Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 74
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Aingeru misses with a looping right.
Longbardo blocks a jab.
Longbardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aingeru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wacco Longbardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aingeru throws a body punch but Longbardo moves out of range.
Aingeru throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Wacco Longbardo has been cut.#CL2#
Longbardo has managed to clinch.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Longbardo lands an uppercut.
Longbardo wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aingeru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbardo is trying to force a seperation but Aingeru has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aingeru wants to break the clinch but can't.
Longbardo tries to land a knee to the head but Aingeru blocks with his arms.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Longbardo blocking some punches. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Aingeru scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Aingeru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru blocks a jab.
Longbardo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Longbardo duly obliges.
Aingeru misses with a looping right.
Aingeru misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Longbardo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Longbardo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Longbardo scores with a shot to the body.
Longbardo stuns Aingeru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longbardo throws a body punch but Aingeru moves out of range.
Aingeru appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Longbardo does no damage. #T2#
Longbardo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Josu Aingeru has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbardo tries to clinch but Aingeru moves out of range.
It looked like Aingeru was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longbardo.
Longbardo throws a combination. Aingeru tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aingeru uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Longbardo throws a head kick that misses
and Aingeru counters with a left to the body.
Aingeru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longbardo moves away.
Longbardo lands with a kick to the temple. Aingeru shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters circling a little - Longbardo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Longbardo thows a leg kick but Aingeru checks it
and Aingeru counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Longbardo pushes Aingeru up against the cage in a clinch.
Aingeru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longbardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longbardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longbardo taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Longbardo.
Longbardo lands a nice uppercut.
Aingeru lands a hook that snaps the head of Longbardo backwards.
A right hand to the body from Aingeru.
Longbardo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aingeru lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aingeru lands a left hand.
Longbardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Longbardo tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Longbardo back against the cage.
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Longbardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Aingeru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longbardo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aingeru lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aingeru is breathing heavily.
Longbardo lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Longbardo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbardo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Longbardo scores with a shot to the side of Aingeru's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Longbardo obliges.
Longbardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Longbardo lands a knee to the body. #T4#
Longbardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Longbardo lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Longbardo.
Longbardo lands a right hand.
Longbardo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Longbardo lands with a left to the head.
Longbardo lands an elbow that stopped Aingeru in his tracks for a moment.
Longbardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longbardo with a knee to the head.
Longbardo lands a body shot.
Longbardo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Longbardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by Longbardo.
Longbardo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aingeru up against the cage.
Aingeru misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wacco Longbardo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Longbardo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aingeru takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Longbardo clinches with his opponent.
Aingeru can't find room to land a body shot as Longbardo controls the action.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longbardo backwards.
Aingeru misses with a body punch.
Longbardo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aingeru can't find room to land a body shot as Longbardo controls the action.
Longbardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru struggles to land a body shot inside as Longbardo controls his hands.
Aingeru letting Longbardo take a breather here.#BC2#
Longbardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbardo misses with an uppercut.
Longbardo tries to clinch but Aingeru moves out of range.
Aingeru throws a body punch but Longbardo moves out of range. #T1#
Longbardo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aingeru eats them both and turns towards Longbardo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Longbardo with a nice calf kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Longbardo.
Aingeru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longbardo moves away.
Longbardo misses with a few strikes there.
Longbardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aingeru thuds his right hand into Longbardo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Longbardo slips a jab from Aingeru.
Longbardo tries to clinch
and Longbardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aingeru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aingeru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longbardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longbardo wants to clinch but Aingeru slips to the side
and Longbardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Aingeru missing with a left hand there. Longbardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longbardo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Longbardo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Longbardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aingeru is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Aingeru misses.
Longbardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aingeru's sensitive parts.
Longbardo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aingeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longbardo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aingeru rather than just go for the knockout.
Longbardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Aingeru is just out of range.
Longbardo throws a lazy head kick
and Longbardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Longbardo throws a sloppy head kick and Aingeru moves out of range easily. #T3#
A punch combination from Longbardo misses.
Longbardo misses with the combination.
Longbardo cracks Aingeru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Longbardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wacco Longbardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Longbardo - that will leave a mark!
Longbardo misses with a head kick.
Longbardo lands a lovely overhand right.
Longbardo defending well as Aingeru loads up on a big left hand.
Longbardo throws a one two combo.
Aingeru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longbardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
A head kick by Longbardo misses
and Longbardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aingeru misses the shot to the body.
Longbardo tries to clinch up but Aingeru circles away and keeps his distance.
Longbardo avoids the body shot from Aingeru. #CL2#
Longbardo has Aingeru up against the cage in a clinch.
Aingeru has had enough of the clinch but Longbardo keeps him there for the moment.
Longbardo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aingeru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aingeru.
Aingeru can't find room to land a body shot as Longbardo controls the action.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Longbardo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wacco Longbardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Longbardo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aingeru circles away quickly and effectively.
Longbardo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Longbardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Longbardo has managed to clinch.
Longbardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Longbardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longbardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Longbardo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aingeru's face.
Aingeru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbardo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#Josu Aingeru's cut is getting worse.
Longbardo lands a body punch.
A short left from Longbardo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longbardo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Longbardo lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#Aingeru is rocked!
A short right from Longbardo.
Oh Aingeru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Longbardo lands a body shot.
Longbardo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aingeru blocks it with crossed arms.
Aingeru seems to have got his legs back now.
Longbardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aingeru struggles to land a body shot inside as Longbardo controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Longbardo working Aingeru over with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Longbardo.
Aingeru takes a knee to the side of the body.
Longbardo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Longbardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aingeru.
Longbardo trying to control the position but instead, Aingeru has worked for underhooks and has pushed Longbardo into the cage.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longbardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Longbardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Longbardo scores with a shot to the side of Aingeru's head.
Longbardo lands with a light punch inside.
Wacco Longbardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longbardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Longbardo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aingeru.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Longbardo.
Longbardo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Longbardo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Longbardo backwards.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longbardo's elbow.
Aingeru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longbardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longbardo.
Longbardo lands a good knee to the midsection. Aingeru won't want to take too many of those.
Aingeru working aggressively here. #BC2#
Longbardo breaks the clinch.
Longbardo lands with a good body shot.
Longbardo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aingeru counters with a nice body shot.
Longbardo moves to clinch but Aingeru breaks away
and Aingeru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aingeru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Longbardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Aingeru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Longbardo throws a series of strikes that have Aingeru backpedaling.
Longbardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aingeru throwing a counter right hand but Longbardo manages to avoid it.
Longbardo throws a sloppy head kick
and Aingeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Josu Aingeru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longbardo scores with a nice body kick.
Aingeru just misses with a punch to the body.
Longbardo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longbardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aingeru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Longbardo throws a body punch but Aingeru moves out of range.
Longbardo lands a front kick.
Longbardo is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wacco Longbardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Longbardo 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wacco Longbardo!
In defeat, Josu Aingeru stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: PANDA 63
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox moves out of range as Aingeru strikes.
Knox thuds a left hand into Aingeru's body.#CL2#
Knox drives through and clinches with Aingeru against the cage.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aingeru presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aingeru misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Aingeru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox pushes Aingeru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Aingeru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Aingeru lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Aingeru tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #BC#
Aingeru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Knox.#CL2#
Knox darts in and clinches Aingeru up against the cage.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Aingeru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Aingeru moved out of range.
Aingeru slips a straight right by Knox.
Aingeru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Aingeru.
Knox prevents a body shot from Aingeru.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox lands a left hand. #T2#
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox blocks a body shot from Aingeru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Knox is stalling here.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Knox. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aingeru tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aingeru throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #CL2#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Aingeru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox misses with a hook
and Aingeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Knox misses with a hook
letting Aingeru counter with a right hand.
Knox cracks Aingeru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aingeru throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aingeru.
A left lands for Knox.
Aingeru looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Aingeru swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Athos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aingeru throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aingeru appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Aingeru.
Aingeru lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.#T4#
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Aingeru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aingeru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Aingeru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aingeru throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox 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.
Aingeru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Knox tries to clinch there but Aingeru circles away.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Aingeru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox moves to clinch but Aingeru breaks away
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aingeru.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Aingeru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Aingeru counters with a nice body shot.
Aingeru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head. #CL2#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aingeru.
Athos Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aingeru is keeping busy.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Aingeru breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Aingeru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Aingeru's head.#CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as Aingeru tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox blocks a body shot from Aingeru.
A short right from Aingeru.
Aingeru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Aingeru's head.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox prevents a body shot from Aingeru.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Knox lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Knox.
Aingeru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Aingeru ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Knox slips under a jab from Aingeru.
Knox cracks Aingeru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Aingeru's shoulder, as Aingeru tries to avoid the shot.
Athos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aingeru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox jabs at Aingeru's body.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aingeru's hands.
Knox throws a hook but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aingeru throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Aingeru throws a big shot that misses.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aingeru on the side of the head.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aingeru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aingeru takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aingeru at a distance.
Knox tries to clinch but Aingeru is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Aingeru misses the target.
Aingeru defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Aingeru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aingeru looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Aingeru's corner calls for a 1-2. Aingeru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aingeru.
Knox unleashes a big counter combination but Aingeru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Aingeru misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aingeru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aingeru throws a body shot but no joy.
Aingeru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aingeru's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aingeru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Aingeru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Aingeru's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
That's time! Aingeru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox tries to clinch there but Aingeru circles away.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Aingeru appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aingeru looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Aingeru is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot.
It looked like Aingeru was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Good shot there by Knox.
Aingeru throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Aingeru misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Aingeru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox avoids the body shot from Aingeru.
Aingeru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab. #T1#
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Aingeru moves away and avoids it.
Knox slips under a jab from Aingeru.
Aingeru needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Aingeru to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aingeru.
Knox looks to land a combination but Aingeru avoids it well.
Knox misses with a right hand
letting Aingeru counter with a right hand.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Aingeru pushes him off.
Aingeru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aingeru.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aingeru on the side of the head.
Aingeru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aingeru just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Aingeru misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Aingeru misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aingeru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Aingeru misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox prevents a body shot from Aingeru.
Aingeru pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Aingeru tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Aingeru misses with a punch to the body.
Aingeru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox digs a right hand into Aingeru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aingeru's gas tank.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox presses Aingeru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aingeru misses with a body punch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Aingeru's ribcage. Aingeru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox is leaning against Aingeru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards. #T4#
Knox presses Aingeru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aingeru.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aingeru.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Aingeru's ribcage. Aingeru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Athos Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aingeru letting Knox take a breather here.
Josu Aingeru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Knox. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Aingeru's belly button to the back.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Aingeru misses with a hook to the body
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aingeru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Aingeru's head back.
Aingeru looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Knox misses.
A little feinted left hand from Aingeru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Athos Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knox 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Athos Knox!
Athos Knox gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Josu Aingeru had this to say: 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: PANDA 50
Date: Nov 27, 2020

#R1#
Aingeru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Aingeru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Aingeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Aingeru 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.
Lancaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aingeru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Aingeru slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Aingeru lands a jab to Lancaster's midsection.
Lancaster takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Aingeru misses its intended target.
Lancaster feints a jab promting Aingeru to slip. Lancaster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aingeru slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Josu Aingeru has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Lancaster cracks Aingeru with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lancaster has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aingeru to stand back up!
Lancaster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aingeru to score with a decent uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aingeru. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Lancaster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lancaster.#KD#
Lancaster sends Aingeru crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lancaster is motioning to the referee to let Aingeru up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Aingeru is rocked!
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Lancaster sends Aingeru crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lancaster is motioning to the referee to let Aingeru up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Aingeru is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aingeru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aingeru seems to have recovered his senses.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Aingeru has knocked Lancaster down with a huge combo! Aingeru steps away and waves a wobbly Lancaster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Aingeru counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aingeru missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aingeru slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Aingeru's shoulder, as Aingeru tries to avoid the shot.
Aingeru avoids the body shot from Lancaster. #T2#
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aingeru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancaster scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Aingeru avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Aingeru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Aingeru circles away.
Aingeru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Aingeru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Aingeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Aingeru misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aingeru.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Aingeru to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.#T3#
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Aingeru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Aingeru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands with an overhand left.#CUT#That has opened up Josu Aingeru's cut even more.
Aingeru misses with a hook
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Aingeru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancaster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
letting Aingeru counter with a right hand.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aingeru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aingeru ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Aingeru moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aingeru lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aingeru swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Aingeru throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aingeru throws out the jab.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aingeru.
Aingeru on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Aingeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aingeru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lancaster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Aingeru counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Aingeru counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Henry Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Aingeru counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aingeru moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a jab when Aingeru was well out of range.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aingeru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aingeru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Aingeru keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Aingeru misses
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Aingeru ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Aingeru slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Aingeru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aingeru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aingeru throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Aingeru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Aingeru's shoulder, as Aingeru tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aingeru moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Aingeru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Aingeru counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Aingeru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Aingeru ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Aingeru misses.
