollock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pollock lands a glancing blow to the side of Regueiro's head.
Pollock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Regueiro throws out a counter right but Pollock avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro drops his hands momentarily and Pollock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pollock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
A leg kick checked by Regueiro.
Regueiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Regueiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pollock is looking to clinch but Regueiro is avoiding it.
Pollock scoring well with a low kick there.
Pollock feints and then cracks Regueiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Regueiro down. #CL#
Pollock clinches with his opponent.
Pollock has a couple of punches blocked by Regueiro.
Pollock scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Pollock on the inside.
Pollock lands an uppercut.#BC#
Pollock breaks the clinch.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pollock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Regueiro can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
Pollock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pollock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Regueiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pollock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro misses with a wild combination.
Pollock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pollock scores with a jab. Regueiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Regueiro! But no joy.#T3#
Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but Pollock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pollock connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Regueiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pollock, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pollock fails to land.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Pollock won't allow it.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Regueiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pollock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pollock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Pollock has him pressed against the cage.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pollock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Pollock has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Pollock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro avoids a kick to the body.
Pollock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pollock looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Regueiro.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pollock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Pollock fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pollock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Pollock.
Regueiro connects with a right hand. Pollock shakes it off.
Julio Regueiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bone on bone clash there as Regueiro blocks the leg kick.
Pollock works Regueiro's body with a nice hook.
Pollock throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
A swing and a miss from Pollock.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pollock.
Regueiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Pollock misses.
Regueiro lands a jab to the nose.
Regueiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pollock's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson Pollock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pollock tries to clinch up.#CL#
Pollock takes the fight into the clinch.
Pollock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Pollock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pollock 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Pollock!

A victorious Jackson Pollock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#903 Falcone v Papa     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
Regueiro lands a jab.
Regueiro scores with a jab.
Danilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Regueiro pinned against the cage. Regueiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro tries to bum rush Danilov with a series of wild strikes but Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danilov takes one on the button.
Nice body kick from Danilov.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danilov.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Regueiro.
Danilov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Regueiro. That did some damage!#TD#
Danilov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Regueiro to the ground. Danilov is now in Regueiro's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
My spies in Randall's Top Team inform me that Regueiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Regueiro wants to control but Danilov is keeping him busy.
Danilov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Regueiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Regueiro has managed to get both his arms back between Danilov's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Regueiro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Regueiro defends it easily.
Regueiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regueiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Danilov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Danilov wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Regueiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regueiro is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a triangle but Danilov pushes his legs off easily.
Danilov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a triangle here. Danilov is fighting it but it looks tight! Regueiro pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Danilov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#898 MacArthur v Turilo     
Date:   Jun 12, 2021
#R1#
Mochinori is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
Regueiro misses with a leg kick
and Mochinori counters with a stiff right hand.
Mochinori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mochinori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mochinori misses the target.
Mochinori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mochinori misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro works the jab nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Mochinori.
Mochinori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mochinori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro blocks the body kick.
Mochinori connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Mochinori 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.
Regueiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mochinori checks it well.
Mochinori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Mochinori ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mochinori circles away quickly and effectively.
Mochinori thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mochinori moves away.
Mochinori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Mochinori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mochinori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mochinori misses.
Mochinori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mochinori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mochinori moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mochinori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mochinori walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Regueiro looks for the body kick but Mochinori saw that one coming.
Mochinori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Mochinori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mochinori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Mochinori lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mochinori misses with a wild body shot.
Mochinori tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mochinori.
Mochinori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Mochinori.#T2#
Regueiro checks a low kick from Mochinori.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Mochinori.
Mochinori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mochinori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Regueiro has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Mochinori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mochinori.
Mochinori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro checks a leg kick nicely.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mochinori.
Regueiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mochinori connects with an inside leg kick.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mochinori throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Mochinori backs away, Regueiro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mochinori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Mochinori avoids nicely.
Mochinori misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Regueiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Mochinori looks for the body kick but Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Regueiro tries to score with a low kick but Mochinori moves his leg out of the way.
Regueiro connects with a right hand. Mochinori shakes it off.
Mochinori throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Mochinori.
Regueiro scores with a decent looking hook.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mochinori connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mochinori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mochinori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Regueiro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mochinori.
Regueiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Regueiro tries a low kick but Mochinori avoids it.
Mochinori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mochinori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro thuds his right hand into Mochinori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Mochinori lands a really nice looking cross but Regueiro seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.#T4#
Mochinori misses with a straight right.
Mochinori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Mochinori saw that one coming.
Mochinori is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mochinori with a hook.
Regueiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mochinori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Mochinori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mochinori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mochinori scores with a shot to the body.
Mochinori ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro works over Mochinori's head and body with a nice combination.
Mochinori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mochinori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.#CL#
Regueiro gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Mochinori. #TD#
Regueiro successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Mochinori decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Regueiro throws a wild body kick that Mochinori sees coming a mile off.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Regueiro works Mochinori's body with a nice hook.
Regueiro walks into a left hand.
Nice body kick there by Mochinori.
Mochinori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mochinori moves out of range of the body kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro lunges at Mochinori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mochinori's hand.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Mochinori.
Regueiro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mochinori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mochinori throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mochinori throws out a powerful jab.
Mochinori throws a leg kick which misses Regueiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Regueiro tries to avoid it.
Mochinori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro thuds his right hand into Mochinori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Regueiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Regueiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Mochinori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mochinori thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Mochinori moves out of range of the body kick from Regueiro. #T1##CL#
Regueiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Mochinori prevents a body shot from Regueiro.
Mochinori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Mochinori.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Mochinori. #BC2#
Mochinori breaks from the clinch.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Regueiro blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mochinori. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Regueiro misses the target.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Mochinori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mochinori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Regueiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from Mochinori.
Mochinori lands a slapping body shot.
Mochinori checks a leg kick.
Regueiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mochinori at a distance.
Mochinori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Mochinori. #T2#
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mochinori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Regueiro's head.
Regueiro moves forwards but Mochinori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Mochinori saw that one coming.
Mochinori lands a front kick.
Donk. Regueiro catches Mochinori right on the button with a cross.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Mochinori saw that one coming.
Mochinori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mochinori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mochinori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mochinori misses with a looping left.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Mochinori is just out of range.
Mochinori lands a nice shot that snaps Regueiro's head back.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Mochinori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick from Mochinori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mochinori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mochinori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Mochinori moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Mochinori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Regueiro, as that shot connected.
Mochinori checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Mochinori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Mochinori manages to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mochinori looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro lands a nice looking body kick.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Mochinori moved out of range.
Mochinori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mochinori scores with a spinning back kick!
Regueiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body kick there by Regueiro.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mochinori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mochinori connects with a nice looking jab.
Mochinori throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Mochinori tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mochinori loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mochinori.
Regueiro cracks Mochinori with an open hand slap.
Mochinori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Regueiro wants to clinch.
Regueiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mochinori.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori lands a head kick!
Mochinori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Mochinori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
Mochinori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uesugi Mochinori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro is looking to slow Mochinori down with leg kicks.
Mochinori checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Mochinori looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Regueiro.
Mochinori looks to land a body kick but Regueiro moved away.
Regueiro moves out of range as Mochinori strikes.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mochinori.
Mochinori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Regueiro throws a low kick, looking for Mochinori's leg but Mochinori calmly moves out of range.
Regueiro wants to slow Mochinori down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Mochinori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro checks a low kick from Mochinori.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Mochinori.
A head kick misses from Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochinori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Mochinori jabs Regueiro right on the nose. Regueiro blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Mochinori misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Mochinori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mochinori.
Mochinori misses with a low kick. #T1#
Mochinori with the inside leg kick.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Regueiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mochinori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mochinori staying out of range there.
Mochinori keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro lands a slapping body shot.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mochinori feints and then cracks Regueiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Regueiro down.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from Mochinori.
Left hook, right uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro tests Mochinori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mochinori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mochinori looks to throw the jab but Regueiro is out of range.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Mochinori moved out of range nicely.
Mochinori throws out a counter right but Regueiro avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mochinori. That's going to slow Regueiro down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Regueiro blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Mochinori misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Regueiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mochinori doesn't seem phased though.
Mochinori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Mochinori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro looks for the body kick but Mochinori saw that one coming.
Mochinori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Regueiro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mochinori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Regueiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Mochinori blocks the low kick.
Mochinori avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mochinori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mochinori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Regueiro slips a jab from Mochinori.
Mochinori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Regueiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mochinori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Regueiro jabs Mochinori right on the nose. Mochinori blinks but takes it well.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro lands a head kick. Mochinori smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Regueiro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mochinori lands a jab.
Regueiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mochinori. Mochinori obviously looking to wear him down.
Mochinori throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mochinori missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mochinori slips under a jab.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and Mochinori counters with a nice uppercut.
Mochinori throws a push kick but Regueiro slaps the foot to one side.
Mochinori slips under a jab.
Regueiro looks for the body kick but Mochinori saw that one coming.
Mochinori attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Mochinori backs away, Regueiro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mochinori loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Mochinori is looking to score with low kicks.
Mochinori attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Regueiro connects with a right hand. Mochinori shakes it off.
Mochinori takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from Mochinori. #T4#
Regueiro closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mochinori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Regueiro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mochinori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Mochinori misses with a body shot.
Mochinori staying out of range there.
Regueiro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mochinori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mochinori flicks out a counter leg kick but Regueiro steps away.
Mochinori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mochinori loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro throws a body kick that misses.
Mochinori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Regueiro. That's going to slow Mochinori down.
Mochinori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uesugi Mochinori!

A very excited looking Uesugi Mochinori made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#893 Falcone v Dambullah     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1#
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
Regueiro throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
Regueiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro flicks out a counter leg kick but McCraken steps away.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
A combination from McCraken does no damage.
McCraken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regueiro throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Regueiro misses with a body kick.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Regueiro.
A lazy left from McCraken finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCraken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Regueiro takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
McCraken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Regueiro just manages to avoid it.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Regueiro with an uppercut!
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken 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 Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken works the jab nicely.
Regueiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Regueiro settles back down.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Regueiro misses with a combination
and McCraken counters with a solid body kick.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Regueiro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the head.
Regueiro cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Regueiro!
McCraken jabs Regueiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Regueiro 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
A jab from Regueiro finds it's way through McCraken's defenses.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Regueiro. #T3#
Regueiro moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
As Regueiro backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCraken's head.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Regueiro takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken lands a head shot.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Regueiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken jabs Regueiro right on the nose. Regueiro blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Regueiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Regueiro settles back down.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
Regueiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCraken. That one must have hurt.
McCraken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Regueiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro 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.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
McCraken 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.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Regueiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Regueiro misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken lands a body shot.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McCraken slips a straight right by Regueiro.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Regueiro duly obliges.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken misses the jab.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Regueiro cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Regueiro's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Regueiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Regueiro tries to avoid it.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range. #T1#
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Regueiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCraken keeps Regueiro at a distance using the push kick.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Regueiro catches McCraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Regueiro punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Regueiro in the body.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Regueiro under the eye.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro lands with an uppercut that bounces McCraken off the cage and back into range.
Regueiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
McCraken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab from McCraken.
Sloppy strikes from Regueiro. Those never looked like landing.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken cracks Regueiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Regueiro tries a quick counter leg kick but McCraken is wise to it.#T3#
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
McCraken gets tackled into the cage by Regueiro. Regueiro maintains the clinch.
Regueiro presses McCraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCraken scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
McCraken tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it. #TD2#
Regueiro pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for subs off his back but McCraken has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
McCraken trying to control the action but Regueiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken trying to control the pace.
Regueiro is trying to get back to full guard.
McCraken not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Regueiro is able to avoid easily.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
McCraken is looking to counter with head kicks.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
Regueiro walks into a left hand.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.#T1#
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Regueiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
Jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro motions for McCraken to come forward. Regueiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
McCraken lands with a straight right. Regueiro didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Regueiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken connects with a crisp jab.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Regueiro! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of McCraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro misses with a straight left. #T3#
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken lands the left hand.
A leg kick checked by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken slips a jab from Regueiro.
McCraken is looking for a counter combo.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Regueiro.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Regueiro slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Regueiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Regueiro misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Regueiro moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken connects with a crisp jab.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Regueiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Regueiro.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Regueiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.

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 Dougal McCraken.
I think McCraken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!

Our winner, Dougal McCraken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#888 Priester v Spud     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Regueiro tried to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomaevaboff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomaevaboff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
A solid body kick from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomaevaboff is out of range and Regueiro settles back down.
Magomaevaboff wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Magomaevaboff counters with a body kick that stops Regueiro in his tracks momentarily.
Regueiro moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
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!
Magomaevaboff misses with a kick to the body.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping right.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomaevaboff feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomaevaboff throws a series of strikes that have Regueiro backpedaling. #T1#
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Magomaevaboff motions for Regueiro to come forward. Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It appears Magomaevaboff was looking to counter with a kick there.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a leg kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight right hand.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick as Regueiro jumps back.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Magomaevaboff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Regueiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Regueiro does no damage.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Regueiro misses. #T2#
Regueiro cracks a nice hook into Magomaevaboff's ribs.
Regueiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomaevaboff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Regueiro manages to circle out of the way.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Magomaevaboff counters with a left to the body.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Magomaevaboff clinches up against the cage.
Regueiro is looking for a takedown.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomaevaboff to keep the fight standing.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomaevaboff to keep the fight standing.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magomaevaboff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomaevaboff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Magomaevaboff holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short left from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomaevaboff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Regueiro or not.
Magomaevaboff tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Magomaevaboff has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Regueiro successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomaevaboff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomaevaboff pushing down on Regueiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Magomaevaboff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Regueiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomaevaboff. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy. #T4#
Magomaevaboff is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Magomaevaboff stays in close to Regueiro's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomaevaboff defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomaevaboff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomaevaboff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Regueiro is keeping the position for now.
Magomaevaboff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomaevaboff pushes down on Regueiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Regueiro wants to improve his position but Magomaevaboff is controlling well.
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 Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that misses.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
A right-left combo lands from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Regueiro. Regueiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
Magomaevaboff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Magomaevaboff avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro slips a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomaevaboff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Magomaevaboff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomaevaboff is looking to score with low kicks.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Magomaevaboff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Regueiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Regueiro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Magomaevaboff moves out of range easily.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Magomaevaboff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomaevaboff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Regueiro 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.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomaevaboff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body kick.
Regueiro stuns Magomaevaboff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter punch.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomaevaboff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range. #T3#
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch up.
Magomaevaboff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
Regueiro with the inside leg kick.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomaevaboff scores with a punch to the head.
Magomaevaboff with a jab.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Magomaevaboff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomaevaboff takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Magomaevaboff lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#That has opened up Julio Regueiro's cut even more.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Magomaevaboff didn't see that one coming.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro misses with a head kick. #T4#
Regueiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Magomaevaboff seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A good leg kick by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lunges at Regueiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Regueiro's hand.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Magomaevaboff with a jab.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick lands for Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro. #CL#
Magomaevaboff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Magomaevaboff holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Magomaevaboff won't allow it.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomaevaboff to keep the fight standing.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
Regueiro lands a high kick!
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Regueiro tried to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Regueiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Regueiro misses with a hook
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Regueiro thinking.
Regueiro connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomaevaboff connects with a single shot there.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomaevaboff was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomaevaboff blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Magomaevaboff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Magomaevaboff avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Regueiro misses with a left hand #CL#
and Magomaevaboff counters by clinching up.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomaevaboff to keep the fight standing.
Magomaevaboff lands with a light punch inside.
Magomaevaboff lands with a right to the head.
Magomaevaboff scores with a hook to the body.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff cracks Regueiro with a nice body shot.
Magomaevaboff is working Regueiro over against the cage.
Magomaevaboff works on Regueiro's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomaevaboff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Regueiro avoids it.#TD#
Magomaevaboff jumps into guard, dragging Regueiro to the mat. #T2#
Magomaevaboff is trying to keep Regueiro in close. #SUB#
Magomaevaboff working for a triangle but Regueiro defends it easily.
Magomaevaboff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomaevaboff trying to keep a closed guard but Regueiro is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Magomaevaboff looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Regueiro has picked Magomaevaboff up and slammed him! Magomaevaboff can't keep hold of the triangle and Regueiro manages to pass to side control!
Magomaevaboff is trying to get back to half guard.
Regueiro in side control, throwing shots but Magomaevaboff defends. #T3#
Magomaevaboff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Regueiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Regueiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomaevaboff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Regueiro but great work by Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro is not content to let Magomaevaboff control the position.
Regueiro tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Magomaevaboff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Regueiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Regueiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomaevaboff wants to control for a moment but Regueiro uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Magomaevaboff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Regueiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Regueiro trying to control but Magomaevaboff postures up.
Regueiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomaevaboff. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomaevaboff pulls his head out easily.
Husein Magomaevaboff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomaevaboff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magomaevaboff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Regueiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomaevaboff is working away from the top position though.
Regueiro is refusing to be controlled, as Magomaevaboff sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Husein Magomaevaboff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomaevaboff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Husein Magomaevaboff!

