Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 35
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Averescu gets tackled into the cage by Bjurstrom. Bjurstrom maintains the clinch.
Bjurstrom lands with a short shot to the head.
Averescu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Averescu wants to stall.
Bjurstrom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bjurstrom stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Averescu. #T1#
A body shot lands from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Bjurstrom.
Averescu prevents the takedown attempt.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom is leaning against Averescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom scores with a hook to the body.
Bjurstrom wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Bjurstrom has clasped his hands together around Averescu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom is working to tighten his grip on Averescu's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Averescu has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bjurstrom is really squeezing tight and eventually Averescu passes out! Bjurstrom breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFC - 31
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Martinez shoots in and bounces Averescu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Averescu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martinez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martinez lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Averescu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Averescu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.#T1#
Martinez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Martinez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Averescu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Martinez is looking to defend but Averescu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Martinez! Averescu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Martinez taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Averescu!
After winning the bout, Dan Averescu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC - 28
Date: Oct 31, 2024

#R1#
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu staying out of range there.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson gets to mount! Averescu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Anderson has hold of Averescu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Averescu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Anderson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Averescu has worked his arm free - good work by Averescu! #T1#
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Averescu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Averescu tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Averescu is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson trying to control the position but Averescu is working away. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Averescu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Averescu is trying to escape the position but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson advances nicely into full mount.
Averescu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Averescu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anderson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Averescu tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
Averescu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Averescu keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Anderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Averescu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Anderson is hanging on to Averescu's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Averescu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anderson's arms.
I really don't envy Averescu right now.
Anderson tries to keep control of the position but Averescu is staying busy.#SUB#
Anderson looking for the choke but no joy.
Anderson trying to control momentarily. #T4#
Averescu turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Anderson trying to control the position. #SUB#
Averescu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Averescu has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu postures up.
Averescu wants to stand and escape but instead Anderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anderson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Anderson has Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Averescu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson has Averescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Averescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Anderson wants the takedown. Averescu is fighting it off but Anderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Averescu's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Averescu is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Averescu is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Anderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson trying to control but Averescu is having none of it. #SUB#
Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Averescu frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Anderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Averescu really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Anderson controlling from mount.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Averescu to take his back!
Averescu is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Averescu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Averescu for a finish.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB#
Anderson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Averescu is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Anderson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Averescu taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 25
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Shima misses with a hook.#CL#
Shima has Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima stalling.
Averescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Averescu.
Shima working aggressively here.
Averescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Shima stalling the fight. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Averescu is looking to control Shima's arms but Shima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Averescu has his back to the cage.
Shima is pushing Averescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shima seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL#
Shima darts in and clinches Averescu up against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Shima breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Shima clinches up with Averescu and pushes him back against the cage.
Shima lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Averescu up against the cage.#T4#
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Averescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shima is keeping busy.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Averescu'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Shima has Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima is pushing Averescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima stalls.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Averescu stalling.
Shima is pushing Averescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima tries a body shot but Averescu blocks it. #T2#
Averescu is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shima just leaning against Averescu, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Averescu.
Averescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Shima misses with a left hand
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Shima misses with a double jab.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Averescu.
Shima tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Averescu. #T4##BC2#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima looks to land a combination. Averescu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Averescu pushes him off.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Shima has Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Averescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Shima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Averescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Averescu looking to stall.
Averescu wants to stall.
Averescu is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T1#
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Averescu wants to stall.
Shima stalling the fight.
Averescu slows down the pace here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shima is pushing Averescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Averescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Averescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Averescu.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
Shima throws a series of strikes that have Averescu backpedaling. #T3#
Shima tries to clinch but Averescu is having none of it.
Shima cracks Averescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shima throws a combination that misses
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shima.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shima swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Shima swings for the body but Averescu moves out of range. #T4#
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Averescu.
Shima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Averescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Shima misses with a left hand
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Shima.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Averescu blocks a jab.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Shima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Averescu avoids it really well and circles away.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Averescu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Shima clinches up with Averescu and pushes him back against the cage.