Aingeru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
A countering left hand to the body from Aingeru misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aingeru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster defending well as Aingeru loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster throws a hook but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Aingeru moves away and avoids it.
Aingeru moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Aingeru throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Aingeru counters with a straight right hand.
Aingeru moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Good standup being displayed there by Aingeru as he connects with a hook.
Lancaster scores with a nice strike.
Aingeru throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aingeru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Aingeru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Aingeru throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Aingeru misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aingeru. Aingeru circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aingeru connects with a body shot that sends Lancaster's belly button to the back.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Aingeru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aingeru slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Aingeru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Aingeru.
Aingeru throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aingeru throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Josu Aingeru will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Aingeru. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Aingeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Aingeru's head but Aingeru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Aingeru lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aingeru throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Aingeru. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Aingeru shakes it 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!
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Aingeru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Aingeru misses its intended target. #T1#
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aingeru in his tracks.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut.
Aingeru scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aingeru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Aingeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aingeru throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Aingeru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Aingeru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aingeru was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Aingeru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aingeru throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range. #T2#
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aingeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aingeru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!#KD2#
Aingeru drops Lancaster with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lancaster looks back up at him and smiles so Aingeru waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Aingeru counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Lancaster out cold! What a finish! Aingeru is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josu Aingeru!

Event: PANDA 43
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aingeru manages to avoid it.
Omarov connects with a body shot that sends Aingeru's belly button to the back.
Aingeru looks to land a right hand but Omarov moved out of range.
Aingeru blocks a jab.
Aingeru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aingeru moves forwards but Omarov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aingeru throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Omarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aingeru's guard.
Aingeru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omarov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aingeru is on top in guard. #REVB#
Aingeru content to stall in guard here.
Aingeru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omarov's guard. #T1#
Omarov wants to improve his position but Aingeru is controlling well.
Aingeru is keen to just control but Omarov is a slippery customer.
Omarov tries to get to full guard but Aingeru has control of the leg.
Aingeru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aingeru performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aingeru is keen to just control but Omarov is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aingeru in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Omarov actively working from the bottom here.
Aingeru content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Aingeru has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aingeru trying to control from half guard but Omarov is working away.
Aingeru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Omarov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aingeru wants to stand but Omarov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Omarov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aingeru looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Omarov tries to get to full guard but Aingeru has control of the leg.
Aingeru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Omarov keeps working. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aingeru throws a series of punches but Omarov avoids them all with ease.
Omarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Aingeru is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Aingeru misses.
Omarov lands with a nice body punch.
Aingeru slips a straight right by Omarov.
A big left from Aingeru misses.
Aingeru swings away with a body shot that misses
and Omarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Aingeru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Omarov misses with an uppercut
and Aingeru counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Omarov.
Nice jab there from Omarov. #T4#
Aingeru tests Omarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aingeru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aingeru doesn't seem bothered though.
Aingeru throws a lazy uppercut
and Omarov counters with a left to the body.
Aingeru misses with a body shot.
Omarov lands with a good body shot.
Omarov punishes Aingeru's body with a nice straight punch.
Omarov throws a nice looking combination but Aingeru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Omarov moves forwards but Aingeru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aingeru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Omarov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aingeru's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabbar Omarov 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#
Good standup being displayed there by Omarov as he connects with a hook.
Aingeru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Omarov.
A little jabbing left from Aingeru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aingeru throws an overhand right that lands on Omarov's shoulder, as Omarov tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Aingeru misses.
Omarov connects with a right hand. Aingeru shakes it off.
Omarov avoids the body shot from Aingeru.
Omarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aingeru can do to turn this around?
Omarov connects with a body shot that sends Aingeru's belly button to the back.
Omarov misses with a hook
and Aingeru counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Omarov.
Omarov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aingeru counters with a nice uppercut.
Aingeru moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Omarov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aingeru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Aingeru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru misses with a shot to the body
letting Omarov counter with a right hand.
Omarov jabs Aingeru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Omarov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aingeru on the side of the head.
Jabbar Omarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aingeru throws a poor cross that misses
and Omarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aingeru looks to land a left hand but Omarov moved out of range nicely.
Omarov misses with a few strikes there.
Aingeru walks into a stiff left hand from Omarov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aingeru.
Aingeru misses the shot to the body.
Omarov digs a good hook to Aingeru's body. #T2#
Aingeru lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omarov lands a body shot.
Omarov throws a good cross that connects.
Omarov loads up on a big right hand but Aingeru slips the punch.
Omarov loads up on a big right hand but Aingeru slips the punch.
Omarov looks to land a left hand but Aingeru moved out of range nicely.
Omarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aingeru.
Omarov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aingeru throws a hook but Omarov blocks it.
Omarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aingeru.
Omarov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aingeru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aingeru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omarov.
Aingeru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Omarov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Omarov misses the shot to the body.
Omarov misses with a takedown
and Aingeru counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aingeru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Omarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aingeru moves away.
Omarov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aingeru momentarily.
Jabbar Omarov is winning the standup battle so far.
Aingeru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Aingeru.
Aingeru throws a jab when Omarov was well out of range.
Aingeru ducks under a wild hook from Omarov.
A countering left hand to the body from Aingeru misses.#T4#
Aingeru misses with a right hand
and Omarov counters with a nice body shot.
Josu Aingeru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aingeru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Omarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Omarov missing with a left hand there. Aingeru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aingeru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aingeru throws a hook but Omarov blocks it.
Omarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Aingeru is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Aingeru.
Aingeru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aingeru throws the left hand but Omarov avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Omarov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aingeru.
Omarov lands a body shot.
Aingeru throws a lazy right hand but Omarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Omarov misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabbar Omarov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aingeru loads up on a big right hand but Omarov slips the punch.
Omarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aingeru was well out of range. Poor timing from Omarov.
Aingeru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Omarov with a body shot.
Aingeru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Omarov finds it's way round the side to connect with Aingeru's head.
Aingeru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aingeru scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aingeru misses with a double jab.
Omarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aingeru.
Aingeru misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru tries to move into range but Omarov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aingeru throws a shot from downtown. Omarov moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Aingeru gets caught flat footed, as Omarov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aingeru working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Omarov postures up in Aingeru's guard and throws a big left but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aingeru looking for a sweep. Not yet Aingeru, not yet.
Omarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Omarov postures up.
Omarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aingeru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aingeru is pulling down on Omarov's head to control his posture.
Aingeru looking for a sweep. Not yet Aingeru, not yet.
Aingeru is pulling down on Omarov's head. It's preventing any offense from Omarov, at least for the moment.
Omarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Omarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Aingeru has wrist control.
Omarov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Aingeru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aingeru controlling the position.
Omarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Omarov is working Aingeru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aingeru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jabbar Omarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omarov is in close to Aingeru's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aingeru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omarov is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aingeru is trying to control the position but Omarov postures up.
Omarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Omarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Omarov works over Aingeru with some ground and pound from guard.
Aingeru controls Omarov momentarily but Omarov frees himself.
Omarov throwing strikes from guard but Aingeru blocks nicely. #T3#
Omarov postures up and lands a big shot to Aingeru's brow.
Omarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Aingeru is retaining full guard.
Omarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Omarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aingeru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Omarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aingeru seems keen to control Omarov's posture.
Jabbar Omarov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omarov controlling from the top position.
Omarov won't allow Aingeru to sweep him here.
Omarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aingeru swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Aingeru wants to sweep but no luck.
Aingeru is trying to control the position but Omarov postures up.
Aingeru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omarov.
Omarov postures up.
Josu Aingeru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aingeru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omarov lands a right hook to the body.
Omarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Omarov cracks a nice hook into Aingeru's ribs.
Aingeru moves out of range as Omarov strikes.
A little jabbing left from Aingeru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Omarov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Aingeru to counter with a crisp jab.
Aingeru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jabbar Omarov!
Jabbar Omarov very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Josu Aingeru spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: PANDA 36
Date: Oct 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aingeru slips under a jab.
Aingeru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rees Mogg scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Josu Aingeru has been cut.
A slow jab from Rees Mogg misses its intended target.
Aingeru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rees Mogg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rees Mogg throws a lazy right hand but Aingeru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aingeru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aingeru throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aingeru. Rees Mogg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rees Mogg throws out a counter right but Aingeru avoids it with no problem.
Aingeru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rees Mogg was well out of range. Poor timing from Aingeru.
Rees Mogg has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aingeru is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jacob Rees Mogg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aingeru's corner calls for a 1-2. Aingeru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1##CL2#
Rees Mogg moves into the clinch successfully.
Rees Mogg cracks Aingeru with a nice body shot.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rees Mogg misses with some punches.
Aingeru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rees Moggs head.
Aingeru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru misses with a body punch.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Rees Mogg.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Rees Mogg.
Aingeru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aingeru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rees Mogg.
Aingeru lands a body punch.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Rees Mogg blocks it.
Rees Mogg misses with a body punch. #T2#
Rees Mogg misses with a body punch.
Aingeru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru scores with a hook to the body.
Rees Mogg blocks a body shot from Aingeru.
Aingeru tries to throw a body punch but Rees Mogg avoids it by throwing Aingeru back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Rees Mogg.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Rees Mogg can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Aingeru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru tries to work over Rees Mogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rees Mogg blocks a body shot from Aingeru.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Aingeru manages to break the clinch.
Rees Mogg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aingeru counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Aingeru moves out of range as Rees Mogg strikes.
Some wild striking there from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg swinging wildly here.
Rees Mogg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aingeru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rees Mogg throws a nice looking combination but Aingeru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rees Mogg throws a body punch but Aingeru moves out of range.
Rees Mogg throws a one two combo. #T4#
Aingeru throws a jab but it's blocked by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aingeru moves out of range as Rees Mogg strikes.
Rees Mogg misses with a left hand
and Aingeru counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru throws a shot to the body.
Rees Mogg throws a hook but Aingeru blocks it.
A big right from Rees Mogg misses.
Aingeru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Aingeru has knocked Rees Mogg down with a huge combo! Aingeru steps away and waves a wobbly Rees Mogg back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Rees Mogg is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jacob Rees Mogg has been cut.
Aingeru closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rees Mogg! Aingeru dives in looking to finish! Rees Mogg is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josu Aingeru!
Post fight, Josu Aingeru took to the microphone: 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. See you guys soon!'.
In defeat, Jacob Rees Mogg stepped up to the mic, saying 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.

Event: PANDA 28
Date: Oct 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aingeru looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Menezes misses with a straight right.
Menezes misses with a jab to the body
and Aingeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aingeru.
Aingeru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menezes throws an overhand right that lands on Aingeru's shoulder, as Aingeru tries to avoid the shot.
Menezes scores with a hook to the body. Aingeru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Menezes misses the target. #TD2#
Menezes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aingeru is trying to maintain the position but Menezes is very close to passing his half guard.
Menezes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Menezes is working for a kimura but Aingeru is defending it quite comfortably.
Aingeru gets full guard.#T1#
Menezes passes into half guard.
Aingeru is staying active underneath Menezes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Menezes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Menezes prevents Aingeru from improving his position.
Aingeru holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Menezes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Menezes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aingeru defending well though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Menezes controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura but Aingeru is defending well.
Aingeru wants to control but Menezes is keeping busy.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Menezes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aingeru tries to roll over but Menezes keeps him under control.
Aingeru has hold of Menezes's hands but Menezes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura but Aingeru is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Menezes to get the leverage.
Aingeru trying to hold on to Menezes's head to control him but Menezes postures up. #SUB2#
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aingeru sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aingeru keeps working.
Aingeru gets back to full guard.
Menezes preventing the sweep.
Aingeru is working hard here to advance position.
Aingeru keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Aingeru seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Menezes preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aingeru is keeping the position for now.
Aingeru tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aingeru throws out a loose jab but Menezes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aingeru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aingeru slips a jab and a cross from Menezes.
Menezes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Menezes looks to land a right hand but Aingeru moved out of range.
Aingeru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Menezes throws a sloppy body shot
letting Aingeru counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aingeru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aingeru misses the jab.
Menezes scores with a punch to the head.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aingeru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Menezes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aingeru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menezes thinking.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menezes moves away from the strike by Aingeru.
Menezes loads up on a big right hand but Aingeru slips the punch.
Menezes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Aingeru.
Menezes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aingeru at a distance.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aingeru as he avoids it easily.
Josu Aingeru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes slips a straight right by Aingeru.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes shoots in but Aingeru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Menezes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aingeru, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Aingeru 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Menezes stuns Aingeru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arthur Menezes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aingeru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aingeru slips a jab from Menezes.
A left lands for Menezes.
Menezes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aingeru has time to react.
Aingeru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
Menezes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aingeru scores with a nice strike.
Menezes lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Menezes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice 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!
Aingeru wants to get back to full guard.
Aingeru is looking to escape.
Menezes moves nicely into side control.