After the fight, Husein Magomaevaboff 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: GAMMA#884 Banner v Priester     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
Regueiro jabs Rones right on the nose. Rones blinks but takes it well.
Rones moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Rones closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Regueiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Rones has had enough of the clinch but Regueiro keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Regueiro. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from Rones misses its intended target.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Regueiro does it's job there.#CL#
Rones rushes Regueiro and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Rones breaks the clinch.
Regueiro thuds his right hand into Rones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Rones moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rones.
Rones takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid body kick from Regueiro. #T1#
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Rones is out of range.
Regueiro throws a front kick that sends Rones stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been informed that Regueiro 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.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Regueiro lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Rones avoids a kick to the body.
Rones misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro flicks out a counter leg kick but Rones steps away.
Regueiro throws a hook but Rones blocks it.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Rones misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Regueiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Regueiro scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Regueiro thumps Rones with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Regueiro gets tackled into the cage by Rones. Rones maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Rones closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses.
Rones throws a jab when Regueiro was well out of range.
Regueiro lands a head kick!
Rones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Regueiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Regueiro takes one to the side of the head.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Rones slips a straight right by Regueiro.#T3#
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Regueiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rones with a nice calf kick.
Rones ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rones manages to avoid it.
Rones blocks a jab.
Rones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Rones.
Rones slips a jab from Regueiro.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Regueiro.
Rones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Rones ducked under it nicely.
Rones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Regueiro blocks the low kick.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rones throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Regueiro throws a hook but Rones avoids it easily.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.#CL#
Rones has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Rones moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Rones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Regueiro.#CL#
Rones rushes Regueiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Regueiro lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rones walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Rones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Regueiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Regueiro lands but Rones takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro'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#
Rones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Regueiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rones tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro with a jab.#CL#
Rones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Regueiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rones's elbow. #BC#
Rones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rones drives through and clinches with Regueiro against the cage. #BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rones.
Rones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Rones is out of range.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rones lands with a kick to the temple. Regueiro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rones misses with the combination.
Regueiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Regueiro scores with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Regueiro thuds his right hand into Rones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Regueiro tries to move into range but Rones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Nice cross by Regueiro.
Rones tries a head kick but it misses.
Rones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Regueiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Rones slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Rones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Rones.
A good leg kick by Regueiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Regueiro misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Regueiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Regueiro.
Rones misses with a head kick.
Regueiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Rones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro throws a hook but Rones blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Rones misses its target.
Rones defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Regueiro lands but Rones takes it in his stride.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Rones darts in and clinches Regueiro up against the cage.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Rones. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Rones checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Good leg kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Rones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Rones does no damage. #T3#
Regueiro feints a jab promting Rones to slip. Regueiro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rones loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Rones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rones.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Regueiro moves out of range as Rones strikes.
Regueiro throws a big counter head kick but Rones avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Rones clinches. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
A solid body kick from Regueiro.
Rones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice shot lands for Rones.
Rones loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rones's head backwards.#T4#
Regueiro misses the jab.#CL#
Rones clinches with his opponent.
Joy Rones has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro throws a hook but Rones avoids it easily.
Regueiro dodges the punch combination from Rones.
A slapping body kick lands there for Regueiro.
Rones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro jabs Rones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro cracks Rones with an open hand slap.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rones checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Rones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rones moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Regueiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rones.
Regueiro blocks a jab.#CL#
Rones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Rones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro cracks Rones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Rones clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regueiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rones momentarily.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Rones attempts a counter takedown but Regueiro avoids it well and moves away.
Regueiro throws a leg kick which misses Rones's front leg but catches the back leg as Rones tries to avoid it.
Rones misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rones throws a head kick that half lands.
Regueiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rones.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Rones moved out of range nicely.
Rones thuds his shin into the meat of Regueiro's side.
Regueiro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rones back to the cage. Regueiro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Rones ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Rones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Rones.
Rones throws a poor cross that misses
and Regueiro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rones.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Regueiro.
Rones throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro slips a jab and a cross from Rones.
Regueiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rones throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Rones.
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.
Rones lands a head kick! #CUT#That has opened up Julio Regueiro's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joy Rones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rones tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Regueiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rones doesn't seem bothered though.
Rones misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
Rones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rones avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
Rones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Regueiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rones misses with a head kick.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Regueiro, as that shot connected.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body.
Joy Rones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rones misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro throws out a counter right but Rones avoids it with no problem.
Regueiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Regueiro connects with a jab.
Regueiro looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Rones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Regueiro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rones if he has to take too many more of those.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body.
Rones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Rones counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Rones's shoulder, as Rones tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rones.
Rones is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro misses with a wild combination.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rones scores with a push kick.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rones tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Regueiro. #CL#
Rones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Regueiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
That kick from Regueiro tenderised Rones's leg. Rones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Both fighters circling a little - Regueiro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Rones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro throws a leg kick which misses Rones's front leg but catches the back leg as Rones tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro moves out of range as Rones strikes.
Rones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Regueiro 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GAMMA#880 Joosep v Damagon     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1#
Regueiro tests Baba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baba counters with a series of strikes. Regueiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Baba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Baba's shoulder, as Baba tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Baba.
Baba looks to land a body kick but Regueiro moved away.
Baba defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Baba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
It appears Baba was looking to counter with a kick there.
Baba slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Baba misses the target.
Regueiro throws a right hand that Baba ducks under and follows up with a left that Baba also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Regueiro lands a nice shot that snaps Baba's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regueiro.#T1#
Regueiro 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.
Baba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Regueiro scores with the left hand. Baba knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the body.
Baba scores with a jab. Regueiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baba misses with a hook. Regueiro ducked under it nicely.
Baba looks to land a combination but Regueiro avoids it well.
Baba loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baba misses with a head kick.
Baba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baba scrambles back to his feet.
Baba is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Regueiro. Those never looked like landing.
Baba blocks the body kick. #T2#
Regueiro 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.
Regueiro looks to land a combination. Baba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the head.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Regueiro misses with a combination
and Baba counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Baba.
Baba misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baba on the side of the head.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro throws a leg kick which misses Baba's front leg but catches the back leg as Baba tries to avoid it.
Regueiro digs a good hook to Baba's body.
Baba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Regueiro.#T3#
Baba tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Regueiro connects with the punch.
Baba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Regueiro cracks Baba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick from Regueiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro connects with the punch.
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baba throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baba circles away quickly and effectively.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Baba misses.
Baba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baba's head backwards.#T4#
Regueiro keeps Baba at a distance using the push kick.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Regueiro tests Baba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baba walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Baba avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baba momentarily.
Baba blocks a leg kick.
Baba tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baba lands with a hook. Regueiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Regueiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Baba quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it.
Baba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Regueiro avoids it.
Baba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Baba counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baba. That did some damage!
Regueiro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Regueiro throws a leg kick which misses Baba's front leg but catches the back leg as Baba tries to avoid it.
Baba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Baba.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baba throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
Baba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baba throws a head kick that misses.
Regueiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Regueiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Baba moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from Baba.
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
Baba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Regueiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baba checks a low kick from Regueiro.#T2#
Regueiro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Baba counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Babas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Baba misses the target.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Baba misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baba looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Baba staying out of range there.
Baba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Regueiro moves forwards but Baba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Baba counters with a nice uppercut.
Baba thuds his right hand into Regueiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba blocks a head kick by Regueiro.
And Baba counters with a quick kick to the body but Regueiro blocks it.#T3#
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Julio Regueiro's cut even more.
Baba throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Regueiro - the referee stops the clock and Baba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Regueiro. Baba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Baba throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Regueiro throws a combination. Baba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid body kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Baba is out of range.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baba blocks a head kick by Regueiro. #T4#
Regueiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baba scores with the left hand. Regueiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Baba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Baba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Baba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Regueiro is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Julio Regueiro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from Baba.
Regueiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Baba finish him?
Regueiro drops his hands momentarily and Baba needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Regueiro just on the top of the head. Regueiro drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Regueiro - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Afeef Isa Baba!
An out of breath Afeef Isa Baba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#877 Joosep v Phoenix     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Lombardo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lombardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
Lombardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Lombardo.
Lombardo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombardo throws out a counter right but Regueiro avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Regueiro. Beautiful body shot.
Regueiro moves to clinch but Lombardo breaks away
enabling Lombardo to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Regueiro lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Lombardo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lombardo smiles and moves away. #CL#
Regueiro moves into range and clinches up with Lombardo.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lombardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lombardo walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range. #T1#
Lombardo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lombardo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Regueiro with a body shot.
Lombardo throws the kick towards the body but Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Regueiro connects with a right hand. Lombardo shakes it off.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Regueiro works the jab nicely.
Regueiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the body
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lombardo's sensitive parts. #T2#
Lombardo throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
Regueiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Regueiro throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Regueiro's knee momentarily.#CL#
Regueiro moves into range and clinches up with Lombardo.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a nice body shot.
Lombardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lombardo.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo stalls.
Lombardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Regueiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
Lombardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
Regueiro is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Lombardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lombardo walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Regueiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Regueiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lombardo misses with a hook.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo misses with a kick to the body.
Regueiro cracks Lombardo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lombardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Regueiro.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Lombardo moves out of range.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lombardo counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Regueiro is looking for a counter combo.
Lombardo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lombardo scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lombardo 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 Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lombardo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Lombardo lands a really nice looking cross but Regueiro seems unphased.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Regueiro pushes Lombardo up against the cage in a clinch.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombardo tries to work over Regueiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lombardo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Regueiro jumps guard but Lombardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lombardo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Regueiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Lombardo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Regueiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Regueiro throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
Lombardo throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick from Lombardo.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Regueiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Lombardo scores with a jab. Regueiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Lombardo staying out of range there.
Lombardo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lombardo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lombardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Lombardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Lombardo tries to work over Regueiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Regueiro fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Regueiro successfully pulls guard.
Lombardo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lombardo defends well.
Lombardo won't allow Regueiro to sweep him here.
Lombardo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lombardo trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom.
Lombardo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Regueiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lombardo has passed into half guard!
Lombardo prevents Regueiro from improving his position.#SUB#
Regueiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lombardo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lombardo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lombardo trying to control the position but Regueiro is working away. #T3#
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Regueiro is not content to let Lombardo control the position.
Regueiro is trying to improve his position.
Regueiro can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lombardo wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Regueiro is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face as Lombardo controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Santino Lombardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Lombardo misses.
Regueiro tries to score with a low kick but Lombardo moves his leg out of the way.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Regueiro lands a leg kick that knocks Lombardo off balance momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombardo slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro.
Lombardo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Lombardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Regueiro off the cage and back into range.
Lombardo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Regueiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lombardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Regueiro tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Regueiro tries to move into range but Lombardo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Regueiro throws out a leg kick but Lombardo moves out of range and Regueiro only half commits. #CL#
Lombardo gets tackled into the cage by Regueiro. Regueiro maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands an uppercut.#TD#
Regueiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lombardo uses from the top position.
Lombardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Regueiro has an active guard here but Lombardo has managed to pass into half guard.
Lombardo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombardo pulls his head out easily.
Santino Lombardo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Lombardo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lombardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Regueiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lombardo. #SUB#
Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Regueiro is in trouble now - Lombardo has advanced to mount! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lombardo controlling from mount.
Regueiro is looking to improve his position but Lombardo isn't that keen on the idea.
Lombardo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Regueiro wants to control but Lombardo is having none of it.
Regueiro tries to reverse the position but Lombardo maintains control.
Lombardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Regueiro is looking to escape.
Regueiro is trying to stand.
Regueiro can't escape the position.
Lombardo controlling his opponent. #T4#
Regueiro tries to lock up and control but Lombardo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lombardo controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Lombardo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Regueiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Regueiro is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lombardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lombardo throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Regueiro does it's job there.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Lombardo moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo throws the kick towards the body but Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Regueiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lombardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a body kick that misses.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
Lombardo takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro wants to clinch but Lombardo slips to the side
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
Lombardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Regueiro clinches up with Lombardo and pushes him back against the cage.
Lombardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Lombardo.
Lombardo pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lombardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombardo! But no joy.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro misses with a jab to the body
and Lombardo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Regueiro's knee momentarily.
Regueiro moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
Lombardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo digs a good body shot into Regueiro's ribs.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Lombardo scores with a hook.
Lombardo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro checks the leg kick.
Lombardo throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Lombardo.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses
and Lombardo counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Regueiro lands with a hook. Lombardo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lombardo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lombardo is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Regueiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Regueiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lombardo.
Nice uppercut lands for Lombardo. That snapped Regueiro's head back.
Lombardo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Regueiro takes a step back to recover.
Lombardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Regueiro should have avoided that one.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Lombardo does it's job there.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Lombardo.
Regueiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombardo loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Lombardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo lands a nice hook to Regueiro's body. Regueiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombardo! But no joy.#T4#
Regueiro tries to land a leg kick but Lombardo saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Lombardo.
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Lombardo circles away.
Lombardo lands a jab to Regueiro's midsection.
Regueiro tests Lombardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Lombardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Regueiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Regueiro.
Lombardo throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Lombardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Regueiro moves to clinch but Lombardo breaks away
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Regueiro with a nice calf kick.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombardo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Regueiro cracks Lombardo with a good jab.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Regueiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lombardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick.
Regueiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Regueiro scores with a jab.
Regueiro throws a push kick but Lombardo slaps the foot to one side.
Lombardo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lombardo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombardo slips a jab from Regueiro.#T1#
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
As Lombardo looks to move away, Regueiro throws a big counter combo but Lombardo just gets out of the way.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lombardo as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Lombardo does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Lombardo in a clinch.
Lombardo takes a shot to the head.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Regueiro tries to work over Lombardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Regueiro.
Lombardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards. #T2#
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
Lombardo scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lombardo.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo lands a shot to the body.
Regueiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Lombardo.
A short left from Lombardo.
Lombardo has Regueiro pressed against the cage, preventing Regueiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombardo.
A hook to the body from Lombardo.
Lombardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Lombardo has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lombardo.
Lombardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Regueiros head.
Regueiro jumps guard but Lombardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lombardo is trying to maintain a safe position but Regueiro gets an underhook and turns Lombardo into the cage.#BC2#
Lombardo breaks the clinch.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Regueiro takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Regueiro.
A little jabbing left from Lombardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombardo delivers a nice body kick.
Regueiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro lunges at Lombardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lombardo's hand.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo.#T4#
Lombardo tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Julio Regueiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombardo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Lombardo.
Regueiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lombardo.
Santino Lombardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lombardo stuns Regueiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo cracks Regueiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lombardo connects with a looping right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Lombardo!