Shima is pushing Averescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Averescu letting Shima take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima misses with some punches. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima'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.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Averescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Averescu just leaning against Shima, taking a breather. #T2#
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Averescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shima works on Averescu's body with a couple of short punches.
Averescu stalling in the clinch but Shima improves position.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Shima is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Averescu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shima tries to clinch there but Averescu circles away.
Shima scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Shima clinches up with Averescu and pushes him back against the cage.
Averescu blocking some punches.
Averescu tries to stall but Shima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Averescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Shima misses with a series of wild punches.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shima throws a body punch but Averescu moves out of range.
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Shima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Averescu, pushing him back against the cage.
Averescu is trying to stall.
Averescu tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima had his way with Dan Averescu in that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
That's time! Shima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5##CL#
Shima instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Shima breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Shima does no damage. #T1##CL#
Shima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Averescu taking a breather.
Averescu'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.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima just leaning against Averescu, taking a breather.
Averescu looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Averescu trying to stall but Shima improves his position.
Averescu is trying to stall.
Shima stalling.
Averescu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Averescu.#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Averescu tries to stall but Shima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Averescu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima has Averescu pressed against the cage.
Shima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Averescu gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Averescu up against the cage.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averescus head.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Averescu effectively controlling the action here.
Averescu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Averescu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shima 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:44
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima retains his welterweight title!
Tetsuo Shima looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: MFC - 22
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Averescu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from West.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West shoots and misses
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
West with a poor takedown
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan West.
West fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Averescu tries to avoid it but West manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Averescu to the ground. Averescu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Averescu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
West with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Averescu but Averescu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
West looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Averescu has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. West is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
West jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Averescu walks away with a smile on his face. West gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
West shoots and misses
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West shoots and misses
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West looks winded!
West with a poor takedown
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Averescu as he jumps to the side.
West fails with the takedown
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
West doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West misses with a takedown
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West fails with the takedown
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
West misses with a takedown
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
West tries for a takedown but Averescu circles away easily
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
West has his takedown stuffed
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West shoots and misses
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West misses with a takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alan West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
West misses with a takedown attempt
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West shoots and misses
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averescu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
West shoots and misses
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West misses with a takedown
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
West tries for a takedown but Averescu circles away easily
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West shoots in for a takedown but Averescu shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
West shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.
Averescu is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.
Averescu is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.
West is keen to just control but Averescu is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dan Averescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Averescu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
West takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
West wants to take a breather but Averescu is having none of it. #SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Averescu is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard. #SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Averescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
West is looking to take a break and control but Averescu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Averescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West wants to take a breather but Averescu is having none of it. #SUB#
Averescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Averescu tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Averescu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan West.#TD2#
West throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Averescu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. West is in Averescu's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Averescu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West trying to control but Averescu is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Averescu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. West defends it easily.#SUB#
Averescu is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! West rolls with it to try and escape but Averescu cranks on the arm and West is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Averescu!
A very excited looking Dan Averescu 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: MFC - 19
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Averescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Averescu misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.#T1#
West slips a jab from Averescu.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Averescu finds it's way through West's defenses.
Averescu lands with a right hand.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
West moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averescu misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from West on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Averescu misses.
West throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Averescu coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by West.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
West has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu scores with a hook.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Averescu throws a jab when West was well out of range.
Averescu misses with a hook
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from West on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
West blocks a jab.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting West counter with a right hand.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by West.
West throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting West counter with a right hand.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu misses with a hook
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan West 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#
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu misses with a hook.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu throws a jab when West was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Averescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Averescu misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Averescu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
letting West counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Nice cross by Averescu.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu scores with a nice head shot.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting West counter with a right hand.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and West counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Averescu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu cracks West with an open hand slap.
West ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
West staying out of range there.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averescu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between West's hands.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and West counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Averescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Averescu misses with a left hand
letting West counter with a right hand.
Averescu misses with a hook
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
West throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.
Averescu misses with a hook
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from West on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
West staying out of range there.
Averescu tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Averescu.
Alan West seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from West on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
letting West counter with a right hand.
Alan West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
West throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and West counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Averescu looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
West moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West slips under a jab.