Aingeru wants to control but Menezes postures up.#T2#
Aingeru is looking for a sweep.
Menezes trying to control the position but Aingeru is working away.
Aingeru is trying to get back to half guard.
Aingeru can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aingeru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aingeru is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Menezes trying to control the position but Aingeru is working away.
Aingeru gets back to half guard.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aingeru keeps working. #SUB2#
Menezes is trying for a kimura here. Aingeru looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Menezes wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Menezes!
In defeat, Josu Aingeru stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: PANDA 17
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Aingeru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aingeru misses with a hook.
Aingeru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Aingeru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Aingeru is just out of range.
Aingeru appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aingeru moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Aingeru does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aingeru.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Aingeru counter with a right hand.
Aingeru walks into a jab.
Aingeru avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Aingeru throws a body shot but no joy.
Aingeru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Aingeru's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Aingeru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Aingeru moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aingeru ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Aingeru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aingeru scrambles back to his feet.
Aingeru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy right hand. Aingeru should have avoided that one.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aingeru.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.
Aingeru takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Aingeru staying out of range there.
Aingeru throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Lancaster digs a good hook to Aingeru's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Aingeru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lancaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aingeru under the eye.
Aingeru works the jab nicely.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Aingeru's body.
Aingeru avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Aingeru moves forwards but Lancaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Aingeru ducks down to avoid it.
Aingeru takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aingeru slips under a jab.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Aingeru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aingeru is looking to wear down Lancaster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lancaster throws a jab when Aingeru was well out of range.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Aingeru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Aingeru takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Aingeru throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aingeru tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aingeru moves away.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Aingeru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aingeru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
A quick step to the side and Aingeru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aingeru ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aingeru had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut.
Aingeru looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
Aingeru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Aingeru fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aingeru moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Aingeru misses the target.#T4#
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body
and Aingeru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aingeru slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aingeru was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Aingeru.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster jabs Aingeru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Aingeru moved out of range.
It looked like Aingeru was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lancaster.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aingeru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aingeru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Lancaster 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#
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Aingeru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aingeru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Aingeru was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lancaster.
Aingeru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aingeru might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lancaster swings for the body but Aingeru moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Aingeru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aingeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henry Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aingeru manages to avoid it.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aingeru moves away.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. #T1#
A big right from Aingeru misses.
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aingeru misses with a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Aingeru appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster tries to move into range but Aingeru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Aingeru finds it's way through Lancaster's defenses.
Aingeru staying out of range there.
Aingeru looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Aingeru off the cage and back into range.
Aingeru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aingeru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Aingeru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster swings for the body but Aingeru moves out of range.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Aingeru takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aingeru was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aingeru throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lancaster lands a jab to Aingeru's midsection.
Lancaster lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aingeru. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Aingeru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aingeru avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster swings for the body but Aingeru moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Aingeru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Aingeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lancaster, as that shot connected.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aingeru.#T3#
Aingeru misses with a body punch
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Aingeru counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Aingeru lands.
Aingeru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Aingeru's head but Aingeru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Aingeru is just out of range.
Aingeru just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aingeru moves out of range.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body
enabling Aingeru to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Aingeru avoids the punch easily.
Aingeru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aingeru manages to avoid it.
Aingeru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Aingeru.
Aingeru misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aingeru.
It looked like Aingeru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aingeru moves away.
Aingeru misses with a body shot.
Aingeru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Aingeru defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Aingeru.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Aingeru counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Aingeru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aingeru misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Aingeru moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Aingeru throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Aingeru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aingeru moves away.
Aingeru throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Aingeru misses with a few strikes there.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Aingeru moves away and avoids it.
Aingeru moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aingeru just misses with a punch to the body.
Aingeru slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Aingeru throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aingeru manages to avoid it.#T1#
Aingeru looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster scores with a body shot.
Aingeru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Aingeru moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aingeru manages to avoid it.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Lancaster lands.
Aingeru throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Aingeru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aingeru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and Aingeru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Aingeru's body. Aingeru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aingeru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aingeru lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster scores with a decent looking hook.
Aingeru avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Aingeru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Aingeru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Aingeru is looking to counter punch.
Aingeru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster jabs Aingeru to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aingeru with a hook.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aingeru manages to avoid it.
It looked like Aingeru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster throws a right hand that Aingeru ducks under and follows up with a left that Aingeru also avoids with ease.
Aingeru is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Aingeru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aingeru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lancaster momentarily.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aingeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aingeru scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aingeru, as that shot connected.
Aingeru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aingeru avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster thuds his right hand into Aingeru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster 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. #T4#
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Aingeru's shoulder, as Aingeru tries to avoid the shot.
Aingeru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aingeru takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Josu Aingeru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aingeru doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Aingeru moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Aingeru's body.
Aingeru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aingeru misses with a wild body shot.
Aingeru loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Henry Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aingeru throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
Lancaster connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lancaster 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Lancaster!
A less than humble Henry Lancaster misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Josu Aingeru had this to say: 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: PANDA 10
Date: Aug 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Aingeru tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aingeru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Knox.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
I was talking to Aingeru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Aingeru misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Aingeru.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Knox.
Aingeru wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
A short body shot lands from Aingeru as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Aingeru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aingeru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox staying out of range there.#T1#
Aingeru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aingeru counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox tries to clinch but Aingeru is having none of it.
Aingeru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aingeru misses with a straight right.
Aingeru throws a right hand that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox moves out of range as Aingeru strikes.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aingeru misses with a combination
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with a hook
and Aingeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aingeru blocks a jab.
As Knox tries to get set, Aingeru tries to push him back and clinch up but Knox manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Knox misses the jab.
Knox throws a hook but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
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!
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Aingeru's shoulder, as Aingeru tries to avoid the shot.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aingeru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Aingeru's head.
A slow jab from Aingeru misses its intended target.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Aingeru counters with a nice uppercut.
Aingeru tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Aingeru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aingeru cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aingeru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox tries to clinch there but Aingeru circles away. #CL#
Aingeru instigates a clinch.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Knox tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Aingeru is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Knox tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aingeru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands a body shot.
Aingeru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aingeru.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Aingeru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Athos Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aingeru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Josu Aingeru is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Knox.
Aingeru moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox moves out of range as Aingeru strikes.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Josu Aingeru has been cut.
Knox throws a jab when Aingeru was well out of range.
Aingeru takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aingeru counters with a straight right hand.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Aingeru holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aingeru.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Aingeru wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Knox.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Aingeru can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aingeru.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Athos Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Knox.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Knox. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Aingeru's ribcage. Aingeru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aingeru or not.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Knox.
Aingeru misses with a punch to the body.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox works on Aingeru's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox cracks Aingeru with a nice body shot.
Knox tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Aingeru takes a shot to the head.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Knox is leaning against Aingeru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox pushes Aingeru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox works on Aingeru's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Aingeru can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Nice body punch from Knox.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aingeru up against the cage.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Aingeru slips under a jab.#CL2#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Aingeru in a clinch.
Aingeru tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Aingeru.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Aingeru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
A short right from Aingeru on the inside.
Aingeru tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox wants to stall.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Aingeru lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Aingeru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Knox lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Aingeru breaks the clinch.
Knox takes a swing at Aingeru's ribcage but misses.
Knox staying out of range there.
Aingeru throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aingeru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Aingeru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a right hand
and Aingeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Aingeru's head back.
Aingeru throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox staying out of range there.
Aingeru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox swings for the body but Aingeru moves out of range.
Aingeru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
A jab from Knox does it's job there.#CL2#
Aingeru gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Athos Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox pushes Aingeru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aingeru or not.
Knox is leaning against Aingeru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards. #T4#
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knox.
Josu Aingeru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aingeru.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action. #BC#
Aingeru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aingeru is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knox.
A punch lands to the side of Aingeru 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Athos Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knox 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Athos Knox!
Athos Knox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Josu Aingeru had this to say: 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 68
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Aingeru tries to close the distance and clinch but Swango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Aingeru misses the target.
Swango connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Aingeru misses.
Aingeru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aingeru misses with a straight left.
Aingeru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swango.
Aingeru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aingeru lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Swango has been cut.
Aingeru moves to clinch but Swango breaks away
and Swango counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Josu Aingeru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru walks into a jab.
Swango is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aingeru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aingeru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swango manages to avoid it.
Swango blocks a jab.#T1#
Aingeru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swango slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aingeru.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swango. Aingeru does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Aingeru clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Swango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swango.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swango.
Swango lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aingeru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swango is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Aingeru misses with a hook. Swango ducked under it nicely.
Swango scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swango works Aingeru's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swango takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aingeru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aingeru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swango counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aingeru's knee momentarily.
Aingeru throws a looping overhand right but Swango ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Aingeru.
Some wild striking there from Aingeru. #CL#
Swango tries to keep at a distance but Aingeru has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Swango breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Swango moves out of range.
Aingeru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Swango was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru is looking to clinch but Swango is avoiding it.
Swango looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aingeru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aingeru loads up on a big right hand but Swango slips the punch.
Aingeru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swango now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Swango staying out of range there.
Aingeru cracks Swango with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Aingeru's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aingeru wants to clinch
and Swango counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Swango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aingeru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aingeru misses with a shot to the body
and Swango counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aingeru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swango misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swango.
Aingeru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swango counters with a nice uppercut.
Aingeru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swango.
Swango uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aingeru has time to react.
Aingeru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aingeru scores with a nice strike.
Aingeru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Swango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Swango's cut.
That's time! Aingeru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Swango looks to land a left hand but Aingeru moved out of range nicely.
Swango misses with a few strikes there.
Michael Swango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aingeru tries to clinch
and Swango counters with a thumping low kick.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut
enabling Swango to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Aingeru rushes Swango and presses him up against the cage.
Aingeru working aggressively here. #BC2#
Swango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Swango does no damage.
Aingeru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swango.
Aingeru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swango momentarily.
Swango throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aingeru.
Michael Swango seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aingeru cracks Swango with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aingeru tries to clinch there but Swango circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swango circles away from the clinch attempt
and Swango counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Swango.
Aingeru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aingeru wants to clinch up but Swango keeps it at a distance.
Swango displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aingeru.
Despite the aggression on Swango's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swango has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Aingeru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swango manages to avoid it.
Swango lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Swango swats away the attempt to clinch by Aingeru.
Swango throws out a counter right but Aingeru avoids it with no problem.
Swango avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swango looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swango has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Swango lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Aingeru clinches with his opponent.
Swango blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Swango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aingeru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swango manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Swango.
Aingeru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aingeru wants to clinch but Swango slips to the side
and Swango counters with a nice uppercut.
Swango tries to bum rush Aingeru with a series of wild strikes but Aingeru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Aingeru gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Swango. #BC2#
Swango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aingeru wants to clinch up but Swango keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swango.
Swango is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aingeru tries to clinch up.
Swango throws a solid leg kick but Aingeru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swango.
Aingeru tries to counter by clinching up but Swango breaks away and moves out of range.
Aingeru tries to clinch up
and Swango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Swango both land. Nice combination. #T3##CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Aingeru working aggressively here. #BC2#
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru dodges the punch combination from Swango. #CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Swango breaks the clinch.
Swango throws a hook but Aingeru avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Swango there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Swango moves forwards but Aingeru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aingeru wants to clinch up but Swango keeps it at a distance.
Aingeru wants to clinch
and Swango counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swango lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aingeru at a distance. #T4#
Aingeru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swango misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Aingeru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swango, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Aingeru.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Swango.
Swango wants to get back to striking at distance but Aingeru won't allow it.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Swango.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Swango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Swango showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Swango'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#
Swango scores with a jab to the head.
Swango misses with an uppercut.
Aingeru moves to clinch but Swango breaks away
and Swango counters with a nice uppercut.
Aingeru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and pushes Swango back into the cage.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Swango blocks an uppercut.
Swango scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swango blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swango blocks a body shot from Aingeru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Swango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Aingeru.
Aingeru misses with a straight left.
Swango is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aingeru with a body shot.
Swango with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Swango throws a big shot that misses.
Aingeru tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swango manages to circle out of the way.
Swango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru tries to clinch up but Swango circles away and keeps his distance.
Swango swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swango throws a series of punches but Aingeru moves out of range.
Aingeru connects with the punch.
Swango connects with a jab.
Aingeru misses with a lunging right hand
and Swango counters with a thumping low kick.
Aingeru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swango swats away the attempt to clinch by Aingeru.
Swango is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aingeru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swango. Aingeru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swango throws the left hand but Aingeru avoids the punch easily.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Swango is having none of it.
Aingeru is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Swango's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Josu Aingeru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swango misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Aingeru gets a clinch. #BC2#
Swango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swango pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aingeru back to the cage. Swango follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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 combination from Aingeru does no damage.
Swango is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aingeru with a body shot.
Swango throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aingeru misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Aingeru.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swango! But no joy.