Santino Lombardo is the new welterweight champion!
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: GAMMA#873 San Pedro v Storm     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Regueiro scores with a jab.
A head kick from Regueiro lands but McCraken takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro scores with a head kick. McCraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Regueiro throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Regueiro. McCraken shrugs it off though.
Regueiro throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
Regueiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
McCraken 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.
Regueiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from McCraken. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Regueiro misses
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and Regueiro counters with a nice body shot.
Regueiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Regueiro's head.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Regueiro cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro throws a push kick but McCraken slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCraken under the eye.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Regueiro jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Regueiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Regueiro's leg but Regueiro calmly moves out of range.
Regueiro lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Regueiro throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
A cross from McCraken lands.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Regueiro blocks the body kick.
Regueiro misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Regueiro throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
McCraken moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
McCraken throws a push kick but Regueiro slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCraken takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Regueiro throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range. #T4#
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Regueiro on the side of the head.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Regueiro moved away.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Regueiro misses the target.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Regueiro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCraken has time to react.
McCraken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Regueiro will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro lands a nice looking body shot.
McCraken fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Regueiro 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Regueiro misses with a series of wild punches.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Regueiro avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCraken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Regueiro tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Regueiro's body.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Regueiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Regueiro saw that one coming.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A big right from McCraken misses.
Regueiro is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Regueiro avoids it.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Regueiro lands a nice looking body shot.
McCraken slips a straight right by Regueiro.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Regueiro backs off McCraken throws a huge counter combo but Regueiro manages to avoid it all.
Regueiro scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro catches McCraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Regueiro.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from McCraken.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken 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 Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro tries to clinch but McCraken is having none of it.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws a push kick but Regueiro slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
McCraken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Regueiro under the eye.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Regueiro 's knee. #T3#
Regueiro connects with a high kick.
Regueiro scores with a head kick. McCraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Regueiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Regueiro throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from McCraken.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick from Regueiro lands but McCraken takes it in his stride. #T4#
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Regueiro seems unphased.
McCraken thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Regueiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCraken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Nice cross by Regueiro.
Regueiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from McCraken.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken is looking for the big counter here.
McCraken throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
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 Julio Regueiro 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.#R3#
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Regueiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
Regueiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCraken counters with a body kick.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Regueiro staying out of range there.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken slips a straight right by Regueiro.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab from Regueiro.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Regueiro with an uppercut!
Regueiro blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Regueiro moves his leg out of the way.
McCraken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Regueiro is out of range.
McCraken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
McCraken motions for Regueiro to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Regueiro to score with a decent uppercut.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Regueiro shakes it off.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but McCraken avoids them all with ease.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Regueiro avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro jabs at McCraken's body.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Regueiro is looking to counter the offense by McCraken and move into the clinch.#CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and pushes McCraken back into the cage.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken is looking to control Regueiro's arms but Regueiro gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCraken has his back to the cage.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but McCraken has him pressed against the cage.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards. #T4#
A hook to the body from McCraken.
McCraken misses with some punches. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCraken 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.
Regueiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCraken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Regueiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCraken tries a head kick but it misses.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken feints and then cracks Regueiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Regueiro down.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro throws a wild body kick that McCraken sees coming a mile off.
Regueiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Regueiro misses with a body kick.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dougal McCraken just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Regueiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Some bone on bone action there as Regueiro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Regueiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken catches Regueiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Regueiro throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken lands a jab.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Regueiro's head.#T1#
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
As McCraken backs away, Regueiro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a series of wild punches.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Regueiro moved away.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Regueiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Regueiro scrambles back to his feet.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken counters with a leg kick.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro throws out a powerful jab.
Regueiro misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Regueiro works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Regueiro shakes it off.
Regueiro checks the leg kick.
Regueiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken lands a jab to Regueiro's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
Regueiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Regueiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McCraken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Regueiro fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCraken just manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Regueiro cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Regueiro feints a jab promting McCraken to slip. Regueiro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCraken slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Regueiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A big right from McCraken misses.
Regueiro connects with an inside leg kick.
McCraken tries to bum rush Regueiro with a series of wild strikes but Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Regueiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice body kick.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a jab when Regueiro was well out of range.
McCraken defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro motions for McCraken to come forward. Regueiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
A jab from Regueiro finds it's way through McCraken's defenses.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Regueiro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCraken throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - McCraken 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.

A close fourth round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Regueiro throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
Regueiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
McCraken with a jab.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
McCraken only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCraken under the eye.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
Regueiro tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
Regueiro misses the jab.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - Regueiro had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Regueiro steps away.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Regueiro thinks about countering with a head kick.
McCraken scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Regueiro misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Regueiro's body. Regueiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Regueiro misses
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. McCraken should have avoided that one.
McCraken defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro walks into a left hand.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #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!
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a nice body kick.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro wants to clinch.
McCraken goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from McCraken lands.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro. #T3#
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Regueiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Regueiro slips a jab from McCraken.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
Regueiro drops his hands momentarily and McCraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken slips a jab from Regueiro.
A nice side step and McCraken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCraken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Regueiro avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
Regueiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Regueiro moves his leg out of the way.
Regueiro takes one on the button.#T4#
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Regueiro misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from McCraken.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCraken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Regueiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. McCraken catches Regueiro right on the button with a cross.
McCraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Julio Regueiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#869 Lombardo v Regueiro     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro lands a head kick!
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Regueiro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lombardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lombardo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lombardo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Regueiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Regueiro jabs Lombardo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lombardo counters with an outside leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Lombardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Lombardo moves out of range.
Lombardo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lombardo looks for the body kick but Regueiro saw that one coming. #T1#
Regueiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Regueiro sizes up Lombardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lombardo blocks a head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a combination that misses
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Lombardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Regueiro.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body.
As Regueiro backs away, Lombardo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
Regueiro jumps guard but Lombardo stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lombardo lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Regueiro.
Nice body punch from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Lombardo gets through Regueiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Lombardo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Regueiro gets control of Lombardo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Regueiro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Lombardo content to stall in guard here.
Lombardo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Regueiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lombardo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lombardo defends well.
Lombardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Regueiro is retaining full guard. #T3#
Regueiro keeping moving, preventing Lombardo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Regueiro has his foot on Lombardo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lombardo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lombardo is stalling in the full guard.
Lombardo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lombardo.#SUB2#
Regueiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Regueiro keeping full guard, as Lombardo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lombardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Regueiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lombardo has managed to get both his arms back between Regueiro's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Regueiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lombardo is aware though and is defending well.
Regueiro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Regueiro is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lombardo rolls with it to try and escape but Regueiro cranks on the arm and Lombardo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro is the new welterweight champion!
Julio Regueiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#864 Bolleke v Daghammar     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Baba didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Regueiro. That's going to slow Baba down.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baba is looking for a counter combo.
Regueiro scores with a one two! Baba had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Regueiro - the referee stops the clock and Baba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Regueiro. Baba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Regueiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Baba.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Regueiro.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baba.
It looked like Baba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baba avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
Baba misses with a straight left.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Baba lands a jab to the nose.
Baba throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Baba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Baba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Regueiro takes a step back to recover.
Regueiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Baba lands a jab-cross combination.
Regueiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Regueiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Baba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Regueiro's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba misses with a straight left.
Regueiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baba. That did some damage!#T2#
Baba throws a series of punches but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Baba takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Regueiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Baba slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Baba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baba lands a jab to Regueiro's midsection.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Baba lands a glancing blow to the side of Regueiro's head.
Baba jabs Regueiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Baba throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Baba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Baba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Regueiro thinking.
Regueiro blocks the body kick. #T3#
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Baba.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Regueiro if he has to take too many more of those.
Baba throws the kick towards the body but Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Regueiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baba was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Regueiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Regueiro throws a solid leg kick but Baba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Regueiro.
Baba misses with a kick to the body.
Regueiro throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba jabs Regueiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Baba as he checks the leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baba throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Regueiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro cracks Baba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baba circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Baba slips a jab from Regueiro.
Baba thinks about countering with a body kick.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baba staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro'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#
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro feints a counter leg kick.
Regueiro thuds a left hand into Baba's body.
Good work by Baba as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Baba misses the target.
Baba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baba dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Baba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Regueiro scrambles back to his feet.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Baba.
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!
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Baba throws a head kick that misses.
Baba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Baba throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Regueiro lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Baba.
Regueiro throws a hook but Baba blocks it.
Baba scores with a spinning back kick!
Baba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Baba misses.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Baba does no damage.
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro misses with a low kick as Baba jumps back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Regueiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Baba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro unleashes a big counter combination but Baba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Baba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Baba.
Baba slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Baba blocks a jab.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Baba.
Regueiro cracks Baba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baba misses with a wild body shot.
Baba swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro scores with a kick to the body.
Baba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Regueiro jabs at Baba's body.
Baba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baba lands with a nice body kick.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baba was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.#T3#
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Regueiro if he has to take too many more of those.
Baba connects with a leg kick.
Baba tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baba tries to score with a low kick but Regueiro moves his leg out of the way.
Regueiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Regueiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baba.#CUT#That has opened up Julio Regueiro's cut even more.
Regueiro cracks Baba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
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!
Baba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Regueiro moves out of range as Baba strikes.#T4#
Baba walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro staying out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Regueiro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baba - the referee stops the clock and Regueiro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baba. Regueiro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro jabs Baba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baba.
Regueiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baba loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Baba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Regueiro.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
Baba slips under a jab.
No joy there for Baba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Baba throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Regueiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baba.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it.
Baba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Baba moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro cracks Baba with a good jab.
Baba scores with a nice right hand.
Baba thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Regueiro misses with a double jab
and Baba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro punishes Baba's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Regueiro catches Baba right on the button with a cross.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
As Regueiro backs away, Baba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Baba misses with a low kick as Regueiro jumps back.
Regueiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baba misses with a body shot.
Donk. Baba catches Regueiro right on the button with a cross.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a low kick as Baba jumps back.
Baba blocks a jab.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Baba misses the target.
Regueiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Regueiro thuds his right hand into Baba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Baba.
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Regueiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Baba swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Baba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
Afeef Isa Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Regueiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baba blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Regueiro misses.
Baba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baba connects with a leg kick.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
Regueiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baba throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro misses with a leg kick
and Baba counters with a solid body kick.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Regueiro tried to score with a low kick but Baba checks it.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Baba appears to be looking for a big counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baba.#T3#
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Baba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Baba.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baba 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 Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baba is looking to land body kicks.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baba throws a shot to the body.
Baba is looking to chop away at Regueiro's legs.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baba looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Regueiro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baba.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Regueiro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regueiro is looking to slow Baba down with leg kicks.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
Baba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baba misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baba.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Baba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Regueiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Baba.
Regueiro is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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 Afeef Isa Baba.
Well Regueiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#857 Grubber v Hiro     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro lands a nice shot that snaps Benedetti's head back.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Regueiro throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benedetti works the jab nicely.
Regueiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Regueiro moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Regueiro throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Regueiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benedetti has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Regueiro walks into a left hand.
Regueiro 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.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Benedetti scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.#T1#
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Regueiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti slips a jab from Regueiro.
Benedetti moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Benedetti 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.
Regueiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Benedetti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benedetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti connects with a right hand. Regueiro shakes it off.
Regueiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Regueiro lands with a hook. Benedetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and Benedetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Regueiro lands an overhand right.
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Benedetti throws a jab when Regueiro was well out of range.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Regueiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Regueiro. #T3#
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
Regueiro is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
Regueiro takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Regueiro there.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti cracks Regueiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti works Regueiro's body with a nice hook.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Regueiro throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Regueiro.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into Regueiro's ribs.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
Regueiro misses with a body punch
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Benedetti 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#
Regueiro scores with a decent looking hook.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Benedetti tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Regueiro cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
Regueiro throws a front kick aimed at Benedetti's knee but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Regueiro.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Regueiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Regueiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Regueiro's head.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Regueiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
Benedetti connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Regueiro throws a right hand that Benedetti ducks under and follows up with a left that Benedetti also avoids with ease.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Benedetti.
Regueiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range and Regueiro settles back down.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Regueiro on the side of the head.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Benedetti moves out of range easily.
Regueiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Regueiro throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Regueiro lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti needs to keep his hands up - Regueiro had a free shot at his head there.
Regueiro throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.#T2#
Regueiro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Regueiro off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Benedetti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Regueiro avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.#T3#
Benedetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a double jab
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Regueiro misses with a low kick as Benedetti jumps back.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Regueiro's head.
Benedetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro walks into a stiff left hand from Benedetti.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Benedetti scores with the left hand. Regueiro knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti. #T4#
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benedetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Regueiro.
Regueiro takes one on the button.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
The crowd cheers as Regueiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benedetti doesn't seem phased though.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Benedetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Regueiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benedetti takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a high kick.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Benedetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti checks a leg kick.#T1#
Regueiro lands with a shot to the body.
Regueiro 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.
Regueiro works Benedetti's body with a nice hook.
Regueiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benedetti tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro misses with a combination
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benedetti checks a leg kick.
Regueiro connects with a right hand. Benedetti shakes it off.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Regueiro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti 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 Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benedetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Regueiro needs to keep his hands up - Benedetti had a free shot at his head there.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.#T2#
Regueiro walks into a jab.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benedetti.
A clash of legs there as Benedetti blocks the low kick.
Regueiro throws a wild body kick that Benedetti sees coming a mile off.
Regueiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Regueiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedetti punishes Regueiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Benedetti throws a jab when Regueiro was well out of range.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Regueiro. Regueiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Regueiro tries to work over Benedetti's front leg with a kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Regueiro under the eye.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Benedetti.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Regueiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Regueiro with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Regueiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
Regueiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Regueiro misses.
Julio Regueiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Benedetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
Mario Benedetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Benedetti.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
A chopping leg kick lands by Regueiro.
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti scores with a hook to the body. Regueiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.

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 Julio Regueiro.
Well Benedetti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro 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: GAMMA#851 Spike v Hiro     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Regueiro's head.
Regueiro throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken misses with a wild combination.
McCraken ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro lands a two punch combo.
McCraken checks a low kick from Regueiro.
McCraken pushes Regueiro away with a front kick.#T1#
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro throws a good cross that connects.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCraken under the eye.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Regueiro is out of range.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro throws a one two combo.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Regueiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Regueiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Regueiro looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro works the jab nicely.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
McCraken misses the jab.
Regueiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro flicks out a counter leg kick but McCraken steps away.
Regueiro misses the body punch
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
McCraken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Regueiro lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Regueiro moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Regueiro saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCraken slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
McCraken tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCraken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken misses with a two punch combination.
Regueiro misses the jab.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Regueiro momentarily.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes one on the button.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCraken under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McCraken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Regueiro - the referee stops the clock and McCraken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Regueiro. McCraken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Regueiro misses with a wild combination. #T1#
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Regueiro is looking to slow McCraken down with leg kicks.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
Regueiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
A solid body kick from McCraken.
McCraken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCraken motions for Regueiro to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
McCraken 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.
Regueiro moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
McCraken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Regueiro.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
Regueiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken scores with a push kick.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken slips a straight right by Regueiro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Regueiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Regueiro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCraken scores with a head kick.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab. #T3#
McCraken misses with a lunging right hand
and Regueiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as McCraken blocks the leg kick.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Regueiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCraken works the jab nicely.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
McCraken slips a straight right by Regueiro.
McCraken motions for Regueiro to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro misses with a hook
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
Regueiro stuns McCraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Regueiro gets tackled into the cage by McCraken. McCraken maintains the clinch.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
McCraken lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by McCraken.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Regueiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
McCraken moves into range and connects with a jab.
Regueiro takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Regueiro's hands.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Regueiro's ribs.
Regueiro punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Regueiro 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.
Regueiro misses with a combination
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken lands with a nice combination. Regueiro backs away looking to recover.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Regueiro.
McCraken is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands a jab.
Regueiro staying out of range there.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Regueiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Regueiro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCraken if he has to take too many more of those.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by McCraken.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Regueiro doesn't seem phased though.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Regueiro lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraken's head.
McCraken tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Regueiro's sensitive parts.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Regueiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Regueiro's head.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
McCraken slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken misses with a wild combination.
Regueiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
McCraken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
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!
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Regueiro swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Regueiro takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
McCraken doesn't manage to clinch there - Regueiro circles away.
Regueiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Regueiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dougal McCraken.
I think McCraken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!