Averescu misses with a left hand
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and West counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan West!

Event: MFC-16
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Ferreira Da Silva misses.
Averescu ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Averescu gets tackled into the cage by Ferreira Da Silva. Ferreira Da Silva maintains the clinch.
Averescu blocks the elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes Averescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Ferreira Da Silva back against the cage.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira Da Silva.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira Da Silva.#T1#
Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling the fight.
Ferreira Da Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a double jab. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferreira Da Silva.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a jab.#CL#
Ferreira Da Silva rushes Averescu and presses him up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Ferreira Da Silva being controlled against the cage.
Averescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ferreira Da Silva.
The referee calls for Ferreira Da Silva to work. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Averescu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu letting Ferreira Da Silva take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Ferreira Da Silva does no damage.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Averescu.
Ferreira Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Averescu's head.
Averescu ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira Da Silva. #CL#
Ferreira Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferreira Da Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Averescu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferreira Da Silva stalks Averescu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Averescu's face. Averescu staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Ferreira Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Averescu is rocked!
Ferreira Da Silva with a nice calf kick.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira Da Silva finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Ferreira Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Averescu seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Averescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Averescu is breathing heavily.#CL#
Ferreira Da Silva clinches with his opponent.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferreira Da Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira Da Silva taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva has Averescu pushed against the cage.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferreira Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow inside.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Averescu avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Ferreira Da Silva stalls.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Averescu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ferreira Da Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Averescu if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferreira Da Silva tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
That's time! Ferreira Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ferreira Da Silva gets a clinch.
Averescu letting Ferreira Da Silva take a breather here.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Averescu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Averescu wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Ferreira Da Silva to work.
Ferreira Da Silva just leaning against Averescu, taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
A short right from Ferreira Da Silva on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva is pushing Averescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ferreira Da Silva has Averescu pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Averescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Ferreira Da Silva clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva is struggling to control the position.
Averescu is looking to control Ferreira Da Silva's arms but Ferreira Da Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Averescu has his back to the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Ferreira Da Silva just leaning against Averescu, taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Ferreira Da Silva is out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira Da Silva misses the target.
That kick from Ferreira Da Silva tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferreira Da Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Averescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferreira Da Silva.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Averescu pushes him off.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Ferreira Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Averescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Averescu tries to stall but Ferreira Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira Da Silva avoiding damage as Averescu throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferreira Da Silva 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!

Event: MFC- 14
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Tarlah jabs at Averescu's body.
Tarlah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averescu at a distance.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Tarlah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Averescu tries to keep at a distance but Tarlah has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Tarlah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah tried to score with a low kick but Averescu checks it.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarlah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tarlah throws a leg kick
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlah throws a leg kick
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu checks the leg kick.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlah. Averescu does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Tarlah closes the distance and pushes Averescu back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Tarlah is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Averescu can't fight it off and eventually Tarlah manages to take the fight to the floor. Averescu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Tarlah showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Averescu working for a triangle but Tarlah defends it easily.
Tarlah stays in close to Averescu's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Averescu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tarlah is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Averescu.
Averescu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Averescu is letting Tarlah control him for a moment.
Averescu tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Averescu is being controlled here.
Averescu is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Check out the look on Tarlah's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Averescu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarlah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Averescu down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah is chipping away with strikes.
Tarlah taking a breather here. #T4#
Tarlah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Averescu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Averescu is letting Tarlah control him for a moment.
Averescu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu keeps trying to improve his position.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
That's time! Tarlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tarlah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Tarlah has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Averescu is trying to keep an underhook but Tarlah manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Averescu's head.
Tarlah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Tarlah controlling the action here.
Averescu tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Averescu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarlah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tarlah is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Averescu wants to get back to his feet.
Averescu tries to get to full guard but Tarlah has control of the leg.
Averescu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Tarlah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tarlah working over Averescu with some ground and pound. Averescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tarlah is controlling the pace.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tarlah content to control rather than advance.
Tarlah passes to full mount! #T4#
Tarlah raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tarlah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tarlah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Averescu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah is pulling down on Averescu's head. It's preventing any offense from Averescu, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tarlah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Averescu blocks the leg kick.