Swango lands a really nice looking cross but Aingeru seems unphased.
Swango slips a straight right by Aingeru.
Swango unleashes a big counter combination but Aingeru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aingeru throws a poor cross that misses
and Swango connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swango scores with a hook to the body. Aingeru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aingeru wants to clinch.#T3#
Swango slips under a jab from Aingeru.
Swango only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Swango moves away
and Swango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Aingeru misses.
Swango scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Josu Aingeru has been cut.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Swango moves away
enabling Swango to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Aingeru darts in and clinches Swango up against the cage.
Aingeru looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swango.
Aingeru misses with some punches. #BC2#
Swango manages to break the clinch.
Aingeru looks to land a left hand but Swango moved out of range nicely.
Swango lands with a good body 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!
Swango avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Aingeru tries to clinch there but Swango circles away.
Swango throws out a counter right but Aingeru avoids it with no problem.
Swango throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swango misses with a looping left.
Aingeru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swango.
Aingeru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aingeru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aingeru throws a poor cross that misses
and Swango finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Aingeru scores with a sloppy right hand. Swango should have avoided that one.
Aingeru closes the distance but Swango moves to the side
and Swango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aingeru is looking to clinch but Swango is avoiding it.
Michael Swango is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aingeru misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Swango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swango 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Swango!
Michael Swango seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Josu Aingeru stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 62
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1##CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and pushes Di Lodovico back into the cage.
Di Lodovico is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Di Lodovico blocking some punches.
Di Lodovico can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Di Lodovico manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aingeru controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aingeru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aingeru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aingeru 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.
Aingeru trying to control but Di Lodovico is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Lodovico managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aingeru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Di Lodovico managing to control the position.
Di Lodovico working a defensive guard but Aingeru passes into half guard.
Di Lodovico is trying to maintain the position but Aingeru is very close to passing his half guard.
Aingeru wants to stand but Di Lodovico has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Aingeru wants to take a breather but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
Di Lodovico is looking for a sweep. Aingeru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Di Lodovico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aingeru is working away from the top position though.
Di Lodovico controlling the position for now.
Di Lodovico is looking for a sweep. Aingeru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Di Lodovico trying to control from the bottom.
Aingeru wants to take a breather but Di Lodovico is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
Aingeru swats away the attempt to clinch by Di Lodovico.
Aingeru tries to counter by clinching up but Di Lodovico breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Di Lodovico instigates a clinch.
Di Lodovico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Di Lodovico. #T3##BC2#
Di Lodovico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Aingeru.
Josu Aingeru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Lodovico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aingeru is looking to counter the offense by Di Lodovico and move into the clinch.
Aingeru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Di Lodovico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Di Lodovico! But no joy.
Di Lodovico throws a hook but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Di Lodovico's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Di Lodovico.
Josu Aingeru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aingeru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Di Lodovico. #CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Di Lodovico misses with a punch to the body.
Di Lodovico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico is trying to pull guard but Aingeru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Di Lodovico.
A short left from Aingeru.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Lodovico scores with a shoulder strike.
Di Lodovico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Di Lodovico.
Aingeru stops a takedown attempt from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Di Lodovico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Di Lodovico moves out of range as Aingeru strikes.
Di Lodovico digs a good body shot into Aingeru's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aingeru tries to clinch up.
Aingeru uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aingeru slips under a jab.
Di Lodovico misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Di Lodovico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Di Lodovico looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Aingeru moves into the clinch successfully.
Di Lodovico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Di Lodovico drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aingeru gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Di Lodovico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aingeru lands a nice shot to the body.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Di Lodovico moves out of range.
Aingeru tries to clinch up.
Aingeru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Lodovico counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru doesn't manage to clinch there - Di Lodovico circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aingeru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Di Lodovico unleashes a big counter combination but Aingeru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aingeru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Di Lodovico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
A jab lands there for Aingeru.
Aingeru is looking to clinch but Di Lodovico is avoiding it. #CL#
Aingeru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Di Lodovico, pushing him back against the cage.
Di Lodovico working aggressively here.
Di Lodovico blocks an uppercut.
Di Lodovico has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aingeru after a bit of a struggle.
Josu Aingeru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michelangelo Di Lodovico.
Aingeru lands with a left to the head.
Di Lodovico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aingeru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aingeru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Di Lodovico pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Di Lodovico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Di Lodovico takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Di Lodovico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Di Lodovico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Di Lodovico blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aingeru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Josu Aingeru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Di Lodovico jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aingeru walks away with a smile on his face. Di Lodovico gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aingeru swings widly with a right hand
and Di Lodovico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Di Lodovico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aingeru connects with a body shot that sends Di Lodovico's belly button to the back.
Di Lodovico circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Aingeru gets a clinch.
Aingeru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Di Lodovico can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aingeru lands a shot to the body.
Di Lodovico tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Di Lodovico manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Aingeru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aingeru is looking to clinch.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Aingeru.
Di Lodovico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aingeru finds it's way round the side to connect with Di Lodovico's head. #CL#
Di Lodovico gets tackled into the cage by Aingeru. Aingeru maintains the clinch.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Di Lodovico takes a shot to the head.
Di Lodovico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico misses with a body punch.
Di Lodovico misses with a punch to the body.
Di Lodovico throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru cracks Di Lodovico with a nice body shot.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Aingeru gets underhooks to prevent Di Lodovico's takedown attempt.
Di Lodovico presses Aingeru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Di Lodovico is trying to maintain a safe position but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns Di Lodovico into the cage.#BC2#
Di Lodovico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Di Lodovico gets tackled into the cage by Aingeru. Aingeru maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Di Lodovico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Di Lodovico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru tries to work over Di Lodovico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Di Lodovico pulls guard successfully.
Di Lodovico pulls Aingeru in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico is looking for a triangle but Aingeru pushes his legs off easily.
Aingeru controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Di Lodovico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Di Lodovico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aingeru with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Di Lodovico. No joy for Aingeru on that attempt.
Aingeru tries to clinch up
and Aingeru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Aingeru clinches with his opponent.
Aingeru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Di Lodovico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Di Lodovico takes a shot to the head.
Di Lodovico swings wildly with an uppercut but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru gets through Di Lodovico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru gets through Di Lodovico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Di Lodovico's elbow.
Di Lodovico blocking some punches.
Di Lodovico lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aingeru prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aingeru just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Di Lodovico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aingeru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Di Lodovico stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Di Lodovico manages to break the clinch.
Di Lodovico throws a one two combo. #CL#
Aingeru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aingeru lands an uppercut.
Di Lodovico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Josu Aingeru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michelangelo Di Lodovico.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Di Lodovico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru prevents the takedown attempt.
Di Lodovico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Di Lodovico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aingeru.
Di Lodovico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Di Lodovico takes a shot to the head.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Di Lodovico can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Aingeru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Di Lodovico backwards.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Di Lodovico lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Di Lodovico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Di Lodovico blocks an uppercut.
Di Lodovico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru misses with some punches. #T3#
Di Lodovico is trying to drag Aingeru to the mat but Aingeru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aingeru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Di Lodovico or not.
Di Lodovico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Di Lodovico.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Aingeru.
Aingeru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Di Lodovico looking to slow down the pace here.
Josu Aingeru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Di Lodovico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aingeru avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Di Lodovico tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Di Lodovico tries to pull guard but Aingeru won't allow it.
Aingeru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Di Lodovico tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Di Lodovico back against the cage.
Di Lodovico is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aingeru gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aingeru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Di Lodovico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Di Lodovico can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Di Lodovico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josu Aingeru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aingeru, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RapidFC 59
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Aingeru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Atunes gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes lands with a right to the head.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Atunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aingeru.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes has Aingeru pushed against the cage.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes has Aingeru pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Atunes gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes stalling against the cage.
Atunes wants to stall. #T1#
Aingeru tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Aingeru back against the cage.
Aingeru misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aingeru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Aingeru down.
Aingeru connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Aingeru moves into the clinch successfully.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru digs a right hand into Atunes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atunes's gas tank.
Atunes trying to stall but Aingeru improves his position.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes lands a right hand.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes. #T2#
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Atunes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Aingeru working aggressively here. #BC#
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aingeru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aingeru throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes scores with a jab to the head.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Atunes moves away
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes stuns Aingeru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aingeru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atunes.
Aingeru throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
As Aingeru backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Atunes thuds a left hand into Aingeru's body.
Aingeru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
Aingeru jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Aingeru moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Aingeru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Atunes.#CL2#
Aingeru pushes Atunes up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Atunes tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a body punch. #T4#
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow. #BC#
Atunes manages to break the clinch.
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aingeru at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aingeru throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atunes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aingeru misses with a left hand
letting Atunes counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Josu Aingeru has been cut.
Aingeru lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
Atunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aingeru.
Atunes is looking to wear down Aingeru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aingeru wants to clinch but Atunes slips to the side
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Aingeru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
A telegraphed right hand from Aingeru misses the target.
Aingeru falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Atunes counters by moving into the clinch.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru's cut.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Atunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Atunes's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Atunes closes the distance and clinches.
Aingeru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Aingeru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Atunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Atunes - that landed with a thud.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes taking a breather.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aingeru can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Aingeru. #BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Aingeru is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Atunes moves away from the strike by Aingeru.
Aingeru misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aingeru blocks a jab.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aingeru has time to react.
Aingeru tries to clinch up but Atunes circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aingeru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aingeru 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.
Aingeru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Aingeru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes throws a counter high kick but Aingeru was just alert enough to avoid it.
Atunes swings for the body but Aingeru moves out of range.
Atunes lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Aingeru has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atunes is stalling here.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Atunes is trying to maintain a safe position but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns Atunes into the cage.#T2#
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body.
Edison Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aingeru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atuness head.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aingerus head.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Atunes.
Aingeru is breathing heavily.
Atunes misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Aingeru.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Aingeru.
Atunes looking to stall.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aingerus head.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aingeru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Atunes.
Atunes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aingeru up against the cage.
Aingeru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aingeru takes a shot to the head.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Atunes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Atunes throws a right and a left that Aingeru avoids nicely.
Aingeru darts in trying to clinch
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Aingeru swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aingeru thinking. #KD#
Atunes lands a big head kick that sends Aingeru tumbling to the mat! Atunes takes a step backwards and waves Aingeru back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Aingeru is rocked!
Aingeru misses with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a left to the body.
Aingeru is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes scores with a shot to the body.
Atunes lands with a nice body punch.
Atunes fakes the body blow, causing Aingeru to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Aingeru goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edison Atunes!
Edison Atunes retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Edison Atunes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Josu Aingeru stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 57
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Aingeru throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aingeru throws a hook but Di Lodovico blocks it.#KD#
Aingeru drops Di Lodovico with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Di Lodovico looks back up at him and smiles so Aingeru waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Di Lodovico is rocked!#KD#
Aingeru feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Di Lodovico sprawling to the canvas! Di Lodovico rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aingeru finish him?!
Di Lodovico is still on wobbly legs! Can Aingeru finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aingeru moves in close and cracks Di Lodovico with a massive right hand! Di Lodovico, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Aingeru!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josu Aingeru!
After winning the bout, Josu Aingeru thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RapidFC 53
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Aingeru misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Aingeru.
We've been told by Aingeru's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aingeru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minaj paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minaj ducks under a wild hook from Aingeru.#CL#
Aingeru clinches with his opponent.
Minaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aingeru or not.
Aingeru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minaj.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Minaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Minaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Minaj.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Minaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Minaj leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aingeru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minaj backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minaj working aggressively here.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Aingeru lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru lands with a left to the head.
Minaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow. #BC2#
Minaj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aingeru.
Minaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Minaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aingeru doesn't seem bothered though.
Minaj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Minaj swings for the body but Aingeru moves out of range.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Minaj is having none of it. #KD#
Aingeru sends Minaj crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Aingeru is motioning to the referee to let Minaj up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Minaj is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Aingeru rushes Minaj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minaj is still on wobbly legs! Can Aingeru finish him?
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minaj misses with some punches.
Minaj blocking some punches.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Minaj blocking some punches.
Minaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minaj blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Aingeru.
Minaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minaj tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Minaj.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Minaj blocks an uppercut.
Minaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minaj blocks an uppercut.
Minaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minaj blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Minaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minaj.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Minaj.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Minaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minaj blocking some punches.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Minaj is trying to maintain a safe position but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns Minaj into the cage.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Minaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Minaj seems to have recovered his senses.
Aingeru misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Minaj manages to break the clinch.
Minaj throws a looping overhand right but Aingeru ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Minaj with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Minaj gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Aingeru gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josu Aingeru!
A relieved looking Josu Aingeru 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: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 29
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Aingeru misses.
Aingeru wants to clinch up but Bissainthe keeps it at a distance.
It appears Bissainthe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bissainthe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy left from Aingeru finds it's target.