After the fight, Dougal McCraken 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: GAMMA#846 Rones v Regueiro     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro connects with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Regueiro.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Rones counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro lands a jab to the nose.
Regueiro takes a swing at Rones's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Rones.
Rones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rones's head backwards.
Regueiro looks to land a body kick but Rones moved away.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rones. That did some damage!
Regueiro misses with a body punch
and Rones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rones ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro jabs Rones right on the nose. Rones blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Rones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Regueiro counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Regueiro misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rones counter with a right hand.
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Rones circles away.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Regueiro misses with a hook
and Rones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Rones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Rones is out of range.
Rones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Rones.
We've been informed that Regueiro 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.
Regueiro throws a front kick that sends Rones stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro lands a leg kick that knocks Rones off balance momentarily.
Rones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
A little feinted left hand from Rones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Regueiro cracks a nice hook into Rones's ribs.
Rones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Regueiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rones doesn't seem phased though.
Rones staying out of range there.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Rones avoids them all with ease.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Rones avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro tries to bum rush Rones with a series of wild strikes but Rones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Regueiro sizes up Rones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Regueiro lands with a shot to the body.
Rones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Regueiro connects with a right hand. Rones shakes it off.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rones doesn't seem bothered though.
Rones takes one on the button.
Rones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rones drops his hands momentarily and Regueiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
Regueiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rones.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro feints and then cracks Rones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rones down.
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Rones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Regueiro. Regueiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses
letting Rones counter with a right hand.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Regueiro.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Rones looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Rones slips a jab from Regueiro.
It looked like Rones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Regueiro has time to react.#CUT#That has opened up Julio Regueiro's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rones.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Rones tried to counter with a leg kick but Regueiro avoided it.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Regueiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Rones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Regueiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Regueiro is predictable there
and Rones counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Rones counters with a crisp right hand that drops Regueiro! Rones lets Regueiro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Regueiro is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Rones counters with a right hand from hell and Regueiro is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joy Rones!
Joy Rones retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joy Rones waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GAMMA#842 Bolleke v Newton     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Miletich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miletich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miletich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miletich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Miletich tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miletich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miletich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Miletich is just out of range.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miletich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Miletich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miletich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Miletich defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Regueiro catches Miletich right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miletich in his tracks.
Regueiro cracks Miletich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miletich 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.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miletich moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miletich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Regueiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miletich lands with a nice body kick.
Miletich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Miletich misses with a low kick.
Miletich scores with the left hand. Regueiro knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Miletich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Miletich's head but Miletich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Regueiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miletich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Miletich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miletich scores with a jab.
Miletich throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Regueiro catches Miletich right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miletich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miletich can pounce on him.
Miletich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miletich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Miletich counters with a nice uppercut.
Miletich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Miletich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Miletich with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Miletich misses the target.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Miletich tried to counter with a leg kick but Regueiro avoided it.
Miletich lands with a straight right. Regueiro didn't see that one coming.
Miletich checks a leg kick.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miletich moves away.
Regueiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miletich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miletich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Miletich checks it.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Miletich misses its target.
Regueiro connects with a right hand. Miletich shakes it off.
Miletich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miletich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Miletich misses with a hook.
Regueiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miletich throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Miletich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miletich checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Regueiro.
Miletich misses with a straight left.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Miletich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miletich throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Miletich does no damage.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Miletich should have avoided that one.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Miletich is out of range.
Miletich blocks a head kick by Regueiro.
A quick step to the side and Miletich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miletich misses with a looping left.
Regueiro tries to counter with a clinch but Miletich shakes him off and moves away.
Miletich walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Regueiro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Miletich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Miletich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro takes one on the button.
Miletich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Regueiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miletich misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
Regueiro walks into a jab.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miletich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miletich.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Miletich shoots in and drives through. Regueiro sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miletich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Miletich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miletich dives in and grabs Regueiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Regueiro pushes down on Miletich's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro'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#
Miletich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Regueiro's sensitive parts.
Regueiro lands a jab to Miletich's midsection.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Miletich slips the punch.
Miletich throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Miletich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miletich throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Miletich takes one on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Miletich might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Miletich ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Miletich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miletich moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Miletich misses with a looping left.
Regueiro scores with a shot to the body.
Regueiro throws a combination. Miletich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miletich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miletich there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miletich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Miletich.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Miletich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miletich.
Miletich misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Miletich's head.#T1#
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Miletich is out of range.
Miletich throws a leg kick but Regueiro moved away.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro lands a jab to Miletich's midsection.
Regueiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miletich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miletich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Miletich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Miletich.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miletich manages to avoid it.
Miletich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Regueiro.
Miletich moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Miletich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
Miletich misses with a hook.
Miletich moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.#T2#
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a leg kick.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Miletich's shoulder, as Miletich tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Miletich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miletich looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miletich circles away quickly and effectively.
Miletich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Regueiro wants to slow Miletich down by chopping away at his legs.
Miletich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miletich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miletich ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miletich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Regueiro is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Miletich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
Regueiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miletich checks it well.
Regueiro throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Miletich.
Regueiro cracks Miletich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miletich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Miletich takes one to the side of the head.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Regueiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Miletich moves away and avoids it.
Miletich moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Miletich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miletich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro scores with a body shot.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miletich avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a body kick.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miletich motions for Regueiro to come forward. Miletich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro tries to move into range but Miletich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miletich needs to keep his hands up - Regueiro had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Miletich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miletich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
A little feinted left hand from Miletich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Miletich misses.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miletich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Regueiro.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Miletich.
Miletich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miletich connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miletich will feel that in the morning.
Nice cross by Miletich.
Regueiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
Miletich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Miletich moved away.
Regueiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miletich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miletich throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro jabs Miletich right on the nose. Miletich blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miletich.
Miletich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Miletich.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Miletich.
Regueiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Miletich is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
letting Miletich counter with a right hand.
Regueiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miletich misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich throws a big shot that misses.
Miletich takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miletich.
Miletich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miletich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro throws a low kick, looking for Miletich's leg but Miletich calmly moves out of range.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Miletich's shoulder, as Miletich tries to avoid the shot.
Miletich fakes the leg kick and cracks Regueiro in the body.
Miletich connects with a leg kick.
Jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Miletich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miletich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro throws a leg kick #CL#
and Miletich counters by clinching up.
A hook to the body from Miletich.
Mitch Miletich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Miletich throws a head punch that misses.
Miletich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Miletich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Miletich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Miletich.
Regueiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miletich with a body shot.
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miletich walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miletich throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Miletich.
Regueiro checks a leg kick nicely.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Miletich.
A slapping leg kick lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miletich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Regueiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Regueiro swings for the body but Miletich moves out of range.
Miletich misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Miletich misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miletich.
Miletich shoots in but no luck this time.
Regueiro lands a jab to the nose.
Miletich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miletich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Miletich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Miletich.
A swing and a miss from Miletich.
Regueiro lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Regueiro. That's going to slow Miletich down.
Miletich misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Regueiro counters by clinching up.
Regueiro lands a nice uppercut.
Regueiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich misses the jab.#T4#
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Regueiro lands with a good body shot.
Miletich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Regueiro looks to land a combination. Miletich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Regueiro with a hook.
Miletich ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a leg kick that knocks Miletich off balance momentarily.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miletich throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
Regueiro digs a good hook to Miletich's body.
Regueiro connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miletich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Miletich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#837 Spike v Horse     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Regueiro will feel that in the morning.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Regueiro.
Sin throws a front kick aimed at Regueiro's knee but Regueiro avoids it well.
Sin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Sin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sin jabs Regueiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Regueiro. Those never looked like landing.
Sin blocks a low kick nicely.
Sin slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sin's head backwards.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sin scores with a punch to the head.
Regueiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro is looking to land body kicks.
Sin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Sin lands a head shot.
Sin 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.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Sin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Regueiro lands with a right hand.
Sin scores with a nice body kick.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Sin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Regueiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sin scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Regueiro misses.
Sin 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. #T2#
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Sin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Sin moves out of range.
Sin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Regueiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sin but Sin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sin.
Sin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Regueiro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Sin's head but Sin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Sin ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sin.
Regueiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
Regueiro throws a hook but Sin blocks it.
Sin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro misses with a leg kick.
Sin slips under a jab.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
Sin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro wants to clinch up but Sin keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Regueiro, as that shot connected.
Sin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Sin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro looks for the body kick but Sin saw that one coming.
Regueiro lands with a nice combination. Sin backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Sin misses the target.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Sin.
Sin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sin slips under a jab.
Regueiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Sin avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A big left from Sin misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro checks a low kick from Sin.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Sin throws out a counter right but Regueiro avoids it with no problem.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Sin avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Regueiro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sin was covering up waiting for the punch and Regueiro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Regueiro wants to pass the guard but Sin is keeping the position.
Regueiro stopping the sweep attempt from Sin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Regueiro is trying to work for a kimura but Sin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
That's time! Regueiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Regueiro throws the kick towards the body but Sin avoids it.
Regueiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sin swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Sin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
As Sin backs away, Regueiro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Sin.
Sin scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sin.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Sin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Sin responds with a good body kick, but Regueiro manages to step out the way in time.
Regueiro looks to land a body kick but Sin moved away.
Sin throws a good cross that connects.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Sin counters with a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Sin 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!
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Regueiro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sin back to the cage. Regueiro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sin with a hook.
Sin misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro staying out of range there.
Sin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Regueiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Regueiro!
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sin.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro tries to clinch there but Sin circles away.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Sin manages to avoid it.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sin.
Sin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Sin avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Sin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Regueiro is defended easily by Sin.
Sin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Regueiro slips a jab from Sin.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Sin.
Sin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sin lands a right hook to the body.
Regueiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sin. Sin obviously looking to wear him down.
Regueiro is looking to clinch but Sin is avoiding it.
Regueiro wants to slow Sin down by chopping away at his legs.
Regueiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sin at a distance.
A big right from Sin misses.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Sin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Sin is out of range.
Sin feints a counter leg kick.
Sin just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Regueiro tries to clinch there but Sin circles away.
Regueiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sin throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Sin avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Regueiro.
Regueiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sin.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sin.
Regueiro slips a jab from Sin.
Sin throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro blocks the body kick.
Sin walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Sin's head.
Sin moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sin is looking to chop away at Regueiro's legs.
Nice defenses there by Sin.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Sin throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Sin throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Regueiro slips under a jab.#CL#
Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
Sin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Sin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sin.
Regueiro jumps guard but Sin stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Regueiro.
Sin misses with a body punch.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Regueiro avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Sin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow.
Regueiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sin.
Sin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Sin.
Sin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sin lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro misses with some punches.
Sin blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sin defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Sin avoids the punch easily.
Sin misses the jab.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Sin.
Regueiro wants to slow Sin down by chopping away at his legs.
Sin cracks Regueiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sin walks into a jab.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Sin.
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
Regueiro feints and then cracks Sin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sin down. #CL#
Regueiro closes the distance and pushes Sin back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin lands a hook that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sin smiles and moves away.
Sin throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro motions for Sin to come forward. Regueiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sin blocks a low kick nicely.
Sin counters with a body kick.
Regueiro works over Sin's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Sin cracks Regueiro with an open hand slap.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Regueiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
Regueiro is looking to clinch but Sin is avoiding it.
Sin tries a quick counter leg kick but Regueiro is wise to it.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro cracks Sin with an open hand slap.
Sin connects with a solid leg kick.
Sin with the inside leg kick.
Regueiro thows a leg kick but Sin checks it
enabling Sin to counter with a crisp jab.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Sin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Regueiro 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.
Sin missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sin throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Regueiro blocks the low kick.
Sin slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Sin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Sin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Regueiro has Sin up against the cage in a clinch.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Regueiro avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage. #BC#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Sin ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Regueiro with a nice calf kick.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Sin moved out of range.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sin throws out the jab.
Sin tries to score with a low kick but Regueiro moves his leg out of the way.
Regueiro tries to clinch up.
Sin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Sin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sin takes one on the button.#T3#
Regueiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Regueiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sin. Sin obviously looking to wear him down.
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
Regueiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sin circles away.
Sin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Regueiro tries to clinch there but Sin circles away.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Sin throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sin. Sin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Sin ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro checks a low kick from Sin.
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
And Sin responds with a good body kick, but Regueiro manages to step out the way in time.
Sin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Regueiro.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
Sin throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Sin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Regueiro throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Regueiro thuds his right hand into Sin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro tries a low kick but Sin avoids it.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Regueiro blocks an uppercut.
Sin is working Regueiro over against the cage.
Sin has a couple of punches blocked by Regueiro.
Sin lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Sin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro misses with a body punch.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sin breaks the clinch.
Sin blocks a jab.
Sin throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Sin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Regueiro lands a two punch combo.