Tarlah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarlah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.#CL#
Tarlah moves into the clinch.
Averescu is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Tarlah gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Averescu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tarlah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tarlah turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tarlah manages to end up in side control.

Averescu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu throws a good cross that connects.
We've been informed that Averescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tarlah wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Tarlah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averescu with a hook.
A low kick from Tarlah is predictable there
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlah misses with a low kick.
Tarlah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlah has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tarlah misses the body punch
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarlah misses with a low kick.
Tarlah tries to clinch but Averescu is having none of it.
Tarlah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Tarlah avoids it with no problem.
Tarlah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balink Tarlah is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tarlah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC#
Tarlah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu lands a nice shot that snaps Tarlah's head back.
Tarlah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Tarlah misses
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlah misses with a body shot.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlah throws a sloppy body shot
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Tarlah moves away and avoids it.
Tarlah moves to clinch but Averescu breaks away
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu 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.
Tarlah throws a right and a left that Averescu avoids nicely.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlah.#T3#
Tarlah lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Tarlah swings for the body but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Averescu blocks the leg kick.
Tarlah works Averescu's body with a nice hook.
Tarlah swings for the body but Averescu moves out of range. #CL#
Tarlah darts in and clinches Averescu up against the cage.#TD#
Tarlah lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah is controlling the pace. #T4#
Averescu wants to get back to his feet.
Tarlah not doing much here.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlah sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Balink Tarlah.
Well Tarlah 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MFC-12
Date: Aug 10, 2024

Dan Averescu really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 173.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Balink Tarlah was cancelled.

Event: MFC-10
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Martinez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Martinez moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Martinez scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Averescu lands.#T1#
Averescu tries to move into range but Martinez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinez.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
Martinez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheers as Martinez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Averescu doesn't seem phased though.
Martinez drops Averescu with a big left hand! Averescu is injured, injured bad! Martinez jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!
A relieved looking Javier Martinez 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: CCC 51 : Fedetenko vs Hulk
Date: Jul 14, 2024

Dan Averescu had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 173.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with RollBack TheNineteenth was cancelled.

Event: CCC 37 : Hernandez vs Eclaro
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Averescu moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averescu throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Averescu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu. #T1#
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown pushes Averescu away with a front kick.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Jackson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
Brown throws a push kick but Averescu slaps the foot to one side.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Averescu, as that shot connected.
That kick from Brown tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Averescu's head.
Averescu checks a low kick from Brown.
Averescu staying out of range there.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Averescu misses with a hook
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown cracks Averescu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Brown quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Averescu blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averescu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brown.#T4#
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Brown 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#
Averescu ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown thows a leg kick but Averescu checks it
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Averescu blocks the leg kick.
Brown throws a leg kick but Averescu moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a push kick but Averescu slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown misses with a hook
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown looks for the body kick but Averescu saw that one coming.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Averescu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brown has got the better of the exchanges.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab. #T2#
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Averescu moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Averescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Averescu misses. #T3#
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Averescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown! #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Averescu throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Averescu throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Averescu should have avoided that one. #T4#
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a body kick.
Averescu slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a right hand that Averescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Averescu also avoids with ease.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown throws a push kick but Averescu slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Brown moves away from the strike by Averescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Averescu slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Averescu.
Averescu throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Averescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Averescu moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Averescu 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.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown throws a leg kick but Averescu checks it.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown with a hook.
Brown throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Averescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Averescu avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu takes one to the chin there.
Averescu slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown swinging wildly here. #T3#
Brown misses with a body kick.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Brown motions for Averescu to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Averescu moves out of range as Brown strikes.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown throws a right hand that Averescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Averescu also avoids with ease.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Averescu will feel that in the morning.
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Averescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averescu.
Averescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brown.
Averescu avoids a kick to the body.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Brown!
A very excited looking Jackson Brown rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CCC 28 Gunnarsson vs Nogueira
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
Averescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sturmovik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturmovik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Averescu takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Sturmovik swings for the body but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with a few strikes there.