Aingeru throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Aingeru wants to clinch but Bissainthe slips to the side
and Bissainthe counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Aingeru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bissainthe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bissainthe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bissainthe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bissainthe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
A short left from Aingeru.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bissainthe misses with a punch on the inside.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Bissainthe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bissainthe lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Bissainthe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Bissainthe has a couple of punches blocked by Aingeru.
Bissainthe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bissainthe has a couple of punches blocked by Aingeru.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bissainthe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bissainthe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bissainthe presses Aingeru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bissainthe misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Aingeru - that landed with a thud.
Bissainthe presses Aingeru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bissainthe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bissainthe blocking some punches.
Bissainthe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bissainthe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bissainthe tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Bissainthe back against the cage.
Bissainthe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bissainthe misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bissainthe misses with some punches. #T2#
Good body shot from Aingeru.
Bissainthe lands an uppercut.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Bissainthe blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands a shoulder strike.
Bissainthe lands with a short shot to the head.
Bissainthe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Bissainthe blocks it.
Bissainthe gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bissainthe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bissainthe scores with a shot to the side of Aingeru's head.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bissainthe.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Bissainthe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the side of Bissainthe's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bissainthe. #T3#
Aingeru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bissainthe has a couple of punches blocked by Aingeru.
A nice left hand lands by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Bissainthe struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
A short right from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands a shot to the body.
Aingeru looks winded!
Bissainthe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bissainthe lands a right hand.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Bissainthe presses Aingeru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Bissainthe scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards. #T4#
Bissainthe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru presses Bissainthe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aingeru takes a shot to the head.
Bissainthe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aingeru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Aingeru on the inside.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Bissainthe blocking some punches.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Bissainthe.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Bissainthe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bissainthe.
Aingeru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bissainthe fails to land.
Aingeru is looking for a takedown.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toussaint Bissainthe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aingeru tries to clinch up but Bissainthe circles away and keeps his distance.
Aingeru throws a poor cross that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aingeru throws a lazy uppercut
and Bissainthe counters with a nice body shot.
Aingeru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bissainthe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aingeru tries to clinch up
and Bissainthe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aingeru throws a lazy right hand but Bissainthe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aingeru fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru throws a right hand that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Josu Aingeru has been cut.
Bissainthe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aingeru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bissainthe scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Aingeru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aingeru takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bissainthe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Josu Aingeru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aingeru is breathing heavily.
Bissainthe digs a good hook to Aingeru's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bissainthe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aingeru.
Bissainthe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bissainthe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aingeru.
Bissainthe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aingeru. Aingeru circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bissainthe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aingeru if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bissainthe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aingerus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Aingeru is rocked!
Bissainthe takes one to the chin there.
Aingeru throws the left hand but Bissainthe avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Aingeru throws a jab but it's blocked by Bissainthe. #KD#
Bissainthe waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Aingeru. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Aingeru to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Aingeru is still in real trouble! Can Bissainthe finish him?
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.
Bissainthe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bissainthe throws a big elbow that misses.
Aingeru seems to have recovered his senses.
Bissainthe 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.
Bissainthe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aingeru takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bissainthe working the ground and pound.
Aingeru takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bissainthe lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bissainthe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aingeru 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.
Bissainthe throws an elbow but Aingeru slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Bissainthe.
Aingeru being controlled for a moment.
Bissainthe lands an elbow.
Aingeru takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aingeru taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bissainthe scoring with punches and elbows.
Aingeru is not content to let Bissainthe control the position. #T4#
Bissainthe throws an elbow but Aingeru slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bissainthe controls the position.
Bissainthe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bissainthe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bissainthe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Bissainthe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Bissainthe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bissainthe scores with punches from side control.
Bissainthe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aingeru is trying to control Bissainthe's posture but Bissainthe avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toussaint Bissainthe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Aingeru moves out of range of the strikes.
Aingeru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bissainthe moves away.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aingeru moves away.
Bissainthe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aingeru.
Bissainthe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bissainthe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aingeru finds it's way round the side to connect with Bissainthe's head.
Bissainthe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bissainthe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aingeru can do to turn this around?
Bissainthe lands a glancing blow to the side of Aingeru's head.
Aingeru closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bissainthe counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru moves to clinch but Bissainthe breaks away
and Bissainthe counters with a nice uppercut.
Aingeru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bissainthe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bissainthe thows a body kick. Aingeru tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bissainthe cracks a nice hook into Aingeru's ribs.
Nice jab there from Bissainthe. #KD#
Bissainthe cracks Aingeru with a big right hand and Aingeru goes down!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bissainthe cracks Aingeru with a solid left hand.
Bissainthe postures up in Aingeru's guard and throws a big left but Aingeru blocks it.
Toussaint Bissainthe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bissainthe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bissainthe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Aingeru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bissainthe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bissainthe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aingeru is keeping the position for now.
Bissainthe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aingeru keeping moving, preventing Bissainthe from controlling successfully.
Aingeru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bissainthe distracts Aingeru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aingeru can't keep his opponent in guard - Bissainthe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Bissainthe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bissainthe uses his free foot to push down on Aingeru's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aingeru.
Aingeru is bucking up trying to escape but Bissainthe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aingeru is squirming around, avoiding Bissainthe's attempts to control the action.
Bissainthe with shots to the head and body - Aingeru looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bissainthe controlling from mount.
Bissainthe prevents Aingeru from getting the reversal.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Bissainthe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bissainthe with shots to the head and body - Aingeru looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bissainthe with good strikes from the mount here!
Bissainthe looking to ground and pound his opponent to 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!
Bissainthe looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Aingeru covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toussaint Bissainthe!
Toussaint Bissainthe retains his welterweight title!
Toussaint Bissainthe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Josu Aingeru was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 46
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Dawoud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Aingeru's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Josu Aingeru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawoud wants to clinch up but Aingeru keeps it at a distance.
Aingeru tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dawoud manages to circle out of the way.
Dawoud throws a body punch but Aingeru moves out of range.
Aingeru tries to counter by clinching up but Dawoud breaks away and moves out of range.
Dawoud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dawoud ducks under a wild hook from Aingeru.#CL#
Dawoud tries to keep at a distance but Aingeru has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Dawoud manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Dawoud gets tackled into the cage by Aingeru. Aingeru maintains the clinch.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Dawoud pushes Aingeru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Aingeru darts in and clinches Dawoud up against the cage.
Dawoud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud.
Dawoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC2#
Dawoud breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Aingeru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawoud, pushing him back against the cage.
Aingeru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dawoud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Aingeru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dawoud lands with a right to the head.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Aingeru gets through Dawoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Aingeru.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the side of Dawoud's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aingeru lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Dawoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Aingeru has closed the distance and engaged Dawoud in a clinch. #T2#
Aingeru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru pushes Dawoud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Dawoud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Aingeru does it's job there.#CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawoud is looking to clinch.
Dawoud tries to clinch but Aingeru is having none of it. #CL#
Aingeru has closed the distance and engaged Dawoud in a clinch.
Aingeru lands a left hand.
Aingeru tries to throw a body punch but Dawoud avoids it by throwing Aingeru back against the cage.
Aingeru presses Dawoud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Dawoud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL#
Aingeru darts in and clinches Dawoud up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Dawoud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dawoud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aingeru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dawoud can turn it around.#BC2#
Dawoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dawoud lands a left hand.
Dawoud looking to slow down the pace here.
Dawoud is trying to break the clinch but Aingeru has him pressed against the cage.
Dawoud blocking some punches.
Dawoud tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Dawoud back against the cage.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawoud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawoud.
Dawoud trying to stall but Aingeru improves his position. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru throws a hook but Dawoud blocks it.
Dawoud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aingeru with a body shot.
Dawoud fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4##CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Dawoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawoud's elbow.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Dawoud breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Aingeru instigates a clinch.
Dawoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch. #CL#
Aingeru moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Aingeru has Dawoud up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawoud moves forwards but Aingeru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aingeru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aingeru lands a lovely overhand right.
Aingeru misses with a hook
and Dawoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Aingeru circles away.
Dawoud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Aingeru clinches.
Aingeru lands a shoulder strike.
Dawoud tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aingeru lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aingerus head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aingeru misses with the head strike. #T1#
Dawoud looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aingeru wants to take the fight to the mat but Dawoud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawoud. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawoud slips under a jab from Aingeru.
Dawoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Aingeru misses its intended target.
Aingeru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawoud can do to turn this around?
Aingeru misses the body punch
and Aingeru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Josu Aingeru has been cut.
Dawoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Aingeru rushes Dawoud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Josu Aingeru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Dawoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aingeru.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch. #CL#
Dawoud gets tackled into the cage by Aingeru. Aingeru maintains the clinch.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Dawoud.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Dawoud.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Dawoud tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Dawoud back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dawoud is trying to maintain a safe position but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns Dawoud into the cage.#BC2#
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Aingeru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the side of Dawoud's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dawoud.#T3##BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Aingeru misses.
Dawoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aingeru throws out the jab.
Dawoud slips a jab from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a nice shot to the body.
Aingeru throws a combination. Dawoud tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Aingeru moves into range and clinches up with Dawoud.
Aingeru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawoud backwards.
Dawoud blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Dawoud manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Aingeru has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Dawoud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawoud tries to clinch but Aingeru moves out of range.
Aingeru tries to counter by clinching up but Dawoud breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Aingeru looks to land a right hand but Dawoud moved out of range.#CL#
Aingeru has closed the distance and engaged Dawoud in a clinch.
Dawoud misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawoud tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dawoud forces Aingeru back against the cage and clinches.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Dawoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Aingeru. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Aingeru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aingeru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aingeru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL#
Aingeru has closed the distance and engaged Dawoud in a clinch. #BC2#
Dawoud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Aingeru moves into the clinch successfully.
Dawoud misses with a body punch.
Dawoud blocking some punches.
Dawoud is looking to control Aingeru's arms but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawoud has his back to the cage.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Dawoud blocks it.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawoud tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru tries to work over Dawoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aingeru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Dawoud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru gets through Dawoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru tries to work over Dawoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aingeru letting Dawoud take a breather here.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Aingeru digs a right hand into Dawoud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dawoud's gas tank.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Aingeru darts in and clinches Dawoud up against the cage.#BC2#
Dawoud manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Aingeru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Aingeru.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dawoud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aingeru works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aingeru misses with a left hand
and Dawoud counters with a straight right hand.
Aingeru moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawoud wants to clinch.#T2##CL#
Aingeru darts in and clinches Dawoud up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud.
Dawoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawoud looking to stall.
Dawoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawoud's elbow.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dawoud is looking for the big counter here.
Dawoud avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Dawoud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Dawoud tries to clinch there but Aingeru circles away.
Aingeru scores with a sloppy right hand. Dawoud should have avoided that one.
Dawoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Aingeru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Dawoud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Dawoud blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aingeru.
Aingeru struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawoud controls his hands.
Dawoud lands a shoulder strike.
Dawoud lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Dawoud manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Aingeru moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Aingeru.
Despite the aggression on Dawoud's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Aingeru moves into range and clinches up with Dawoud.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawoud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Aingeru clinches with his opponent.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Dawoud digs a right hand underneath Aingeru's ribcage. Aingeru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Dawoud - that landed with a thud.
Dawoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dawoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Dawoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dawoud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Aingeru has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawoud is leaning against Aingeru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru'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.
#R4##CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Dawoud lands a left hand.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Dawoud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aingeru.
Dawoud is working Aingeru over against the cage.
Dawoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawoud just leaning against Aingeru, taking a breather.
Dawoud digs a right hand into Aingeru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aingeru's gas tank.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Dawoud blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Dawoud.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawoud.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dawoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru cracks Dawoud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Dawoud moves in looking to clinch but Aingeru pushes him off.#CL#
Aingeru takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch.
Dawoud tries to clinch up but Aingeru circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Aingeru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dawoud stalling in the clinch but Aingeru improves position. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Aingeru circles away.
Aingeru misses with a left hand
and Dawoud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dawoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Aingeru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aingeru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawoud ducks right into an uppercut from Aingeru. #T2##CL#
Aingeru pushes Dawoud up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawoud tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Dawoud back against the cage.
Dawoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dawoud on the inside.
Dawoud stalling in the clinch but Aingeru improves position.
Dawoud scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Dawoud. #BC2#
Dawoud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawoud is looking to clinch but Aingeru is avoiding it.
Aingeru fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Dawoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut.
Aingeru misses with a series of wild punches.
As Aingeru backs off Dawoud throws a huge counter combo but Aingeru manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Dawoud gets tackled into the cage by Aingeru. Aingeru maintains the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Dawoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Aingeru clinches up against the cage.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Aingeru takes the fight into the clinch.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru tries to throw a body punch but Dawoud avoids it by throwing Aingeru back against the cage.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Dawoud. #BC2#
Dawoud manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Aingeru clinches. #T4#
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawoud.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aingeru takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aingeru.
Dawoud is trying to break the clinch but Aingeru has him pressed against the cage.
Dawoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Josu Aingeru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Dawoud wants to clinch.
Aingeru with a jab.
Aingeru misses with a double jab
and Dawoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Aingeru circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru throws a hook but Dawoud blocks it.
Dawoud staying out of range there.#CL#
Aingeru clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dawoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Aingeru moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dawoud manages to break the clinch.
Dawoud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aingeru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aingeru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aingeru misses with a hook.#CL#
Aingeru rushes Dawoud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dawoud tries to stall but Aingeru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aingeru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Dawoud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru stalks Dawoud and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dawoud's face. Dawoud staggers backwards, shaken.
Aingeru throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Dawoud is rocked!
Josu Aingeru is winning the standup battle so far.
Aingeru digs a good body shot into Dawoud's ribs.#CL#
Aingeru moves into range and clinches up with Dawoud.#BC2#
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aingeru lands a head shot.
Dawoud is still on wobbly legs! Can Aingeru finish him?
Aingeru scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Aingeru pushes Dawoud up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dawoud on the side of the head.
Dawoud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Aingeru misses the target.
Dawoud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Aingeru forces Dawoud back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawoud.
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.#BC2#
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Dawoud is looking to clinch but Aingeru is avoiding it.
Aingeru tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dawoud manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Dawoud pushes Aingeru up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dawoud blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Dawoud effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Dawoud breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Aingeru has managed to clinch.
Dawoud seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Dawoud manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Aingeru clinches with his opponent.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Josu Aingeru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawoud is looking to control Aingeru's arms but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawoud has his back to the cage.
Dawoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Dawoud.
Aingeru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawoud's efforts to push away.#T4#
Dawoud taking a breather.
Dawoud misses with a body punch.
Aingeru prevents Dawoud from breaking the clinch.
Dawoud lands a nice shot to the body.
Aingeru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawoud backwards.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru keeps control of Dawoud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dawoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osman Dawoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josu Aingeru!
A very excited looking Josu Aingeru 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: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 23
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Aingeru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Aingeru moves into the clinch.
Dawoud is looking to control Aingeru's arms but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawoud has his back to the cage.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Dawoud.
Dawoud misses with some punches.
Dawoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Dawoud misses with some punches.
Dawoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Dawoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawoud has Aingeru pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawoud wants to stall.
Dawoud misses with a body punch.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru misses with the head strike. #T1#
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aingeru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dawoud can turn it around.
Dawoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawoud tries to stall but Aingeru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dawoud content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Dawoud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dawoud can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Good body shot from Aingeru.
Dawoud stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Osman Dawoud.#CL#
Dawoud tries to keep at a distance but Aingeru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dawoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawoud.
Dawoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dawoud is trying to stall. #T2#
Dawoud gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dawoud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dawoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a nice uppercut.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawoud.
Dawoud content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dawoud working aggressively here.
Dawoud misses with some punches.
Dawoud tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow. #T3#
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru misses with a body punch.
Dawoud tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawoud backwards.
Aingeru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawoud backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud.
Dawoud stalling in the clinch but Aingeru improves position.
Dawoud pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dawoud tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Dawoud back against the cage.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Dawoud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Dawoud wants to stall.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud.
Dawoud misses with a body punch.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Dawoud.
Dawoud blocking some punches.
Dawoud tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Aingeru.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aingeru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawoud blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aingeru lands a body shot.
Dawoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aingerus head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Osman Dawoud will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aingeru lands a nice shot that snaps Dawoud's head back. #CL#
Aingeru clinches up against the cage.
Dawoud just leaning against Aingeru, taking a breather.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Dawoud blocks it.
Dawoud tries to stall but Aingeru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dawoud blocking some punches.
Dawoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Dawoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dawoud is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawoud tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawoud taking a breather.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Dawoud.
Dawoud is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Aingeru controlling the action here for a moment.
Aingeru lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawoud backwards.
Dawoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Dawoud taking a breather.
Dawoud effectively controlling the action here.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawoud.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawoud.
Dawoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Aingeru breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL#
Dawoud tries to keep at a distance but Aingeru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dawoud is trying to maintain a safe position but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns Dawoud into the cage.
Dawoud blocks an uppercut.
Dawoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawoud avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
Dawoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Dawoud stalling in the clinch but Aingeru improves position.
Aingeru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dawoud backwards.
Dawoud wants to stall. #T3#
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud has a couple of punches blocked by Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawoud backwards.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aingeru as Dawoud tries to tie him up.
Dawoud is trying to stall.
Dawoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dawoud blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Dawoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru. #T4#
Dawoud tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Dawoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Josu Aingeru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawoud tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Dawoud looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aingeru.
Dawoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Dawoud.
Aingeru scores with a hook to the body.
Dawoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the side of Dawoud's head.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawoud backwards.
Dawoud blocking some punches.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru digs a right hand into Dawoud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dawoud's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aingeru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aingeru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawoud moves away.
Aingeru misses with a left hand
letting Dawoud counter with a right hand.
Aingeru tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawoud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Dawoud misses.
Aingeru tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dawoud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aingeru loads up on a big right hand but Dawoud slips the punch.
Aingeru moves to clinch but Dawoud breaks away
and Dawoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Josu Aingeru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Aingeru moves into range and clinches up with Dawoud.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Aingeru blocking some punches. #T1#
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
Aingeru tries to work over Dawoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aingeru tries to throw a body punch but Dawoud avoids it by throwing Aingeru back against the cage.
Dawoud is leaning against Aingeru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
Dawoud is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aingeru lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Dawoud.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dawoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dawoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru gets through Dawoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
A right hook to the body lands for Aingeru.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dawoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dawoud trying to stall but Aingeru improves his position.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru pushes Dawoud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawoud.
Dawoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Dawoud.
Aingeru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud misses with a body punch.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawoud blocking some punches.
Dawoud tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Dawoud back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawoud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aingeru as Dawoud tries to tie him up.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru misses with a punch to the body.
Dawoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawoud digs a right hand underneath Aingeru's ribcage. Aingeru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dawoud is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aingeru is keeping busy.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Dawoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Dawoud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aingeru is working Dawoud over against the cage.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawoud misses with a body punch.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Dawoud.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dawoud.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Dawoud misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osman Dawoud.
I think Dawoud 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RapidFC 39
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Appalusu shoots in for a takedown but Aingeru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Appalusu dives in and grabs Aingeru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aingeru pushes down on Appalusu's head and hops out.
Aingeru connects with a nice looking jab.
Appalusu fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alzonz Appalusu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Appalusu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aingeru prevents it.
Appalusu tries for a takedown but Aingeru manages to get underhooks.
Aingeru prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Aingeru on the inside.
Appalusu is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Appalusu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Appalusu is trying to drag Aingeru to the mat but Aingeru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Aingeru scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Appalusu has Aingeru pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aingeru manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aingeru lands a body shot.
Aingeru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Appalusu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aingeru gets through Appalusu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Appalusu is trying to drag Aingeru to the mat but Aingeru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Appalusu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Appalusu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aingeru gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
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!
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aingeru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Aingeru lands a hook that snaps the head of Appalusu backwards.
Aingeru lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Appalusu is rocked!
Nice body punch from Aingeru - that landed with a thud.
Oh Appalusu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Aingeru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Appalusu seems to have got his legs back now.
Aingeru creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Appalusu with a big uppercut! Appalusu tries to clinch up but Aingeru pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Appalusu to the mat! Appalusu covers up and Aingeru unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josu Aingeru!
An out of breath Josu Aingeru thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RapidFC 35
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Aingeru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolverk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aingeru is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aingeru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aingeru 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.
Aingeru fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolverk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolverk misses the shot to the body.
Bolverk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolverk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aingeru manages to avoid it.
Aingeru is looking to clinch.
Aingeru looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aingeru misses with a body shot.
Bolverk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Jormungand Bolverk has been cut.
Aingeru tries to clinch up but Bolverk circles away and keeps his distance.
Aingeru slips under a jab from Bolverk.#CL#
Aingeru forces Bolverk back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Bolverk breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolverk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aingeru closes the distance but Bolverk moves to the side
and Bolverk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Aingeru misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Bolverk - just one landing.
Bolverk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aingeru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aingeru moves in looking to clinch but Bolverk pushes him off.
Aingeru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolverk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolverk digs a good body shot into Aingeru's ribs.
Aingeru moves in looking to clinch but Bolverk pushes him off.
Aingeru lands an overhand right.
Bolverk misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Aingeru has Bolverk up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolverk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bolverk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolverk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aingeru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolverk circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Aingeru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aingeru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aingeru throws a looping overhand right but Bolverk ducks down to avoid it.
Aingeru throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolverk keeps the fight on the outside.
Aingeru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolverk.
Aingeru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aingeru tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bolverk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolverk works the jab nicely.#CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bolverk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru tries to clinch up but Bolverk circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Bolverk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aingeru tries to clinch there but Bolverk circles away.
Aingeru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolverk throws out the jab.
Aingeru tries to close the distance and clinch but Bolverk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Aingeru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolverk throws a low kick but Aingeru moves out of range easily.
Bolverk lands a nice hook to Aingeru's body. Aingeru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aingeru looks to land a left hand but Bolverk moved out of range nicely.
Aingeru is looking to clinch.
Bolverk throws a body punch but Aingeru moves out of range.
Aingeru tries to clinch there but Bolverk circles away.
Bolverk misses with a low kick.
Bolverk tries to bum rush Aingeru with a series of wild strikes but Aingeru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bolverk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aingeru tries to clinch up.
Bolverk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aingeru throws out the jab.
Bolverk misses with a wild body shot.
Bolverk with a hook.#CL#
Aingeru has Bolverk up against the cage in a clinch.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Aingeru keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bolverk's efforts to push away.
Bolverk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolverk can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Bolverk manages to break the clinch.
Aingeru wants to clinch up but Bolverk keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolverk! But no joy.
Bolverk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aingeru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolverk.
Aingeru ducks under a wild hook from Bolverk.
Aingeru scores with a nice strike.
Aingeru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bolverk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Aingeru.
Bolverk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aingeru doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolverk misses with a double jab. #CL#
Aingeru takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jormungand Bolverk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jormungand Bolverk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aingeru is looking to clinch. #CL#
Aingeru clinches up against the cage.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolverk wants to get back to striking at distance but Aingeru won't allow it.
Aingeru keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bolverk's efforts to push away.
Bolverk tries to circle away but Aingeru has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Bolverk breaks from the clinch.
Bolverk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Bolverk moves out of range.
Bolverk throws a shot to the body.
Bolverk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aingeru's head.
Aingeru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolverk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Josu Aingeru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aingeru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bolverk misses with a left hand #CL#
and Aingeru counters by moving into the clinch.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolverk is trying to push Aingeru away but Aingeru has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Aingeru lands with a left to the head.
Bolverk tries to circle away but Aingeru has him pinned against the cage.
Bolverk working hard to break the clinch.
Aingeru has Bolverk pressed against the cage, preventing Bolverk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aingeru lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolverk backwards.
Bolverk is looking to break free of the clinch but Aingeru has double underhooks.
Bolverk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru. #BC2#
Bolverk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Bolverk.
Aingeru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolverk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolverk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolverk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolverk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bolverk looks to score with a jab to the body but Aingeru is just out of range.
Aingeru is looking to counter the offense by Bolverk and move into the clinch.
Bolverk avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Aingeru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolverk was well out of range. Poor timing from Aingeru.
Aingeru moves in looking to clinch but Bolverk pushes him off.#CL#
Aingeru rushes Bolverk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bolverk tries to break the clinch but Aingeru is controlling the position.
Aingeru keeps control of Bolverk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolverk is trying to force a seperation but Aingeru has the dominant position.
Bolverk wants to get back to striking at distance but Aingeru won't allow it.
Aingeru cracks Bolverk with a nice body shot.
Bolverk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aingeru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolverk.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aingeru.
Bolverk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Josu Aingeru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bolverk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Aingeru takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Bolverk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolverk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolverk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aingeru keeps control of Bolverk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bolverk is trying to break the clinch but Aingeru has him pressed against the cage.
Aingeru gets through Bolverk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru lands a nice uppercut.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Bolverk has had enough of the clinch but Aingeru keeps him there for the moment.
Bolverk tries to break free but Aingeru pushes him back against the cage.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Bolverk has had enough of the clinch but Aingeru keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Bolverk tries to circle away but Aingeru has him pinned against the cage.
Bolverk has had enough of the clinch but Aingeru keeps him there for the moment.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolverk tries to break free but Aingeru pushes him back against the cage.
Bolverk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bolverk wants to break free but Aingeru has control.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Aingeru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolverk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolverk missing with a left hand there. Aingeru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolverk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolverk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aingeru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolverk moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolverk thuds his right hand into Aingeru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bolverk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aingeru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolverk scrambles back to his feet.
Aingeru fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jormungand Bolverk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Aingeru connects with a right hand. Bolverk shakes it off.