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 Julio Regueiro.
Well Regueiro 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#832 Boagrius v Grabber     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regueiro needs to keep his hands up - Balayan had a free shot at his head there.
Balayan swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Balayan scores with a sloppy right hand. Regueiro should have avoided that one.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Balayan.
A lazy left from Balayan finds it's target.
Balayan with the inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balayan.
Balayan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Balayan clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Balayan misses with an uppercut
and Regueiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balayan wants to slow Regueiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Balayan motions for Regueiro to come forward. Balayan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Balayan backs off Regueiro throws a huge counter combo but Balayan manages to avoid it all.
Balayan throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Balayan scores with a sloppy right hand. Regueiro should have avoided that one. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
Balayan digs a right hand underneath Regueiro's ribcage. Regueiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Regueiro pulls Balayan into guard. #SUB2#
Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balayan wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving. #SU#
Balayan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Regueiro defending well as Balayan loads up on a big left hand.
Balayan thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Balayan lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Regueiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Balayan has managed to clinch.
Balayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Regueiro lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Regueiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balayan misses with a punch on the inside.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Balayan holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Regueiro is trying to push Balayan away but Balayan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Balayan holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Balayan misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Balayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Balayan scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan. #T3#
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balayan can pounce on him.
Balayan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Balayan closes the distance and clinches.
Balayan is working Regueiro over against the cage.
Balayan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balayan misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Balayan throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Regueiro slips a jab from Balayan.
Balayan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balayan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Regueiro. That did some damage!
Regueiro misses with a leg kick
and Balayan counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Balayan digs a good body shot into Regueiro's ribs.
Balayan connects with a leg kick.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balayan connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balayan cracks Regueiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Regueiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balayan throws a right hand that misses
and Regueiro counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Balayan as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Regueiro takes one on the button.
Balayan swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balayan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Balayan tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
Balayan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Balayan saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Balayan misses
letting Regueiro counter with a right hand.
Balayan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Regueiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balayan.
Balayan throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Balayan.
Garegin Balayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Regueiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balayan lands a nice looking body shot.
Balayan works the jab nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balayan.
Balayan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Regueiro throws out a counter right but Balayan avoids it with no problem.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Balayan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balayan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Balayan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Balayan misses. #T2#
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Regueiro feints a counter leg kick.
Balayan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balayan scores with a nice head shot.
Regueiro throws a right hand that Balayan ducks under and follows up with a left that Balayan also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Balayan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balayan connects with a nice looking jab.
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Regueiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Regueiro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Regueiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balayan misses with a right hand
and Regueiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balayan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balayan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Regueiro can do to turn this around?
Balayan misses with a straight left.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Balayan.
Regueiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balayan misses with a hook.
Regueiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Balayan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Balayan misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro tries to counter with a clinch but Balayan shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Balayan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balayan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
Balayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Regueiro if he has to take too many more of those.
Balayan throws an off balance right hand
and Regueiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Balayan lands a nice hook to Regueiro's body. Regueiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balayan is looking to clinch.
Balayan tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Balayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Regueiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Balayan.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Balayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balayan. #T1#
A jab lands there for Balayan.
Balayan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Regueiro's head.
Balayan misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Regueiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Balayan cracks Regueiro with a nice body shot.
Balayan lands an uppercut.
Balayan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balayan blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balayan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Balayan ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balayan. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balayan cracks Regueiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Balayan.
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Balayan throws a poor cross that misses
and Regueiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balayan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Regueiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balayan misses with a combination
and Regueiro counters with a straight right hand.
Balayan thows a leg kick but Regueiro checks it
and Regueiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Regueiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balayan.#T3#
Balayan scores with a nice body kick.
Balayan throws a lazy body kick
and Regueiro counters with a leg kick.
Regueiro throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
A jab from Balayan misses.
Regueiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balayan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Regueiro! But no joy.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regueiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Balayan throws a lazy uppercut
and Regueiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Balayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Garegin Balayan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balayan scores with a jab to the head.
Regueiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Regueiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Balayan throws a leg kick
letting Regueiro counter with a right hand.
Julio Regueiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balayan throws the kick towards the body but Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan.
Balayan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Regueiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Balayan is rocked!
Balayan misses with the body kick
and Regueiro counters with a big right hand! Oh Balayan is in trouble here! Regueiro follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro 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: GAMMA#825 Saric v Horse     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro misses with a hook
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Shin should have avoided that one.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Shin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Shin avoids it well.
Shin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Shin throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Shin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shin walks into a left hand.
Shin slips a jab from Regueiro.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shin moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Shin avoids nicely.
Regueiro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Nice cross by Shin.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Shin tries to land a leg kick but Regueiro saw it coming and moves away.
Shin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Regueiro counters with a left to the body.
Regueiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Shin throws a quick counter head kick but Regueiro was just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Regueiro cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro sizes up Shin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Regueiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shin. That did some damage!
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Shin with an uppercut!
Regueiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Shin didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Regueiro connects with a jab.
Shin tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Regueiro lands with a shot to the body.
Regueiro misses with a leg kick
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shin circles away quickly and effectively.
Regueiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Regueiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Regueiro moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick.
Regueiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Shin connects with a right hand. Regueiro shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro 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#
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro. #CUT#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
It appears Shin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shin circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
Regueiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Regueiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Shin moves out of range easily.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nice body kick from Shin.
Shin slips a jab from Regueiro.
Shin takes one on the button.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin is looking to chop away at Regueiro's legs.
A combination from Shin does no damage.
Shin misses with a hook
and Regueiro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Shin misses.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab. #T2#
Regueiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Regueiro.
Donk. Regueiro catches Shin right on the button with a cross.
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!
Regueiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Shin off the cage and back into range.
Regueiro walks into a jab.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Shin's head back.
Regueiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Regueiro walks into a straight right hand from Shin.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
Shin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Regueiro tries to bum rush Shin with a series of wild strikes but Shin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Regueiro throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Regueiro avoided it.
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Shin tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Regueiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Regueiro cracks Shin with a good jab.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shin will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Shin throws a push kick but Regueiro slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro cracks Shin with a right hand to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin lands a nice shot that snaps Regueiro's head back.
Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Shin should have avoided that one.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shin drops his hands momentarily and Regueiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shin tries to land a leg kick but Regueiro saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Shin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Shin thuds his shin into the meat of Regueiro's side.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Shin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Regueiro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Regueiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shin moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Shin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shin moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin slips under a jab from Regueiro.#T2#
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro throws out a powerful jab.
Shin slips under a jab.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Regueiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro motions for Shin to come forward. Regueiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Shin defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Regueiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shin.
Regueiro throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Shin.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Shin blocks the low kick.#T3#
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Regueiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but Shin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shin avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
Shin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Regueiro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Regueiro.
Shin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.
Regueiro takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target. #T4#
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Shin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shin moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Shin thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Shin throws a poor cross that misses
and Regueiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shin's head.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Regueiro.
Well Regueiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro 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: GAMMA#822 Fungus v MacArthur     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Baba 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.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baba tried to score with a low kick but Regueiro checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Baba misses the target.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Baba moves out of range.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baba throws a body shot but no joy.
Baba takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Baba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro lunges at Baba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baba's hand. #CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Regueiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Regueiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Baba.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Regueiro jumps into guard, dragging Baba to the mat. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Baba defends easily. #T1##SUB2#
Regueiro has an active guard here but Baba has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Regueiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baba is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.
Baba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Regueiro trying to control but Baba postures up. #T3#
Regueiro is trying to control but Baba manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regueiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Regueiro tries to reverse the position but Baba maintains control.
Regueiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baba prevents Regueiro from getting the reversal.
Baba wants to control the pace but Regueiro is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Regueiro is working to get back to half guard.
Regueiro regains half guard.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep. Baba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baba not doing much here. #SUB2#
Baba moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Regueiro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regueiro gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afeef Isa Baba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Baba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baba misses with a head kick.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick
and Baba counters with a nice body kick.
Baba avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Baba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Baba finds it's way through Regueiro's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Baba throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Regueiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baba just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Regueiro pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a triangle here but Baba uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1##SU#
Baba decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Baba moves out of range easily.
Baba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baba scores with a punch to the head.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Regueiro throws a lazy head kick
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Baba tries to land a body kick
and Regueiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Baba thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro misses with a body punch.
Baba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Regueiro lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Regueiro pulls Baba into guard.
Baba wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Regueiro working for a triangle but Baba defends it easily. #SUB2#
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Afeef Isa Baba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Baba defends easily. #SUB2#
Regueiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Baba uses it to pass to side control.
Regueiro is trying to escape the position but Baba is controlling the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baba wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
Baba working the body and head with strikes.
Baba looking to control but instead Regueiro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Regueiro is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baba pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Afeef Isa Baba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Regueiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Regueiro lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Regueiro clinches up with Baba and pushes him back against the cage.
Regueiro tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Regueiro pushes Baba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Baba holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Baba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Baba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Afeef Isa Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baba just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Baba has him pressed against the cage.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Baba won't allow it.
Baba misses with a body punch.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Baba. #T1#
Baba is working Regueiro over against the cage.
Baba lands a body shot.
Regueiro takes a shot to the head.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Regueiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baba is defending well.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Baba holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Afeef Isa Baba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Regueiro tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baba just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Baba.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba blocking some punches.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Regueiro fails to pull guard.
Regueiro working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba. #TD2#
Regueiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Baba sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Regueiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baba is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Regueiro.
Baba controlling the position.
Baba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Regueiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Regueiro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baba is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Regueiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Regueiro wants to hold on but Baba pushes him away.
Afeef Isa Baba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Regueiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baba content just to control the position here.
Julio Regueiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Baba has a good base and remains in mount.
Regueiro flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Baba looking to control but Regueiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afeef Isa Baba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baba 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afeef Isa Baba!

Afeef Isa Baba thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#817 Spike v Manowaru     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Mahoney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahoney throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Regueiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Regueiro throws a body kick that misses.
We've been informed that Mahoney 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Regueiro 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.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahoney.
Mahoney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahoney slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro scores with a jab. Mahoney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro lands a jab to the nose.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Mahoney moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Mahoney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahoney off the cage and back into range.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Mahoney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Regueiro lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Mahoney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Regueiro successfully pulls guard.
Regueiro looking to control. #SUB#
Mahoney has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Regueiro to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mahoney is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Regueiro pulls down on the head and he's put Mahoney to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Regueiro!
A relieved looking Julio Regueiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#813 Spike v Saric     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Miletich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Regueiro doesn't seem phased though.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miletich's head backwards.
Miletich swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Miletich thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miletich.
Miletich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Regueiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miletich swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Miletich loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro throws a lazy head kick
and Miletich counters with a thumping low kick.
Miletich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Regueiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miletich avoids it really well and circles away.
Miletich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Regueiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miletich doesn't seem phased though.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Miletich misses. #T1#
Miletich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Miletich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miletich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Miletich 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.
Regueiro lands a really nice looking cross but Miletich seems unphased.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Miletich counters with a good, hard body kick but Regueiro shrugs it off.
Regueiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Regueiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Miletich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miletich throws a good cross that connects.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Miletich.#CUT#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro connects with the punch.
Miletich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.#T2#
Regueiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miletich.
Miletich tried to counter with a leg kick but Regueiro avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Regueiro.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Miletich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro takes a swing at Miletich's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Miletich misses its intended target.
Miletich dips to his left and cracks Regueiro with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Miletich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Miletich moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miletich. Miletich obviously looking to wear him down.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miletich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Miletich.
An attempted straight right counter from Miletich misses the target.
Miletich misses with a body kick.
Miletich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Miletich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Regueiro throws a hook but Miletich avoids it easily.#T3#
Regueiro tests Miletich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.
Miletich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Miletich moves out of range.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Miletich misses its intended target.
Miletich throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Donk. Regueiro catches Miletich right on the button with a cross.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Miletich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Regueiro!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Miletich is trying to get an arm triangle but Regueiro is defending well.
Miletich tries to move into full mount but can't pass Regueiro's legs.
Miletich misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Regueiro tries to improve position but can't.
Regueiro struggling a bit here.
Miletich trying to control the position but Regueiro is working away.
Regueiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Regueiro is still trying to improve position.
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 Mitch Miletich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Miletich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Miletich.
Miletich missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miletich moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Miletich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miletich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Regueiro scores with a one two! Miletich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miletich.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Miletich moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Miletich dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Miletich throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miletich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Regueiro's knee momentarily.
Miletich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Regueiro's sensitive parts.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Miletich. #T1#
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Miletich ducks down to avoid it.
Miletich takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Miletich defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Miletich moves out of range.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Miletich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miletich throws a low kick, looking for Regueiro's leg but Regueiro calmly moves out of range.
Miletich misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miletich was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Miletich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Miletich's shoulder, as Miletich tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miletich misses with a low kick.
Regueiro cracks Miletich with a good jab.
Miletich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miletich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Regueiro throws a jab when Miletich was well out of range.
Miletich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Miletich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miletich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miletich.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro misses with a low kick as Miletich jumps back.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Miletich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Miletich gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Regueiro. That's going to slow Miletich down.
Regueiro misses with a hook
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miletich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Miletich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Regueiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miletich. Miletich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miletich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Regueiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miletich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Miletich moved away.
Regueiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miletich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Regueiro scrambles back to his feet.
Regueiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miletich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Miletich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Miletich.#CL2#
Miletich tries to keep at a distance but Regueiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Regueiro lands a shoulder strike.
Miletich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miletich lands a body punch.
Miletich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miletich misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro can't find room to land a body shot as Miletich controls the action. #BC2#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Miletich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miletich connects with a body shot.
Miletich connects with an inside leg kick.
Regueiro is looking to slow Miletich down with leg kicks. #CL#
Miletich instigates a clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Regueiro on the inside.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Miletich.
Regueiro lands a nice uppercut.
Miletich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miletich struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Miletich.
Miletich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miletich lands a left hand.
Miletich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Regueiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miletich's elbow.
Regueiro takes a shot to the head.
Miletich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miletich backwards.
Miletich has Regueiro pressed against the cage, preventing Regueiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miletich cracks Regueiro with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miletich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miletich lands an uppercut.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miletich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Miletich to work.
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 Mitch Miletich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Miletich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Regueiro has Miletich up against the cage in a clinch.
Regueiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Regueiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Miletich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Regueiro can turn it around.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miletich can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Regueiro misses
and Miletich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miletich misses with a hook. Regueiro ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro unleashes a big counter combination but Miletich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Miletich moves out of range easily.
Miletich misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Miletich.
Miletich walks into a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miletich misses with a left hand
and Regueiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miletich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Regueiro on the side of the head.#T1#
Miletich throws a series of punches but Regueiro moves out of range.
Miletich throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro with a hook.
Miletich looks to land a combination but Regueiro avoids it well.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the head.
Miletich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Miletich misses its intended target.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Miletich's head but Miletich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miletich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miletich connects with a single shot there.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miletich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Regueiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miletich 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 Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Donk. Miletich catches Regueiro right on the button with a cross.
Mitch Miletich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Regueiro tries to clinch but Miletich moves away
and Miletich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Regueiro thinking.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Miletich moves out of range easily.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Miletich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miletich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Miletich tries to land a leg kick but Regueiro saw it coming and moves away.
Miletich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miletich tried to score with a low kick but Regueiro checks it.
Regueiro walks into a left hand.
Miletich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miletich.
Miletich feinted with a counter takedown.
Miletich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miletich loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Miletich scores with a jab.
Miletich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Regueiro.#T3#
Miletich slips under a jab.
Miletich jabs Regueiro right on the nose. Regueiro blinks but takes it well.
Regueiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miletich misses the shot to the body.
Miletich throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a right hand that Miletich ducks under and follows up with a left that Miletich also avoids with ease.
Regueiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Regueiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Miletich moves into range and clinches up with Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with some punches.
Miletich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Miletich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miletich.
Regueiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miletich backwards.
Regueiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Miletich has double underhooks.
Regueiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miletich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miletich.
A nice left hand lands by Miletich.
Julio Regueiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Miletich blocks an uppercut.
Regueiro can't find room to land a body shot as Miletich controls the action.
Miletich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miletich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Miletich - that landed with a thud.
Regueiro can't find room to land a body shot as Miletich controls the action.

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 Mitch Miletich.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miletich, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mitch Miletich!

 

Event: GC 330 Starker vs Paulin     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tripp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro cracks Tripp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tripp checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Regueiro tried to score with a low kick but Tripp checks it.
A left lands for Regueiro.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches.
Regueiro lands with a light punch inside.
Tripp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow.
Regueiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Regueiro fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Regueiro.
Regueiro can't find room to land a body shot as Tripp controls the action. #BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Regueiro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tripp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tripp's coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tripp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Regueiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Regueiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Regueiro swings around for an armbar but Tripp sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Regueiro's guard.
Tripp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Regueiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tripp defends it easily.#SUB2#
Regueiro working for a triangle but Tripp defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tripp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Regueiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tripp's guard. #REVB#
Regueiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tripp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Regueiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Regueiro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Regueiro drops back looking for a leg! Tripp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tripp manages to kick Regueiro off! Regueiro jumps back into Tripp's guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tripp keeping full guard, as Regueiro tries to pass.
Tripp controls Regueiro momentarily but Regueiro frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regueiro stays in close to Tripp's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Regueiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tripp, pushing him back against the cage.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tripp walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Regueiro cracks a nice hook into Tripp's ribs.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tripp moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Tripp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Tripp misses.
Tripp ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Tripp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tripp misses with a wild body shot.
Tripp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Tripp is having none of it.
It looked like Tripp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripp fails to land with a series of punches.
Tripp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tripp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Tripp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Regueiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tripp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tripp defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Tripp just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Tripp.
A head kick misses from Tripp.
Tripp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Regueiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tripp just stands there and leans against the cage.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
Regueiro misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Regueiro pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Regueiro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tripp escapes and throws Regueiro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tripp wants to stand but Regueiro is controlling his arm.#T2#
Regueiro is trying to work for a sweep but Tripp has mounted him!
Tripp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Regueiro on the ground.
Tripp controlling the pace for now.
Tripp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Regueiro is looking to escape.
Tripp content just to control the position here. #T3#
Regueiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Regueiro wants to hold on but Tripp pushes him away.
Regueiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Regueiro wants to hold on but Tripp pushes him away.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tripp tries to control but Regueiro wriggling away.
Tripp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regueiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 CJ Tripp will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tripp misses with a hook. Regueiro ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Tripp didn't see that one coming.
Tripp stuffs the takedown attempt from Regueiro. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Regueiro has his takedown stuffed
and Tripp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Tripp saw that one coming.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Tripp.
Tripp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Regueiro moves into range and clinches up with Tripp.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tripp smiles and moves away.
CJ Tripp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Tripp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tripp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tripp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Regueiro throws a hook but Tripp avoids it easily.
Regueiro throws a right hand that Tripp ducks under and follows up with a left that Tripp also avoids with ease.
Regueiro swings for the body but Tripp moves out of range.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Regueiro.
Tripp lands with a hook. Regueiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Tripp.
Tripp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Regueiro! But no joy.
Tripp scores with a nice head shot.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.
Tripp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tripp throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Regueiro rushes Tripp and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Regueiro misses with a punch to the body.
Tripp has a couple of punches blocked by Regueiro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tripp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Regueiro jumps guard but Tripp stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Regueiro tries a body shot but Tripp blocks it.
Tripp lands a right hand.
Tripp lands with a right to the head.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Regueiro blocks an uppercut.
Regueiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tripp seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Regueiro can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Tripp won't allow it.
Regueiro jumps guard but Tripp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Regueiro pulls guard successfully.
Regueiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tripp controls the pace.
Tripp tries to free his leg and advance position but Regueiro is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tripp defends well.
Tripp sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tripp defends well.
Regueiro has control of Tripp's left arm, preventing Tripp from doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Regueiro has his foot on Tripp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tripp works his way back into a safe position though.
Regueiro managing to control the position.
Regueiro is trying to control the position but Tripp postures up.
Tripp wants to get up but he can't break Regueiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Regueiro.
Well Regueiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