Bolverk lands with an uppercut that bounces Aingeru off the cage and back into range.
Aingeru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aingeru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolverk connects with a crisp jab.
Bolverk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aingeru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolverk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolverk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aingeru with a body shot.
Aingeru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aingeru throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolverk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aingeru wants to clinch.
Aingeru is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Bolverk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Bolverk misses.
Bolverk slips under a jab from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands with an overhand left.
Bolverk digs a good hook to Aingeru's body. #CL#
Aingeru rushes Bolverk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bolverk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Bolverk.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Aingeru can't find room to land a body shot as Bolverk controls the action.
Aingeru lands a shoulder strike.
Aingeru keeps control of Bolverk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bolverk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolverk is trying to break the clinch but Aingeru is controlling him.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the side of Bolverk's head. #T2#
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolverk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aingeru.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolverk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bolverk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolverk.
Bolverk letting Aingeru take a breather here.
Aingeru misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aingeru.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Aingeru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Aingeru.
Bolverk looks to throw the jab but Aingeru is out of range.
Aingeru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolverk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aingeru throws a looping overhand right but Bolverk ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Aingeru swings widly with a right hand
and Bolverk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aingeru looks to throw the jab but Bolverk is out of range.
Bolverk misses with a straight left.
Aingeru closes the distance but Bolverk moves to the side
and Bolverk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aingeru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bolverk throws a hook but Aingeru avoids it easily.
Bolverk cracks Aingeru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bolverk misses with a straight left.
Bolverk drops his hands momentarily and Aingeru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bolverk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aingeru under the eye.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut.
Aingeru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aingeru wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aingeru throws a right hand that misses
letting Bolverk counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aingeru tries to clinch but Bolverk moves out of range. #T4#
Aingeru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bolverk slips under a jab.
Aingeru wants to clinch up but Bolverk keeps it at a distance.
Bolverk throws a lazy right hand but Aingeru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolverk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aingeru scores with a punch to the head.
Aingeru 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.
Bolverk lands a nice shot to the body.
Aingeru misses the jab.
Aingeru misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bolverk to counter with a crisp jab.
Aingeru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolverk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aingeru throws out a loose jab but Bolverk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bolverk counters with a series of strikes. Aingeru will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Josu Aingeru did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jormungand Bolverk'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.
#R4#
Bolverk misses with a body kick.
Aingeru darts in trying to clinch
and Bolverk counters with a nice body shot.
Aingeru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolverk! But no joy.
Jormungand Bolverk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolverk works over Aingeru's head and body with a nice combination.
Bolverk connects with the punch.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Bolverk moves out of range.
Bolverk looks to score with a jab to the body but Aingeru is just out of range.#CL#
Aingeru rushes Bolverk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Aingeru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolverk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolverk scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolverk lands a jab to the nose.
Aingeru looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1##CL#
Aingeru instigates a clinch.
Bolverk wants to get back to striking at distance but Aingeru won't allow it.
Bolverk blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Bolverk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolverk tests Aingeru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aingeru misses with a body punch
and Bolverk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolverk slips a jab and a cross from Aingeru. #CL#
Aingeru instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bolverk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aingeru throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolverk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolverk moves out of range as Aingeru strikes.
Bolverk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolverk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aingeru doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolverk moves away from the strike by Aingeru.
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!
Bolverk swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Aingeru counters by clinching up. #T2#
Bolverk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aingeru has him pressed against the cage.
Bolverk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aingeru prevents Bolverk from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Bolverk breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aingeru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolverk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aingeru was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolverk.#CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bolverk breaks the clinch.
Aingeru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aingeru looks to land a right hand but Bolverk moved out of range.
Aingeru slips a straight right by Bolverk.
Bolverk throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Bolverk.
Bolverk is trying to break free.
Bolverk can't break the clinch. #T3#
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru prevents Bolverk from breaking the clinch.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Aingeru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolverk is trying to force a seperation but Aingeru has the dominant position.
Aingeru prevents Bolverk from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Bolverk manages to break the clinch.
Aingeru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aingeru moves out of range of the strikes.
Aingeru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolverk.
Aingeru misses with a wild combination.
Aingeru is looking to clinch.
Aingeru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolverk slips under a jab.
Aingeru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Aingeru closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Bolverk to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolverk keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolverk throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolverk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aingeru moves away.
Bolverk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aingeru.
Aingeru staying out of range there.
Bolverk throws the left hand but Aingeru avoids the punch easily.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut.
Bolverk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aingeru.
Aingeru slips a jab from Bolverk.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Aingeru clinches up with Bolverk and pushes him back against the cage.
Aingeru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jormungand Bolverk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jormungand Bolverk'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. 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.
#R5##CL#
Aingeru clinches up with Bolverk and pushes him back against the cage.
Bolverk tries to circle away but Aingeru has him pinned against the cage.
Bolverk can't break the clinch.
Bolverk is trying to break the clinch but Aingeru has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Bolverk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Aingeru misses its intended target.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Bolverk moves away
and Bolverk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Bolverk is having none of it.
Bolverk keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolverk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aingeru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolverk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aingeru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolverk looks to score with a jab to the body but Aingeru is just out of range.
Aingeru looks to land a left hand but Bolverk moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bolverk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolverk misses with a hook.
Bolverk swats away the attempt to clinch by Aingeru.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Aingeru.
Aingeru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aingeru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolverk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolverk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolverk moves out of range as Aingeru strikes.
Aingeru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolverk circles away quickly and effectively.
Aingeru fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Aingeru moves into the clinch.
Bolverk wants to break free but Aingeru has control.
Bolverk wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Bolverk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Bolverk there.
Aingeru takes one to the side of the head.
Bolverk swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Bolverk slips under a jab from Aingeru.
Bolverk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Bolverk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut. Bolverk saw that one coming.
Aingeru tries to clinch up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aingeru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolverk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bolverk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aingeru moves in looking to clinch but Bolverk pushes him off.
Aingeru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aingeru wants to clinch up but Bolverk keeps it at a distance.
Bolverk lands a nice shot that snaps Aingeru's head back.
Bolverk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aingeru looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolverk is just out of range.#T3#
Bolverk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aingeru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bolverk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aingeru ducks under a wild hook from Bolverk.
Bolverk lands a slapping body shot.
Aingeru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aingeru throws a shot from downtown. Bolverk moves away and avoids it.
Bolverk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aingeru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bolverk misses with a looping left.
Aingeru moves out of range of the strikes.
Aingeru lands a slapping body shot.
Bolverk misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aingeru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolverk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Aingeru throws a series of punches but Bolverk avoids them all with ease.
Bolverk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aingeru darts in trying to clinch
and Bolverk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aingeru thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aingeru misses with an uppercut
and Bolverk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolverk throws a hook but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Aingeru.
Aingeru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aingeru throws a right and a left that Bolverk avoids nicely.
Aingeru tries to clinch up.
Aingeru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bolverk has time to react.
Aingeru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolverk to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jormungand Bolverk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bolverk 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:49
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 47:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jormungand Bolverk!
Jormungand Bolverk is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jormungand Bolverk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Josu Aingeru had this to say: 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 30
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Aingeru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Samuelson. Samuelson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Samuelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aingeru is fending him off so far but Samuelson persists. Nope, Aingeru circles away and we're back to standing.
Samuelson 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.
Samuelson shoots in for a takedown but Aingeru shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Samuelson jumps guard but Aingeru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Josu Aingeru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Samuelson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aingeru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Samuelson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aingeru walks away with a smile on his face. Samuelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Aingeru rushes Samuelson and presses him up against the cage.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but Aingeru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Samuelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aingeru smiles and moves away.
Samuelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aingeru defends it nicely.
Samuelson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Aingeru darts in and clinches Samuelson up against the cage.
Samuelson tries to pull guard but Aingeru won't allow it.
Samuelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aingeru scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samuelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aingeru just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Aingeru lands with a light punch inside.
Samuelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aingeru just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samuelson backwards.
Aingeru presses Samuelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aingeru lands a nice uppercut.
Aingeru 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.
Aingeru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samuelson backwards.
Samuelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Aingeru.
Samuelson jumps guard but Aingeru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aingeru pushes Samuelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru lands with a right to the head.
Samuelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aingeru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samuelson backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aingeru.
A short left from Aingeru.
Samuelson tries to pull guard but Aingeru holds him up against the cage and eventually Samuelson drops back down to his feet.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but Aingeru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Samuelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aingeru lands with a left to the head.
Samuelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aingeru just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Samuelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aingeru lands a nice uppercut.
Aingeru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samuelson or not.
Samuelson looks winded!
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but Aingeru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aingeru lands with a left to the head.
Samuelson tries to pull guard but Aingeru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Samuelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Aingeru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aingeru digs a right hand underneath Samuelson's ribcage. Samuelson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samuelson takes a shot to the head.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aingeru to keep the fight standing.
Aingeru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but Aingeru has him pressed against the cage.
Samuelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Samuelson pulls guard. #SUB2#
Samuelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aingeru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Samuelson on the ground.
Aingeru trying to control but Samuelson is working from the bottom.
Aingeru sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Samuelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Samuelson looking for subs off his back but Aingeru has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Samuelson actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aingeru prevents Samuelson from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Samuelson looking for submissions off his back.
Aingeru content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Samuelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aingeru takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Samuelson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Samuelson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Aingeru escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Aingeru!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru 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#
Aingeru scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Aingeru has closed the distance and engaged Samuelson in a clinch.
Aingeru scores with a shoulder strike.
Samuelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aingeru lands with a light punch inside.
Aingeru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samuelson or not.
Samuelson jumps guard but Aingeru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aingeru lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
Aingeru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aingeru lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Samuelson is rocked!
Samuelson jumps guard but Aingeru stands there with Samuelson around his waist. Samuelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Josu Aingeru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Samuelson.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but Aingeru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aingeru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samuelson is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Aingeru. #T1#
Aingeru lands a shot to the body.
Aingeru lands with a short shot to the head.
Aingeru scores with a hook to the body.
Aingeru digs a right hand into Samuelson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Samuelson's gas tank.
Aingeru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aingeru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Aingeru.
Still in the clinch, Aingeru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Samuelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Aingeru finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aingeru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aingeru lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Samuelson to his knees! Aingeru keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josu Aingeru!
Josu Aingeru retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Josu Aingeru thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RapidFC 26
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Aingeru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Akoni Jackson has been cut.
Aingeru scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Aingeru moves into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Aingeru.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Aingeru's head.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Jackson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru scores with a shoulder strike.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Good body shot from Aingeru.
Jackson wants to stall.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson just leaning against Aingeru, taking a breather.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Aingeru back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Aingeru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson cracks Aingeru with a nice body shot.#T3#
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Aingeru misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson. #T4#
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Aingeru.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
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 Akoni Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akoni Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aingeru wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Aingeru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aingeru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Aingeru misses.
Aingeru slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Aingeru moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson presses Aingeru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aingeru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Jackson gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Aingeru's head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akoni Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Aingeru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aingeru is breathing heavily.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aingeru.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Aingeru lands with a short shot to the head.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Jackson.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru blocking some punches. #T3#
Jackson tries to stall but Aingeru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aingeru digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru lands a right hand. #T4#
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Aingeru lands with a short shot to the head.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that 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!
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Aingeru.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akoni Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akoni Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aingeru throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson tries to move into range but Aingeru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aingeru lands with an overhand left.
Aingeru is looking to clinch.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Aingeru manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Aingeru closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action. #BC2#
Aingeru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aingeru.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aingeru manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aingeru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aingeru misses with a hook.#T1##CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Aingeru has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Aingeru lands a body shot.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Josu Aingeru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jackson cracks Aingeru with a nice body shot.
Jackson tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to stall but Aingeru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Aingeru.
Jackson tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Aingeru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Aingeru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson is working Aingeru over against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aingeru or not.
Aingeru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson blocking some punches. #T4#
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson pushes Aingeru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Still in the clinch, Aingeru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
A short uppercut from Aingeru.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josu Aingeru.
I think Jackson 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akoni Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Akoni Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Josu Aingeru spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 24
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Aingeru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winkle momentarily.
Josu Aingeru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Winkle feints and as Aingeru raises his hands in defense, Winkle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aingeru keeping moving, preventing Winkle from controlling successfully.
Winkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Aingeru is retaining full guard.
Aingeru trying to keep a closed guard but Winkle is proving a slippery customer.
Winkle wants to control from the top but Aingeru keeps moving.
Aingeru 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aingeru pulls Winkle in to control the position. #T1#
Aingeru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winkle manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Winkle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aingeru controls the pace.
Winkle has Aingeru pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Winkle 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.
Aingeru trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winkle trying to keep a closed guard but Aingeru is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Winkle has his foot on Aingeru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aingeru works his way back into a safe position though.
Winkle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aingeru is stalling in the full guard.
Winkle has control of Aingeru's left arm, preventing Aingeru from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Aingeru clinches up against the cage.