A victorious Julio Regueiro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Eternity 2 - Raper vs Toro 2     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Regueiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Regueiro misses with some punches.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
Steele tries to work over Regueiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Regueiro avoids it.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele tries a knee to the head but Regueiro blocks it.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Regueiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Regueiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Regueiro. #CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Steele blocking some punches.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Steele with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.#BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Steele tries to keep at a distance but Regueiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
Steele connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
Steele throws a series of punches but Regueiro avoids them all with ease.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Regueiro!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Steele darts in and clinches Regueiro up against the cage.#T2#
Steele avoiding damage as Regueiro throws knees to the body.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
I was talking to Steele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steele pushes Regueiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Steele.
Regueiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Regueiro managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Steele.
Regueiro takes a knee right on the jaw!
A left hand lands to the body for Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Regueiro tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Regueiro.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Steele connects with a knee to the head.
Regueiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Steele.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Regueiro working aggressively here.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Steele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro lands with a nice combination. Steele backs away looking to recover.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Nice defenses there by Steele.#T4#
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele. #CL2#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Steele in a clinch.
Regueiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Regueiro looks winded!
Steele is working Regueiro over against the cage.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Regueiros head.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Regueiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro takes a shot to the head.
Steele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Regueiro scores with a hook.
Steele cracks Regueiro with a good jab.
Steele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steele defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
Steele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Regueiro in his tracks.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Regueiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steele in his tracks.
Steele swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Regueiro throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Regueiro gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Regueiro.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Steele gets through Regueiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Regueiro avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Regueiro blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Regueiro managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Regueiros head.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Regueiro.
Stanley Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Regueiro lands with a right to the head.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele lands a nice 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!
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Steele.
Regueiro tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the cage.
Regueiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steele or not. #T2#
Regueiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Regueiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Regueiro misses with a body punch.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Regueiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Regueiro is working Steele over against the cage.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro digs a right hand underneath Steele's ribcage. Steele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Regueiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Regueiro lands a left hand.
Steele connects with a knee to the head.
Regueiro cracks Steele with a nice body shot.#T3#
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Regueiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Steele tries to counter by clinching up but Regueiro breaks away and moves out of range.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro scores with a nice strike.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele throws a good cross that connects.
Regueiro takes one on the button.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Regueiro.#T4#
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
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!
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Steele pushes Regueiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steele is working Regueiro over against the cage.
Steele blocks a body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele. #CUT#
That has opened up Julio Regueiro's cut even more.
Regueiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Regueiro.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Regueiro avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Regueiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Regueiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Regueiro is breathing heavily.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro'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#
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Steele.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
A cross from Steele lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a low kick as Steele jumps back.
Regueiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Regueiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Regueiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head. #CL2#
Regueiro instigates a clinch.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Regueiro.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow. #BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Steele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steele slips under a jab.
Steele takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Regueiro tried to score with a low kick but Steele checks it.
Regueiro jabs at Steele's body.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele drops his hands momentarily and Regueiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target. #CL2#
Steele gets tackled into the cage by Regueiro. Regueiro maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Steele. #T2#
Regueiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Regueiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Regueiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele tries to work over Regueiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele prevents a body shot from Regueiro.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Regueiro is blocking nicely.
Steele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steele pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele is leaning against Regueiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Regueiro can't break the clinch.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele lands a shot to the body.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow.
Regueiro misses with the head strike.
Steele lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
Steele scores with a knee to the head.
Steele misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Regueiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Steele. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Regueiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Steele blocking some punches.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele. #BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and pushes Steele back into the cage.
Regueiro managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Regueiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steele 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Steele!

An out of breath Stanley Steele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 96     
Date:   Nov 01, 2019
#R1#
Regueiro scores with a hook.
Regueiro wants to land a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Dong blocks the leg kick.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong misses with a leg kick
letting Regueiro counter with a right hand.
Regueiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Regueiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong in his tracks.
That kick from Dong tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Regueiro does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong is looking to clinch.
Dong's corner calls for a 1-2. Dong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Dong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dong - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and Dong counters with a nice uppercut.
Dong moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro clobbers Dong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Regueiro cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Regueiro. That did some damage!
Dong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Regueiro connects with a high kick.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Regueiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.#T2#
Dong throws an off balance right hand
and Regueiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong blocks a jab.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Regueiro moved away.
Regueiro misses with a shot to the body
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong misses with a straight left.
Regueiro throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Dong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Regueiro with a hook.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Regueiro! But no joy.
Dong misses with a looping right.
Regueiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong can pounce on him.
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong can pounce on him.
Dong blocks a jab.
Dong throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Regueiro's sensitive parts.
Regueiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Regueiro throws a head kick but Dong moves out of range.
Regueiro throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Regueiro tests Dong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro.
Dong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dong scrambles back to his feet.
Dong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Regueiro eats them both and turns towards Dong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
That has opened up Julio Regueiro's cut even more.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong slips a jab from Regueiro.
Dong misses with a series of wild punches.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Regueiro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong slips a jab from Regueiro.
Dong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro scores with a jab.
Regueiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Regueiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Regueiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Dong thuds his shin into the meat of Regueiro's side.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Regueiro cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Regueiro - that will leave a mark!
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Dong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro'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#
Dong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dong throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Regueiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Dong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Dong avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro tests Dong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dong checks a leg kick.
Good work by Dong as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Dong moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Regueiro there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
Dong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dong there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Dong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Dong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong lands with an uppercut that bounces Regueiro off the ropes and back into range.
Dong throws an off balance right hand
and Regueiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Regueiro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.#CL#
Dong closes the distance and clinches.
Dong fails to pull guard.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Regueiro drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Regueiro working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Regueiro is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Dong pushes down on Regueiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong trying to pass the guard but Regueiro defending well.
Dong is trying to control. Regueiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Regueiro keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Dong seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Regueiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for subs from the bottom but Dong mounts him!#SUB#
Dong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Regueiro is on top in guard.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Regueiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Regueiro drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Regueiro seems to have locked his on tight now - Dong screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Regueiro, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Julio Regueiro!
A very excited looking Julio Regueiro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 90     
Date:   Oct 11, 2019
#R1#
Jones Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Regueiro forces Jones Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Jones Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Jones Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Regueiro's head back.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones Jr at a distance.
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!
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones Jr.
A slow jab from Jones Jr misses its intended target.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Jones Jr takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Jones Jr throws a jab when Regueiro was well out of range.
Regueiro throws a hook but Jones Jr avoids it easily.
Jones Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Regueiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Regueiro staying out of range there.
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches up with Jones Jr, looking for a takedown. Regueiro pushes Jones Jr against the ropes but Jones Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Regueiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Regueiro lands a jab.
Jones Jr throws a jab when Regueiro was well out of range.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones Jr 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.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Regueiro's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Regueiro tries to clinch up but Jones Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Jones Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Jones Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones Jr misses with a looping right.
Jones Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Jones Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Regueiro's hands.
Jones Jr circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Jones Jr misses with a looping right.
Jones Jr slips a straight right by Regueiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Jones Jr.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones Jr lands a jab.
Jones Jr missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones Jr throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones Jr thuds his right hand into Regueiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Regueiro's hands.
Regueiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Regueiro lands with a cross.
A right-left combo lands from Regueiro.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
Regueiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Jones Jr tries to clinch up.
Jones Jr misses with a straight right.
Jones Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Regueiro.
Regueiro cracks Jones Jr with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones Jr catches Regueiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Jones Jr connects with a single shot there.
Regueiro takes one on the button.
Jones Jr tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr throws a jab when Regueiro was well out of range.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones Jr.#T4#
Jones Jr throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Regueiro defends it nicely.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones Jr throws out the jab.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Jones Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Jones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro throws a jab when Jones Jr was well out of range.
Jones Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Regueiro.
A big left from Jones Jr misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro checks a leg kick.#CL#
Regueiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Regueiro pushes Jones Jr back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jones Jr takes a shot to the head.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jones Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones Jr throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Regueiro throws a jab when Jones Jr was well out of range.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Jr.#CL#
Regueiro gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones Jr.
Regueiro blocks an uppercut.
Jones Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro connects with a body shot that sends Jones Jr's belly button to the back.
Jones Jr is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Jones Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones Jr moves out of range as Regueiro throws a body kick.
Jones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Regueiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jones Jrs head.
Regueiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones Jr's elbow.
Regueiro misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jones Jr has Regueiro up against the ropes in a clinch.
Regueiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones Jr lands a body punch.
Regueiro is leaning against Jones Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones Jr jumps guard but Regueiro turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Regueiro fails to pull guard.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones Jr just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regueiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Jones Jr to keep the fight standing.
Jones Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Regueiro takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Jones Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones Jr tries to work over Regueiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Regueiro as Jones Jr tries to tie him up.
Jones Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro gets through Jones Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro gets through Jones Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Regueiro pulls Jones Jr into guard.
Jones Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones Jr looking to pass the guard.
Regueiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones Jr trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Regueiro trying to control the position. #SUB#
Jones Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Regueiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Regueiro's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones Jr distracts Regueiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Regueiro's head.
Regueiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones Jr won't allow Regueiro to sweep him here.
Jones Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Regueiro keeping moving, preventing Jones Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones Jr content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Regueiro has locked up a guillotine! Regueiro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jones Jr is holding on here and Regueiro must be using up a lot of energy. Jones Jr has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Regueiro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Regueiro!
A very excited looking Julio Regueiro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 80     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Regueiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Jab by Regueiro.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Serronen lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro with a hook.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Serronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
Serronen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Serronen lands the left hand.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but Serronen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serronen has time to react.
Regueiro throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Regueiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Serronen at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Serronen misses the jab.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
Serronen throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro throws out a counter right but Serronen avoids it with no problem.
Regueiro defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Serronen misses with a looping left.#T2#
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
It appears Serronen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Serronen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Regueiro works the jab nicely.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Jab, jab by Serronen - just one landing.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Serronen misses the target.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen scores with a hook to the body. Regueiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Regueiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.#T3#
Serronen is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
Serronen moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
Serronen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Regueiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serronen.
Serronen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Serronen tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Regueiro connects with a body shot that sends Serronen's belly button to the back.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Serronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it 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!
Regueiro moves out of range as Serronen throws a body kick.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Serronen takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Serronen jabs Regueiro right on the nose. Regueiro blinks but takes it well.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Serronen. Serronen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Regueiro 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.
Serronen drops his hands momentarily and Regueiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
Regueiro cracks Serronen with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Serronen scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Serronen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro'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#
A big left from Regueiro misses.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Serronen tried to counter with a leg kick but Regueiro avoided it.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro scores with a head kick. Serronen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serronen lands with an overhand left.
Serronen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
A shot to the body from Regueiro misses
and Serronen counters with a nice leg kick.
Serronen lands a head shot.
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!
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Serronen misses.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Serronen should have avoided that one.
Regueiro scores with a three punch combo!
Serronen throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
It appears Serronen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Serronen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Serronen, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Serronen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Serronen scrambles back to his feet.
Serronen dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Serronen walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a head shot.
Serronen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
Serronen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Regueiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Regueiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Serronen digs a good hook to Regueiro's body.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Serronen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Serronen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Serronen misses with a looping left.#T3#
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Regueiro swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Serronen throws a front kick that sends Regueiro stumbling back into the ropes.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Serronen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Serronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Serronen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Regueiro scrambles back to his feet.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.#T4#
Serronen blocks a head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Serronen is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
Regueiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Serronen backs up against the ropes.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Regueiro checks it.
Regueiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Serronen momentarily.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Regueiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Serronen scores with a head kick. Regueiro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Regueiro is rocked!
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen counters with a left to the body.
Regueiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Serronen finish him?
Serronen connects with a body shot that sends Regueiro's belly button to the back.
Serronen cracks Regueiro with a left hook right on the temple and Regueiro goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Serronen lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Regueiro is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aku Serronen!
Aku Serronen is the new welterweight champion!
Aku Serronen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 74     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1##CL#
Regueiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Regueiro blocks a body shot from Weight.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Regueiro fails to pull guard. #TD#
Regueiro gets control of Weight's arms and successfully pulls guard. Regueiro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Regueiro 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.
Weight would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Regueiro is trying to keep Weight in close.
Weight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Regueiro has a closed guard, preventing Weight from standing up. #SUB#
Regueiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Regueiro working for a triangle but Weight defends it easily.
Weight tries to stand but Regueiro is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Regueiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weight is one step ahead there.
Weight is looking to stand up but Regueiro won't let him. #SUB#
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Regueiro's guard.
Weight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Regueiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weight walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Weight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Weight takes the fight into the clinch.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Weight to keep the fight standing.
Regueiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Weight backwards. #T3#
Regueiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Weight won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weight misses with some punches.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro prevents a body shot from Weight.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Regueiro fails to pull guard.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Regueiro working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Regueiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Regueiro or not.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro jumps guard but Weight turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Weight misses with some punches.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Regueiro takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Regueiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Weight. #TD#
Regueiro jumps into guard, dragging Weight to the mat. #T4##SUB#
Regueiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Regueiro is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Weight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Regueiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weight has managed to get both his arms back between Regueiro's legs - danger averted.
Regueiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weight is looking to stand up but Regueiro won't let him.
Weight is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Weight scores with a jab. Regueiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Weight misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro lands a two punch combo.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Regueiro off the ropes and back into range.
Weight swats away the attempt to clinch by Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Regueiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
Regueiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Regueiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Weight'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!
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.#CL#
Regueiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weight, pushing him back against the ropes.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weight walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro is looking to clinch but Weight is avoiding it.
Regueiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Weight misses with a hook. Regueiro ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Weight.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
Weight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weight unleashes a big counter combination but Regueiro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Weight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weight ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Regueiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weight looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Weight tries to clinch up.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Weight manages to avoid it.
Regueiro tries to clinch up.
Regueiro thuds his right hand into Weight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Weight walks into a jab.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Weight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Weight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Weight misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weight has time to react.
Weight stuffs the takedown.
Regueiro scores with a one two! Weight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
A telegraphed right hand from Weight misses the target.
Regueiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Weight's head back.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Weight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Weight sprawls well. He's pushed Regueiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Regueiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weight looks to land a combination but Regueiro avoids it well.
Weight throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weight.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Regueiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weight.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Weight clinches up against the ropes.#TD#
Regueiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Weight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Regueiro trying to control the position. #SUB#
Regueiro has his foot on Weight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weight works his way back into a safe position though.
Weight wants to stand but Regueiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Regueiro has his foot on Weight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weight works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Weight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Regueiro is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Regueiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Regueiro has his foot on Weight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weight works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Weight tries to clinch up but Regueiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Weight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Regueiro's hands.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weight.
Weight misses with an uppercut
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Weight misses.
Regueiro is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Regueiro throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Weight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weight slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
Weight moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donk. Regueiro catches Weight right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Weight didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Weight's head back. #CL2#
Weight darts in and clinches Regueiro up against the ropes.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Weight holds him up against the ropes and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Weight misses with some punches. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Regueiro.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro lands with a left to the head.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Regueiro blocking some punches.
Weight has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Regueiro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Weight can turn it around.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Regueiros head.
Weight lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Weight. #TD#
Regueiro jumps guard.
Julio Regueiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight wanted to stand there but Regueiro had control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Regueiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weight is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Regueiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weight would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB#
Weight has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Regueiro to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Weight is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Regueiro pulls down on the head and he's put Weight to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro retains his welterweight title!
Julio Regueiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 59     
Date:   Jun 28, 2019
#R1#
Askren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Regueiro. Those never looked like landing.
Askren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Askren with an uppercut!
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Good work by Askren as he checks the leg kick.
Askren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Regueiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Regueiro is quick to defend against it.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Askren moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Askren tries a low kick but Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren. #T1#
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Askren tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
Regueiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Regueiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Askrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Regueiro defending well as Askren loads up on a big left hand.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Askren.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
Regueiro jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Regueiro. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Regueiro.#T2#
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Askren should have avoided that one.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Regueiro didn't expect that.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Regueiro managing to control the position.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Regueiro blocks nicely.
Askren 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.#T3#
Askren is fighting to break Regueiro's control of his arms but Regueiro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Regueiro trying to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Regueiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Askren has picked Regueiro up and slammed him! Regueiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Askren manages to pass to side control!
Askren grinds an elbow into Regueiro's temple. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Regueiro stops Askren from passing to mount.
Askren working away.
Regueiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Askren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Askren taking a breather here.
Regueiro taking a bit of punishment here - Askren scoring with strikes.
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.
Check out the look on Askren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Regueiro tries to bench press Askren off him but Askren keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Askren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Regueiro gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the ropes.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren works Regueiro's body with a nice hook.
Askren missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Regueiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
Askren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Askren scores with the left hand. Regueiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro throws the kick towards the body but Askren avoids it.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range. #T1#
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Askren - just one landing.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Regueiro as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askren avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Regueiro avoids it well and moves away.
Regueiro jabs at Askren's body.
Askren thuds his right hand into Regueiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Regueiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro throws a hook but Askren blocks it.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Regueiro is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Askren.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Askren moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Regueiro throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Regueiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Askren defends it nicely.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Askren moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Regueiro.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro takes one to the chin there.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Askren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Askren.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Askren slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Askren.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Askren cracks Regueiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro thumps Askren with a low kick.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro lands with a cross.
Askren tries to land a leg kick but Regueiro saw it coming and moves away.
Askren throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.#CL#
Regueiro tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Regueiro does no damage.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
Regueiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Regueiro throws out a counter right but Askren avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Askren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Regueiro is doing well to control the position and prevent Askren from advancing to side control.
Askren working Regueiro over with strikes.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Regueiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Regueiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Regueiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro 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!
#R3#
Regueiro scores with a jab. Askren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regueiro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Askren eats them both and turns towards Regueiro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Askren slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Askren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
Regueiro throws a solid leg kick but Askren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Regueiro.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren is looking to wear down Regueiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Askren misses with a body shot.
Askren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Askren shoots in but no luck this time.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.#T1#
Askren staying out of range there.#CL#
Askren clinches up with Regueiro and pushes him back against the ropes.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Regueiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Askren has double underhooks.
Askren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Regueiro tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position.
Regueiro tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren is looking to control Regueiro's arms but Regueiro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Askren has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Askren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Regueiro is looking to chop away at Askren's legs.
Askren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Regueiro has time to react.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Regueiro avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Regueiro misses #TD#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren working Regueiro over with strikes.
Matt Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Regueiro wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Askren is nestled in close to Regueiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Regueiro controlling the position well.
Regueiro trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
Askren is controlling the pace. #T3#
Regueiro is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Askren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've been hearing that Askren has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Regueiro trying to control from the bottom.
Regueiro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Askren is staying active.
Regueiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Askren stops Regueiro from getting back to his feet.
Regueiro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Askren content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regueiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Regueiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Matt Askren did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Regueiro throws the kick towards the body but Askren avoids it.
A low kick from Regueiro is predictable there #TD#
and Askren counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Askren.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Askren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Regueiro trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
Regueiro trying to control the position. #T1#
Askren is fighting to break Regueiro's control of his arms but Regueiro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Regueiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Regueiro is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
Askren wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Regueiro's head.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Regueiro working a defensive guard but Askren manages to pass into side control anyway.
Regueiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Askren prevents Regueiro from escaping the position.
Askren working away.
Regueiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Regueiro wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.#T3#
Regueiro tries to buck Askren off but he can't manage it.
Askren scoring with strikes but Regueiro is staying in there.
Askren controlling from the full mount.
Askren looking to control but Regueiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Regueiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Askren breaks from Regueiro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Regueiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Regueiro is trying to stand up.
Askren with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Askren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Regueiro is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Askren content just to control the position here.
Regueiro tries to hold on but Askren postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Regueiro hang on?
Askren unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Askren had his way with Julio Regueiro in that 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!
#R5#
Askren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Askren swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Askren dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Askren connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Askren lands a jab to the nose.
Askren dips to his left and cracks Regueiro with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Askren.
Askren throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Regueiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren takes one on the button.
Askren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Askren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Regueiro has time to react.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Askren appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Regueiro didn't expect that.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Regueiro looking to control but Askren passes into half guard.
Askren winds up and cracks Regueiro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro trying to control but Askren postures up. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Regueiro is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Regueiro wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Askren there.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Regueiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Regueiro is controlling Askren's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Regueiro wants to sweep but Askren has passed to side control!
Askren wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
Regueiro tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Askren lands a decent elbow from side control.
Regueiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Askren off and has taken his back!
Askren is keeping busy. #T4#
Askren is trying to break free.
Askren tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Askren wants to control but Regueiro is having none of it.
Regueiro wants to control the pace but Askren is squirming around nicely.
Askren is looking to improve his position but Regueiro isn't that keen on the idea.