Aingeru lands a hook that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Winkle wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Winkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winkle has Aingeru pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aingeru manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Winkle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aingeru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Josu Aingeru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Winkle.
Winkle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aingeru prevents it.
Aingeru is pressed up against the cage. Winkle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aingeru down to the mat. Aingeru avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Aingeru clinches.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
Aingeru gets through Winkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Winkle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aingeru scores with a shoulder strike.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Aingeru. #ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aingeru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Winkle is trying to pull guard but Aingeru has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aingeru.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Aingeru finish him?
Aingeru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aingeru gets underhooks to prevent Winkle's takedown attempt.
Winkle seems to have recovered his senses.
Winkle looks winded!
Winkle has Aingeru pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aingeru manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aingeru is working Winkle over against the cage.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the side of Winkle's head.
A short right from Aingeru on the inside.
Winkle is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru 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##KD#
Aingeru lands a big right hand that sends Winkle crashing to the mat! Aingeru stays standing though and waves Winkle back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Tony Winkle has been cut.#CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Aingeru scores with a shoulder strike.
Winkle is working for takedown but Aingeru is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aingeru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winkle tries to pull guard but Aingeru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aingeru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winkles head.
Winkle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aingeru pulls his leg out and moves away.
Josu Aingeru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Winkle.
Winkle shoots in looking for a takedown. Aingeru tries to sprawl out of it but Winkle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aingeru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Winkle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Josu Aingeru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winkle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aingeru gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Winkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Aingeru works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Winkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winkle is striking off his back. Aingeru thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Winkle is doing well to control the position and prevent Aingeru from advancing to side control.#T2#
Still in half guard, Aingeru seems content to control.
Aingeru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winkle keeps working.
Winkle trying to control here.
Aingeru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkle can do to turn this around?
Aingeru moves into full mount! Winkle won't be happy about that!
Winkle is desperately trying to improve his position but Aingeru has a good base and remains in mount.
Winkle wants to control but Aingeru is having none of it.
Winkle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Aingeru can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winkle is looking to escape.
Winkle is looking to improve his position but Aingeru isn't that keen on the idea.
Aingeru content just to control the position here.
Winkle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aingeru is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aingeru is thwarting Winkle's attempts to control the position.
Aingeru slows the pace down in half guard.
Aingeru is trying to control the action in half guard but Winkle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winkle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winkle wants to control but Aingeru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Winkle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Aingeru misses.
Aingeru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aingeru cracks Winkle with a good jab.
Winkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aingeru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good shot there by Aingeru.
Good standup being displayed there by Aingeru as he connects with a hook.
Aingeru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winkle's hands.#KD#
Aingeru feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Winkle sprawling to the canvas! Winkle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aingeru finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winkle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aingeru cracks Winkle with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Winkle tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Aingeru pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Winkle is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josu Aingeru!
Josu Aingeru retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Josu Aingeru thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii 4
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Windu blocking some punches.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Windu backwards.
Windu working aggressively here.
Windu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Windu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Windu.
Windu has a couple of punches blocked by Aingeru.
Windu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Windu.
Windu tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Windu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Aingeru lands a takedown into guard.
Windu is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Aingeru is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Windu 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.
Aingeru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Windu is looking to sweep but instead, Aingeru has passed into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Windu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aingeru content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Windu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aingeru. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Aingeru moves into the clinch.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Windu backwards. #T3#
Windu struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Aingeru struggles to land a body shot inside as Windu controls his hands.
Windu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Windu misses with some punches.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Windu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Windu throws a head punch that misses.
Windu throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Windu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Windu blocks a body shot from Aingeru.
Windu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Windu fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Windu.
Aingeru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Windu misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Windu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Windu.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Aingeru.
Windu throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Windu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Windu backwards.
Aingeru leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Windu.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Windu misses with some punches.
Windu tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Windu.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Windu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru 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##CL#
Aingeru forces Windu back against the cage and clinches.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Windu.
Aingeru lands with a right to the head.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aingeru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru pushes Windu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aingeru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Windu can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Windu tries to land a knee to the head but Aingeru blocks with his arms.
Windu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Windu struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Aingeru goes for a takedown in the clinch but Windu prevents it.
Josu Aingeru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Windu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Windu tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Windu tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Windu gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Windu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Windu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Windu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aingeru connects with a body shot that sends Windu's belly button to the back.
Aingeru throws a jab when Windu was well out of range.
It seemed like Windu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Windu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice cross by Aingeru.
Aingeru is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mace Windu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aingeru connects with the punch.#ROC#
Windu is rocked!
Aingeru lunges at Windu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Windu's hand.
Windu is still on wobbly legs! Can Aingeru finish him?
Windu 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!
Aingeru is looking to clinch but Windu is avoiding it.
Aingeru scores with a jab. Windu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2##CL#
Aingeru darts in and clinches Windu up against the cage.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Windu seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Windu.
Aingeru lands a nice uppercut.
Windu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Windu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Aingeru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Windu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Windu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Windu fails to land. #BC2#
Windu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Windu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aingeru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aingeru scores with a jab. Windu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Aingeru has Windu up against the cage in a clinch.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Windu has a couple of punches blocked by Aingeru.
Aingeru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Windu throws a head punch that misses.
Windu is leaning against Aingeru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Windu. #BC2#
Windu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Aingeru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Windu, pushing him back against the cage.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Windu takes a shot to the head.
Windu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Windu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Windu misses with a short 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!
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Aingeru.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Windu.
Windu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Aingeru.
Windu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Windu.
Windu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aingeru blocks it with crossed arms.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Windu.
Aingeru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Windu throws a sloppy head kick and Aingeru moves out of range easily.
Aingeru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Aingeru clinches with his opponent.
Aingeru cracks Windu with a nice body shot.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Windu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Windu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Windu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Windu tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Windu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Windu misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Windu lands a shot to the body.
Aingeru dodges an elbow strike from Windu.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the side of Windu's head.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land. #T1##TD#
Aingeru gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aingeru stopping the sweep attempt from Windu.
Aingeru not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Aingeru stands up and waves to Windu to follow him.
Windu looks to land a combination. Aingeru sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Windu tries to keep at a distance but Aingeru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Windu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Windu lands a nice uppercut.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Windu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Windu struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Windu tries to land a knee to the head but Aingeru blocks with his arms.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Windu's elbow.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Windu throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Windu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Windu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Windu can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Aingeru lands an uppercut.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Windu.
Windu misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Windu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Windu misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Windu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Windu misses its intended target.
Aingeru throws a hook but Windu avoids it easily.
Mace Windu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aingeru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Windu gets tackled into the cage by Aingeru. Aingeru maintains the clinch.
Aingeru lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Windu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aingeru's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Windu.
Aingeru can't find room to land a body shot as Windu controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Windu backwards.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aingeru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the side of Windu's head.
Aingeru lands with a light punch inside.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the side of Windu's head.
Aingeru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Aingeru.
Windu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aingeru avoiding damage as Windu throws knees to the body.
Windu has a couple of punches blocked by Aingeru.
Windu throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Windu.
Aingeru lands a body punch in the clinch.
Windu misses with the head strike.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Aingeru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Aingeru lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru clearly takes that round.
That's time! Aingeru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Aingeru lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josu Aingeru!
An out of breath Josu Aingeru thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RapidFC 19
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Aingeru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Alcantara.
Aingeru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Aingeru moves into range and clinches up with Alcantara.
Alcantara misses with an elbow over the top.
Aingeru works on Alcantara's body with a couple of short punches.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aingeru lands an uppercut.
Aingeru gets through Alcantara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru lands with a right to the head.
Alcantara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alcantara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Josu Aingeru has been cut.
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!
Aingeru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aingeru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alcantara or not.
Alcantara throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Aingeru on the inside.
Aingeru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Aingeru on the inside.
Aingeru blocks an elbow strike.
Aingeru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aingeru scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aingeru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aingeru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aingeru pushes Alcantara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a nice uppercut.
Aingeru avoiding damage as Alcantara throws knees to the body.
Aingeru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aingeru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alcantara is breathing heavily.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alcantara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aingeru is defending well for now.
Aingeru slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a nice shot to the body.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Aingeru gets through Alcantara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Nice body punch from Aingeru - that landed with a thud.
Aingeru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aingeru blocks an elbow strike from Alcantara.
Aingeru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aingeru lands a hook that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Alcantara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
Alcantara missing with knees to the body.
Aingeru taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Aingeru.
Aingeru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aingeru blocks an elbow strike from Alcantara.
Aingeru lands a nice uppercut.
Aingeru avoids the elbow strike from Alcantara, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
Alcantara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aingeru blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aingeru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aingeru lands a shoulder strike.
Aingeru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Aingeru cracks Alcantara with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Aingeru.
Aingeru lands an uppercut.
A short left from Aingeru.
Aingeru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aingeru.
Alcantara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aingeru.
Aingeru gets through Alcantara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aingeru. #ROC2#
Alcantara is rocked!
Alcantara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aingeru lands an uppercut.
Oh Alcantara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcantara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aingeru avoids it.
Alcantara keeps control of Aingeru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alcantara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aingeru blocks an elbow strike.
Alcantara seems to have got his legs back now.
Aingeru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aingeru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alcantaras head.
Alcantara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aingeru avoids it.#KD2#
Aingeru drops Alcantara onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Alcantara is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Alcantara misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Aingeru blocks an elbow strike from Alcantara.
Alcantara misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Aingeru on the inside.
Alcantara takes a shot to the head.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alcantara throws an elbow but misses.
Alcantara misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Aingeru. #KD2#
Aingeru drops Alcantara onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Alcantara is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Aingeru lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alcantara to his knees! Aingeru keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josu Aingeru!
Josu Aingeru is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Josu Aingeru thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RapidFC 16
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Aingeru changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aingeru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Aingeru.
Aingeru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aingeru scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fight circles away quickly and effectively.
Aingeru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Aingeru works Fight's body with a nice hook.
Aingeru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aingeru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fight. Fight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Fight is rocked!
A combination from Aingeru does no damage.
Fight tries to counter with a takedown but Aingeru is quick to defend against it.
Oh Fight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aingeru drops Fight with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Fight! Aingeru dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josu Aingeru!
Josu Aingeru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GR 12: Jofre vs. RNC
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Aingeru cracks King with a good jab.#CL2#
Aingeru gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Aingeru lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Aingeru.
Aingeru pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aingeru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aingeru lands a shot to the body.
Aingeru has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aingeru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King trying to control the position but instead, Aingeru has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.
Aingeru lands a body shot in the clinch.
King is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aingeru.
A body shot lands from Aingeru.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Aingeru - that landed with a thud.
Aingeru digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Aingeru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Nice body punch from Aingeru - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Aingeru.
A hook to the body from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands with a left to the head.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
A right hand to the body from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Aingeru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Aingeru as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
King is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nigel King has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Aingeru instigates a clinch.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aingeru lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Aingeru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aingeru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aingeru lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops King to his knees! Aingeru keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josu Aingeru!
Our winner, Josu Aingeru, 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: GR 8: Kumo vs Lidland
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Aingeru. No joy for Appalusu on that attempt.
Appalusu misses with a takedown attempt
and Aingeru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Appalusu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aingeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alzonz Appalusu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut. Appalusu saw that one coming.
Appalusu shoots in but no luck this time.
Appalusu looks for a takedown but Aingeru sprawls well.
Appalusu takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Alzonz Appalusu has been cut.
Appalusu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aingeru counters with a nice uppercut.
Appalusu walks into a straight right hand from Aingeru.#ROC2#
Appalusu is rocked!
Appalusu misses with a takedown attempt
and Aingeru counters with a big left hand that crumples Appalusu! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josu Aingeru!
A very excited looking Josu Aingeru 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: GR 2: Kimura vs Jofre
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Jose plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aingeru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jose manages to avoid it.
Jose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jose misses with a head kick.
Jose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aingeru definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aingeru catches Jose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Jerimiah Jose has been cut.
Aingeru scores with the left hand. Jose knows he should have avoided that one.
Jose lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jose .
Jose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aingeru.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jose ducks under a wild hook from Aingeru.
Aingeru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jose .
Jose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Aingeru digs a good hook to Jose 's body.
Aingeru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jose .
Aingeru works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aingeru lands with a nice body punch.
Jose takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jose pushes Aingeru away with a front kick.
Aingeru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jose was well out of range. Poor timing from Aingeru.
Jose with the counter takedown but Aingeru avoids it easily.
Jose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##KD#
Aingeru drops Jose with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jose looks back up at him and smiles so Aingeru waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Jose is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jose drops his hands momentarily. Aingeru doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Jose staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Jose doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josu Aingeru!
A very excited looking Josu Aingeru 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1#
Aingeru connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jamar Wall has been cut.
Aingeru just misses with a punch to the body.
Aingeru throws a right and a left that Wall avoids nicely.
Aingeru drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wall right on the button. Wall goes down! Aingeru follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Aingeru gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josu Aingeru!

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