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 Matt Askren.
I think Askren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro wins by split decision!

Julio Regueiro is the new welterweight champion!
Julio Regueiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 53     
Date:   Jun 07, 2019
#R1#
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Askren misses with a looping right.
Regueiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Askren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Askren slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Askren has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Regueiro throws a combination. Askren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Askren defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Regueiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.#T1#
Regueiro throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Askren checks a leg kick.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Askren throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Regueiro thows a leg kick but Askren checks it #TD#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Regueiro didn't expect that.
Regueiro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Askren manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Askren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Regueiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB#
Askren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Regueiro defends it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Askren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Regueiro defends it well.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Regueiro trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren stops Regueiro from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Regueiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Regueiro taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.
Askren throwing shots but Regueiro is blocking nicely.
Regueiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Regueiro 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.
Regueiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Askren wants to free his trapped foot but Regueiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Askren slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Regueiro lands a leg kick that knocks Askren off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Regueiro didn't expect that.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro 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#
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Regueiro avoids it well and moves away.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro misses with a right hand #TD#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Askren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Regueiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Regueiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren 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.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Askren is trying to control. Regueiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Regueiro trying to control but Askren postures up.
Regueiro tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Regueiro tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.#T1#
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Regueiro trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Regueiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Regueiro wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Regueiro is not content to let Askren control the position.
Matt Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren is looking to advance position but Regueiro won't allow it.
Askren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Regueiro is squirming around, avoiding Askren's attempts to control the action.
Regueiro can't escape the position. #T3#
Regueiro is in a horrible position here. Askren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Askren tries to control but Regueiro wriggling away.
BOOM! Askren connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Askren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Askren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Regueiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Askren slows the pace down in half guard.
Askren prevents Regueiro from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Askren dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Regueiro works over Askren's head and body with a nice combination.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Regueiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Askren should have avoided that one.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Nice jab there from Askren.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askren tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it. #CL#
Askren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Regueiro, pushing him back against the ropes.
Regueiro is trying to push Askren away but Askren has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Askren digs a right hand into Regueiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Regueiro's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Regueiro is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Askren tries to stall but Regueiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Regueiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Regueiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Askren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Regueiro's efforts to push away.
Regueiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Askren won't allow it.
Askren is trying to drag Regueiro to the mat but Regueiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Askren has Regueiro pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Regueiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Askren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Regueiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Regueiro lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Regueiro avoids it well and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a good body shot.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Regueiro scores with a jab. Askren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown. Regueiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Regueiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Regueiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Askren looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Regueiro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Askren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Askren working a defensive guard here.
Regueiro trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Regueiro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Regueiro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Regueiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Askren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Regueiro trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
Regueiro is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askren is nestled in close to Regueiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Askren clobbers Regueiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Regueiro throws a leg kick #TD#
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control.
Regueiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Regueiro is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Regueiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Regueiro controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
Regueiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Askren.
Askren takes one to the side of the head.
Regueiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Askren slips a jab from Regueiro.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
A shot to the liver by Askren. Beautiful body shot.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Askren throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Askren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Regueiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Regueiro scores with a jab. Askren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but Askren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Askren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.#T4#
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Regueiro throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
so Askren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Nice straight punches there by Askren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Askren.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.
Askren moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Askren swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Askren with a hook.
Regueiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Regueiro!
Askren wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face as Askren controls the position. #T1#
Askren landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Regueiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Regueiro tries to improve position but can't.
Askren is working Regueiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Regueiro is pushing Askren's head away, looking to escape. Askren manages to hold on to the position though.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Regueiro struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Regueiro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Askren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Regueiro to see if he's OK.
Regueiro is pushing Askren's head away, looking to escape. Askren manages to hold on to the position though.
Askren working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Askren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Regueiro struggling a bit here.
Regueiro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Askren is staying active.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Askren trying to control the position but Regueiro is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Regueiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Askren doesn't seem phased though.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Regueiro won't be happy with that. #T4#
Askren trying to control the position but Regueiro is working away.
Askren cracks Regueiro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Regueiro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Askren looks up at the clock and then as Regueiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Askren smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regueiro sneaks back into half guard.
Regueiro taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Matt Askren!

The fight ends as a draw!

Matt Askren retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: Skrap Fights 47     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Donk. Regueiro catches Jones Jr right on the button with a cross.
Regueiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones Jr checks it well.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Jones Jr blocks a leg kick.
Jones Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro connects with a single shot there.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Jones Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones Jr throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Jones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Jones Jr slips a jab from Regueiro.
Jones Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro jabs Jones Jr right on the nose. Jones Jr blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Jones Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Jones Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Jones Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Regueiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Regueiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
Jones Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Regueiro.
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Jones Jr.
Regueiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro works the jab nicely.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Regueiro. Regueiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Regueiro catches Jones Jr right on the button with a cross.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Jones Jr moves out of range easily.
Jones Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Jones Jr. #T2#
Regueiro slips a straight right by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
A swing and a miss from Jones Jr.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Jones Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones Jr under the eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro scores with a jab. Jones Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones Jr manages to avoid it.
Jones Jr 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.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Jones Jr's shoulder, as Jones Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Jones Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a jab to the head.
Jones Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Jones Jr clobbers Regueiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro thumps Jones Jr with a low kick.
Jones Jr slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro scores with a hook.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Jones Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Regueiro. Regueiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr looks to throw the jab but Regueiro is out of range.
Regueiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Jones Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Regueiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Regueiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones Jr off the ropes and back into range.
Jones Jr takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Jones Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Regueiro tries to roll over but Jones Jr keeps him under control.
Regueiro has hold of Jones Jr's hands but Jones Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.
Jones Jr throwing shots but Regueiro is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro'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#
Regueiro misses the jab.
Jones Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Regueiro finds it's way through Jones Jr's defenses.
Jones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Jones Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones Jr can do to turn this around?
Regueiro scores with a jab.
Regueiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones Jr moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body.
Jones Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Jones Jr slips under a jab.
Jones Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones Jr checks a leg kick.
And Jones Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Regueiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro catches Jones Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Regueiro stuns Jones Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Jr.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Jones Jr.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Jones Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones Jr looks to throw the jab but Regueiro is out of range.
Regueiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Regueiro takes one to the chin there.
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Jones Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Regueiro on his heels. He'll look to pass Regueiro's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving.
Regueiro is trying to keep Jones Jr in close. #T2##SUB2#
Jones Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Regueiro dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Regueiro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Jones Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones Jr wants to improve his position but Regueiro is controlling well.
Jones Jr is in trouble now - Regueiro has advanced to mount! #T3#
Regueiro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jones Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Regueiro wants to stand but Jones Jr is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Jones Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones Jr is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Regueiro has taken his back.
Jones Jr is trying to break free.
Jones Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Regueiro keeps control of the position easily here as Jones Jr tries to buck him off. #T4#
Jones Jr trying to control the hands but Regueiro won't let him.
Jones Jr tries to escape the position.
Regueiro doesn't have the hooks in and Jones Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Jones Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Jones Jr looking to pass the guard.
Jones Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Regueiro lunges at Jones Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones Jr's hand.
Nice straight punches there by Regueiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Regueiro.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jones Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Regueiro scores with a takedown into Jones Jr's guard.
Regueiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jones Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Regueiro is aware though and is defending well.
Regueiro preventing the sweep.
Regueiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jones Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Regueiro escapes and throws Jones Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro wants to stand but Jones Jr has his arm trapped. #T1#
Jones Jr tries to buck Regueiro off but Regueiro is having none of it.
Regueiro trying to control the position but Jones Jr is working away.
Jones Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones Jr is trying to control but Regueiro passes into side control!
Jones Jr tries to bench press Regueiro off him but Regueiro keeps the position.
Regueiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones Jr tries to buck Regueiro off but Regueiro is having none of it.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Jones Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Regueiro trying to control the action but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Jones Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones Jr tries to bench press Regueiro off him but Regueiro keeps the position.
Jones Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Regueiro prevents Jones Jr from getting the reversal.#T3#
Regueiro wants to stand but Jones Jr is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Jones Jr wants to hold on but Regueiro pushes him away.
Jones Jr is controlling an arm, preventing Regueiro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jones Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Jones Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones Jr tries to get to full guard but Regueiro has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Jones Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Regueiro has passed into half guard!
Regueiro seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jim Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB2#
Jones Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Regueiro pulls his head out easily.
Regueiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones Jr keeps working. #SUB2#
Jones Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Regueiro pulls his head out easily.
Regueiro passes the guard and advances to mount!
Regueiro blocks Jones Jr's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones Jr can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Regueiro 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro wins by unanimous decision!

Our winner, Julio Regueiro, 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: Skrap Fights 36     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
We've been told by Regueiro's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnett blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Barnett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Regueiro did well to prevent Barnett getting side control.#SUB#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett 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.
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.
Regueiro wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett throwing shots but Regueiro is blocking nicely.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Regueiro is working away.
Regueiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Regueiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
Regueiro is not content to let Barnett control the position.#T1#
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnett wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Regueiro defending well though.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Regueiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Regueiro's head.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnett prevents Regueiro from improving his position.
Barnett with the ground and pound but Regueiro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2##SUB#
Regueiro working for a triangle but Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett with a nice head shot there.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett postures up in Regueiro's guard and throws a big left but Regueiro blocks it.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving. #T3#
Barnett lands a couple of digs.
Barnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving.
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Regueiro's brow.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnett lands a couple of digs.
Regueiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnett distracts Regueiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Regueiro controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Regueiro is keeping the position for now.
Regueiro keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett postures up in Regueiro's guard and throws a big left but Regueiro blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett stands up over Regueiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Regueiro controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself. #SUB#
Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barnett throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnett wants to clinch.
Barnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnett walks into a jab.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Barnett moves into range and clinches up with Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Regueiro holds him up against the ropes and eventually Barnett drops back down to his feet.
Regueiro tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Regueiro back against the ropes.
Barnett blocking some punches.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett jumps guard but Regueiro turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Regueiro has him pressed against the ropes.
Julio Regueiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnett.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Regueiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
A short right from Regueiro. #T1#
Regueiro misses with the head strike.
Barnett jumps guard but Regueiro stands there with Barnett around his waist. Barnett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Regueiro walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Regueiro as he jumps to the side.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Barnett avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Regueiro misses.
And Barnett tries to counter it with a takedown but Regueiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnett's head backwards.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Regueiro there.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnett.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnett.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnett is looking to clinch but Regueiro is avoiding it. #CL2#
Barnett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Regueiro, pushing him back against the ropes.
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!
Barnett jumps guard but Regueiro turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regueiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnett is trying to drag Regueiro to the mat but Regueiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Regueiro pushes Barnett back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Barnett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Regueiro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barnett can turn it around.
Barnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Regueiro as the two fighters clinch.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Regueiro just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Barnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Julio Regueiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnett has Regueiro pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Regueiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Regueiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Regueiro lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Barnett jumps guard but Regueiro stands there with Barnett around his waist. Barnett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
Barnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Regueiro smiles and moves away.
Regueiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro lands with a good body shot.
Regueiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Regueiro circles away.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnett blocks a jab.
Barnett tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Barnett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Regueiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnett darts in trying to clinch
and Regueiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Regueiro misses with a hook. Barnett ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Barnett slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnett.
Regueiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnett's head.
Barnett slips under a jab.
Barnett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Regueiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnett tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range. #CL2#
Barnett drives through and clinches with Regueiro against the ropes.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnett blocking some punches.
Regueiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Regueiro smiles and moves away.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Barnett clinches up with Regueiro and pushes him back against the ropes.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Barnett.
Regueiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Regueiro just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Regueiro holds him up against the ropes and eventually Barnett drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Regueiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Regueiro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnett moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Barnett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Regueiro can pounce on him.
Regueiro lands with a hook. Barnett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Regueiro circles away.
Regueiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro leaves Barnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnett shoots in for a double leg but Regueiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Regueiro keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnett with a nice cross.
Barnett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Regueiro is fending him off so far but Barnett persists. Nope, Regueiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Julio Regueiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Regueiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnett moves away.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro cracks Barnett with an open hand slap.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnett moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Regueiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Regueiro lands with a good body shot.
Regueiro cracks the inside of Barnett's front leg. #CL2#
Regueiro gets tackled into the ropes by Barnett. Barnett maintains the clinch.
Barnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Regueiro is pressed up against the ropes. Barnett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Regueiro down to the mat. Regueiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barnett ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro punishes Barnett's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Barnett looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnett.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Barnett is out of range.
Barnett throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro cracks Barnett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Barnett's shoulder, as Barnett tries to avoid the shot.
Barnett scores with a sloppy right hand. Regueiro should have avoided that one.
Barnett tries to clinch up
enabling Regueiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnett ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown. Regueiro tries to sprawl out of it but Barnett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Regueiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Barnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Regueiro circles away.
Regueiro scores with a body shot. #T3##CL2#
Barnett closes the distance and clinches.
Regueiro lands a right hand.
Barnett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Regueiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnett misses the jab.
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Barnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Barnett moves into the clinch.
Regueiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Regueiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Regueiro misses with the head strike.
Regueiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Regueiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Regueiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Regueiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Regueiro tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett jumps guard but Regueiro stands there with Barnett around his waist. Barnett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Barnett. #TD2#
Barnett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Regueiro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnett is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Buddy Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard. #REVB#
Regueiro is trying to keep Barnett in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Regueiro 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro wins by unanimous decision!

Our winner, Julio Regueiro, 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: Skrap Fights 30     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kallio.
Kallio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Regueiro's head.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kallio counters with a straight right hand.
Kallio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Regueiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Regueiro backs off Kallio throws a huge counter combo but Regueiro manages to avoid it all.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
Kallio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Kallio raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Kallio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Regueiro pushes Kallio away with a front kick.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away.
Kallio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro throws a shot to the body.
Regueiro checks a low kick from Kallio.
Regueiro shoots in for a takedown but Kallio shows good takedown defense.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Kallio avoids nicely.
Regueiro scores with the left hand. Kallio knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but Kallio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Kallio throws out a counter right but Regueiro avoids it with no problem.
Kallio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Kallio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Regueiro scores with a body shot.
Regueiro lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio misses with a hook
and Regueiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Regueiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Kallio counters with a nice uppercut.
Kallio throws a lazy uppercut
and Regueiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
It seemed like Kallio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
As Regueiro backs off Kallio throws a huge counter combo but Regueiro manages to avoid it all.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Regueiro misses with a hook
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro scores with a one two! Kallio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kallio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Kallio takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Regueiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
Kallio connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kallio looks to land a combination but Regueiro avoids it well.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kallio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro throws a shot to the body.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro 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.
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!
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kallio slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Kallio is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Kallio missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kallio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
Regueiro throws a hook but Kallio blocks it.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro lands with a good body shot.
Regueiro misses the body punch
and Kallio counters with a nice leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a jab. Kallio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kallio needs to keep his hands up - Regueiro had a free shot at his head there.
Kallio misses the jab.
Regueiro blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Regueiro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro misses with a shot to the body
and Kallio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A cross from Kallio lands.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kallio throws out the jab.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Kallio swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
That's time! Regueiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kallio.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kallio takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Regueiro throws a front kick aimed at Kallio's knee but Kallio avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Kallio tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Regueiro tries to move into range but Kallio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kallio staying out of range there.#T1#
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kallio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
Kallio throws a low kick but Regueiro moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Kallio blocks the leg kick.
Kallio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Regueiro.
Kallio throws a front kick aimed at Regueiro's knee but Regueiro avoids it well.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Kallio avoids them all with ease.
Kallio misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
Good standup being displayed there by Kallio as he connects with a hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio lands a head shot.
No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kallio 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.
Regueiro throws a combination. Kallio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kallio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Kallio wants to land a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Kallio moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro throws a leg kick
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Kallio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Regueiro.
Kallio connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kallio misses the target.
Kallio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Regueiro. Regueiro obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Kallio unleashes a big counter combination but Regueiro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kallio takes one to the chin there.
Kallio jabs at Regueiro's body.
Regueiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kallio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro lands with a nice body punch.
Regueiro misses the body punch
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
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!
Regueiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kallio's corner calls for a 1-2. Kallio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Regueiro slips a straight right by Kallio.
Kallio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kallio lands with a good body shot.
Kallio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio with a nice cross.
Kallio walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Kallio throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Regueiro checks a low kick from Kallio.
Kallio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Regueiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Regueiro clobbers Kallio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by Regueiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kallio.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. Regueiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kallio.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Kallio walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kallio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Kallio checks the leg kick.
Kallio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kallio misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Kallio defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Kallio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kallio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kallio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Regueiro has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Regueiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Kallio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Kallio throws out a counter right but Regueiro avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kallio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Regueiro.
Kallio staying out of range there.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Kallio defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Regueiro with a body shot.
Kallio throws out a leg kick but Regueiro moves out of range and Kallio only half commits.
Kallio connects with a body shot that sends Regueiro's belly button to the back.
Regueiro throws a good cross that connects.
A nice combination there by Kallio.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio misses the jab.
Kallio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Kallio throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Regueiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kallio as he avoids it easily.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro throws a hook but Kallio blocks it.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kallio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kallio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kallio.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kallio 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.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Kallio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kallio misses with a hook.#T3#
Kallio slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Kallio catches Regueiro right on the button with a cross.
Kallio checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Kallio swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Kallio avoids the punch easily.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio sizes up Regueiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Kallio swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kallio finds it's way round the side to connect with Regueiro's head.
Kallio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Regueiro. Those never looked like landing.
A jab lands there for Kallio.#T4#
Kallio throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kallio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio throws a series of punches but Regueiro moves out of range.
Kallio throws a low kick, looking for Regueiro's leg but Regueiro calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Kallio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Regueiro checks it.
Kallio swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Regueiro counter with a right hand.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro scores with a nice strike.
Regueiro scores with a nice strike.
Kallio defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Regueiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Regueiro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Regueiro 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kimmo Kallio!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro wins by split decision!

Julio Regueiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 23     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Nonbeomogov walks into a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nonbeomogov 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.#TD2#
Nonbeomogov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Regueiro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nonbeomogov is in Regueiro's guard.#SUB#
Regueiro is looking for a triangle but Nonbeomogov pushes his legs off easily.
Nonbeomogov wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving.
Nonbeomogov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Regueiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nonbeomogov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Regueiro has his feet on Nonbeomogov's thighs here. He's pushed Nonbeomogov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nonbeomogov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Regueiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Julio Regueiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 14     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Mathews walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Mathews with an uppercut!
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Mathews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mathews throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro dodges the punch combination from Mathews.
Regueiro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Regueiro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Regueiro tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Regueiro jumps guard but Mathews stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mathews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mathews walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mathews takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathews's head backwards.
Mathews throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Regueiro against the ropes.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Regueiro. #BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Regueiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mathews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro lands a jab.#CL2#
Mathews darts in and clinches Regueiro up against the ropes.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Mathews forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regueiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mathews backwards.
Mathews blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Mathews.
Regueiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mathews backwards. #TD#
Regueiro jumps into guard, dragging Mathews to the mat.
Regueiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mathews stopping the sweep attempt from Regueiro.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Mathews wants to stand and escape but instead Regueiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Regueiro trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Regueiro drops back looking for a leg! Mathews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mathews manages to kick Regueiro off! Regueiro jumps back into Mathews's guard.
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.
Regueiro wants to pass the guard but Mathews is keeping the position.#T2#
Mathews wants to stand and escape but Regueiro is having none of it.
Mathews is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Regueiro dives into side control. #SUB#
Regueiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mathews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mathews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Regueiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Regueiro asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Regueiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Regueiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathews is defending well. #SUB#
Regueiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Regueiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathews is defending well.
Mathews is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Regueiro tries for a kimura but Mathews is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Regueiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Regueiro is dominant here and he's now got Mathews's back!
Regueiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Regueiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Regueiro is in full control for now.
Regueiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Mathews defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Regueiro's arms.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro'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#
Mathews misses with a few strikes there.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Regueiro throws a hook but Mathews avoids it easily.#CL2#
Regueiro gets tackled into the ropes by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch.
A short right from Regueiro.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Regueiro avoids the damage to the body.
Mathews missing with knees to the body.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Regueiro avoids the damage to the body.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mathews lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Regueiro.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Regueiro pushes him off.
Regueiro connects with a single shot there.
Mathews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Mathews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
Regueiro is looking for a counter combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mathews rushes Regueiro and presses him up against the ropes.
Regueiro jumps guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Mathews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Regueiro is defending well for now.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Regueiro.
Mathews is looking to break free of the clinch but Regueiro has double underhooks. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Regueiro clobbers Mathews with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Mathews slips the punch.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Mathews slips the punch.
Regueiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Mathews connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Regueiro momentarily.
Mathews tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathews moves away.
Mathews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews scores with a three punch combo!
Mathews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mathews ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathews can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Regueiro gets tackled into the ropes by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Regueiro avoids the damage to the body.
Mathews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regueiro has him pressed against the ropes.#TD#
Regueiro pulls guard successfully.
Mathews wants to stand and escape but instead Regueiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mathews wants to stand but Regueiro is controlling the position. #SUB#
Regueiro drops back looking for a leg! Mathews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mathews manages to kick Regueiro off! Regueiro jumps back into Mathews's guard. #SUB#
Regueiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regueiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Regueiro prevents Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Regueiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Regueiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regueiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Regueiro trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Regueiro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Regueiro won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Regueiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regueiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Regueiro won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet.
Regueiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews misses with a double jab.
Mathews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Regueiro's head.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.#TD#
Regueiro pulls guard. #SUB#
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
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#
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Nice defenses there by Mathews.
Mathews tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Mathews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Mathews moved away.
Mathews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Regueiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro cracks Mathews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mathews slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Mathews throws a series of punches but Regueiro avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mathews. #CL2#
Mathews rushes Regueiro and presses him up against the ropes.
Regueiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mathews's efforts to push away.#TD#
Regueiro jumps guard. #SUB#
Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Julio Regueiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Mathews stands and steps away. Regueiro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Regueiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathews.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regueiro.
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Regueiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Mathews didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.#T2#
Regueiro lands a nice hook to Mathews's body. Mathews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mathews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regueiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Regueiro gets tackled into the ropes by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro jumps guard but Mathews stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Mathews.
Mathews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mathews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Regueiro avoiding damage as Mathews throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Regueiro.
Mathews blocking some punches.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Regueiro fails to pull guard. #TD#
Regueiro successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Mathews defends easily. #SUB#
Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Regueiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mathews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Regueiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews tries to stand but Regueiro is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Regueiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mathews tries to stand but Regueiro is controlling from the bottom.
Mathews is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mathews defends well.#SUB#
Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mathews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mathews postures up.
Mathews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Regueiro is proving hard to escape from.
Cameron Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro is trying to control the position but Mathews postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Regueiro, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro wins by unanimous decision!

Julio Regueiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DK Battleground XII     
Date:   Nov 07, 2018
#R1#
Regueiro tries to clinch but Pahlin is having none of it.
Regueiro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pahlin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Pahlin tries to counter by clinching up but Regueiro breaks away and moves out of range.
Pahlin motions for Regueiro to come forward. Pahlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Pahlin.
Pahlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pahlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pahlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pahlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Pahlin misses with a wild combination.
Pahlin missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Regueiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Regueiro lands a jab to Pahlin's midsection.#CL2#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Pahlin in a clinch.
Pahlin misses with the head strike.
Regueiro tries to throw a body punch but Pahlin avoids it by throwing Regueiro back against the cage.
Pahlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pahlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pahlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Pahlin misses with the head strike.
Regueiro jumps guard but Pahlin stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pahlin is working Regueiro over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pahlin.
Regueiro jumps guard but Pahlin stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pahlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Regueiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Regueiro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pahlin. #TD2#
Regueiro manages to pull guard.
Pahlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pahlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Regueiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pahlin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Regueiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pahlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pahlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pahlin trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Regueiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pahlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Regueiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pahlin is aware though and is defending well.
Pahlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Regueiro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pahlin doesn't defend quickly enough and Regueiro has managed to lock this one up! Can Pahlin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Regueiro on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Regueiro!
A relieved looking Julio Regueiro 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: BANDAI 8: Pride     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Chaos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Regueiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chaos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Regueiro working for a triangle but Chaos defends it easily. #SUB2#
Regueiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Regueiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaos defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos cracks Regueiro with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chaos pushes down on Regueiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Chaos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chaos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Chaos with the ground and pound but Regueiro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chaos passes Regueiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Regueiro tries to roll over but Chaos keeps him under control.
Regueiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Regueiro won't allow Chaos to pass to mount.
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.#SUB2#
Chaos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Regueiro.#SUB#
Chaos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Regueiro has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Chaos tries to move to mount but Regueiro blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Chaos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Regueiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Regueiro wants to improve his position but Chaos is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.
Regueiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Regueiro.#T3#
Chaos pushes down on Regueiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chaos seems content to control.
Chaos working the head and body with strikes.
Regueiro 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.
Chaos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Regueiro!
Chaos tries to control but Regueiro wriggling away.
Chaos punching from mount but Regueiro doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Chaos is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Regueiro is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Regueiro flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Chaos anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Regueiro and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Chaos slips an arm under Regueiro chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Chaos has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Chaos is squeezing on Regueiro like an anaconda would it's prey. Regueiro fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Chaos!
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 31: Bull vs Franca     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Regueiro scores with a body shot. #TD#
Sin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Regueiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Sin finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Regueiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sin looking to improve position, pressing down on Regueiro's thigh with his hand. Regueiro seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Sin paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Sin's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Regueiro picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Regueiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Julio Regueiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: BFF 21: Obermueller vs Sandman     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch.
Regueiro tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Regueiro wants to stall.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Steele won't allow it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steele 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.
Regueiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele is struggling to control the position.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele pushes Regueiro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Regueiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Steele gets an underhook and turns Regueiro into the ropes.
Regueiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Steele blocks a body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with the head strike.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Regueiro's ribcage. Regueiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Regueiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Steele presses Regueiro against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Regueiro or not.
Regueiro is breathing heavily.
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!
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Regueiro's elbow.
Steele digs a right hand into Regueiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Regueiro's gas tank.
Regueiro working aggressively here.
A short right from Steele.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro stalling in the clinch but Steele improves position. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Regueiros head.
Regueiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Regueiro takes a shot to the head.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele slowing the pace effectively.
Regueiro jumps guard but Steele turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Regueiro or not.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Steele lands a body shot.
Come on Steele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Steele.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Regueiro takes a shot to the head.
Steele gets through Regueiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Regueiro is rocked!
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Regueiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steele creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Regueiro's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Regueiro drops to his knees and Steele pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Steele!
A relieved looking Stanley Steele 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 15: Sandman vs. Bono     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Eighteen shoots and misses
and Regueiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Regueiro.#CUT2#
It looks like Android Eighteen has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.#KD2#
Regueiro throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Eighteen tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Eighteen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro loads up on a big left hand. Eighteen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Regueiro looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Eighteen can't hide his disappointment, as Regueiro celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Regueiro!

 

Event: BFF 3: Tenkaichi Round 1     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatchet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro lands a body shot. #KD2#
Hatchet drops Regueiro with a beautiful combination! Regueiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hatchet is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatchet misses the jab.
Regueiro tries to counter by clinching up but Hatchet breaks away and moves out of range.
Regueiro wants to clinch.
Hatchet goes for a small jab and connects. Now Hatchet goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Regueiro stumbles back but Hatchet runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Regueiro to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Regueiro will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Langered Hatchet!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 22, 2018
#R1#
Regueiro connects with a body shot that sends Larkin's belly button to the back.
Regueiro lands with a nice combination. Larkin backs away looking to recover.
Larkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Regueiro's hands.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larkin lands with a straight right. Regueiro didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Larkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Regueiro defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Larkin drives through and clinches with Regueiro against the cage. #TD#
Regueiro pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Larkin gets to his feet - Regueiro follows without any prompting.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it 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!
Regueiro scores with a jab to the head.
Regueiro throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Larkin moves into the clinch.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Larkin won't allow it. #TD#
Regueiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Larkin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larkin tries to stand but Regueiro is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Regueiro is looking for a triangle but Larkin pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SU2#
Larkin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Larkin clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Larkin. #TD#
Regueiro pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Regueiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regueiro is breathing heavily.
Larkin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Regueiro is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Larkin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Larkin lunges at Regueiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Regueiro's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Regueiro takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Larkin cracks Regueiro with an open hand slap.
Regueiro lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro is looking to clinch.
Larkin works the jab nicely.
Larkin lands the left hand.
Larkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larkin.
Larkin lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larkin.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Larkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Larkin slowing the pace effectively.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Larkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Larkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Regueiro takes a shot to the head.
Larkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Regueiro misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Larkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Regueiro.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Larkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Larkin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Larkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Larkin scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Larkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Larkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Regueiro is rocked!
Larkin lands a left hand.
Oh Regueiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Regueiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin lands a big right hand that drops Regueiro! The killer instinct kicks in and Larkin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Larkin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Larkin!

 

 
 
 
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