Sturmovik swinging wildly here.
Sturmovik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Averescu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Sturmovik misses with a wild combination.
Sturmovik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sturmovik throws out a powerful jab.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturmovik throws out the jab.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturmovik throws out the jab.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturmovik.
Averescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Sturmovik.
A head kick misses from Sturmovik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturmovik. #T2#
Sturmovik lands with a straight right. Averescu didn't see that one coming.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Sturmovik slips the punch.
Sturmovik misses with the combination.
Sturmovik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Averescu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Sturmovik.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Sturmovik punishes Averescu's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
It looked like Sturmovik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sturmovik throws a series of punches but Averescu avoids them all with ease.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Sturmovik. #T3#
Averescu defending well as Sturmovik loads up on a big left hand.
Sturmovik throws a right hand that misses
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturmovik.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Averescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sturmovik throws a poor cross that misses
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu throws a hook but Sturmovik avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Sturmovik. Those never looked like landing.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Sturmovik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu takes one to the side of the head.
Sturmovik is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averescu lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Sturmovik misses with a low kick.
Sturmovik throws a nice looking combination but Averescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick but Averescu checks it.
Sturmovik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Averescu moves out of range as Sturmovik throws a body kick.
Averescu slips a jab from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with a straight right.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Sturmovik.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Sturmovik looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sturmovik throws a body punch but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu 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.
Averescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Sturmovik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Averescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturmovik should have avoided that one.
Averescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirov Sturmovik is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturmovik swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Sturmovik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturmovik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Sturmovik lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Sturmovik. Those never looked like landing.
Sturmovik is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik misses with a two punch combination.
Sturmovik throws a body punch but Averescu moves out of range.
Sturmovik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Averescu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sturmovik has got the better of the exchanges.
Sturmovik tries to bum rush Averescu with a series of wild strikes but Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturmovik sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sturmovik scores with a hook.
Sturmovik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturmovik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sturmovik throws a body shot but no joy.
Averescu throws the left hand but Sturmovik avoids the punch easily.
Sturmovik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sturmovik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Sturmovik misses
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
Sturmovik lands with a good body shot.
Sturmovik just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu misses with a looping left.#T2#
Averescu blocks a head kick by Sturmovik.
Averescu takes one on the button.
Sturmovik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Averescu slips a straight right by Sturmovik.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a poor cross that misses
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
Sturmovik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Averescu. That did some damage!
Sturmovik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sturmovik throws a series of punches but Averescu moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Sturmovik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturmovik throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Sturmovik.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Sturmovik throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturmovik throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturmovik misses with a left hand
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Sturmovik's shoulder, as Sturmovik tries to avoid the shot.
Sturmovik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sturmovik blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Sturmovik. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sturmovik throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sturmovik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Sturmovik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sturmovik throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Sturmovik throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturmovik misses the jab.
Sturmovik throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Sturmovik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturmovik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturmovik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Averescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
That's time! Sturmovik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sturmovik misses with a head kick.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.
Sturmovik takes one on the button.
Averescu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Averescu walks into a jab.
Sturmovik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sturmovik throws a wild body kick that Averescu sees coming a mile off.
Sturmovik misses with a jab to the body
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Sturmovik moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Sturmovik throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu 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.
Sturmovik lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Averescu coming out on top.
A jab from Averescu misses. #T1#
Good work by Averescu as he checks the leg kick.
Sturmovik misses the shot to the body.
Sturmovik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Sturmovik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturmovik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sturmovik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Sturmovik scores with a decent looking hook.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Sturmovik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Sturmovik throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Averescu misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sturmovik throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Sturmovik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sturmovik throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturmovik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Averescu finds it's way round the side to connect with Sturmovik's head.
Sturmovik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu avoids the body shot from Sturmovik.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averescu moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Averescu.
Sturmovik looks to land a combination but Averescu avoids it well.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sturmovik throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturmovik just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Sturmovik ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Sturmovik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Sturmovik's shoulder, as Sturmovik tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu tests Sturmovik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturmovik tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Sturmovik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturmovik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Averescu slips a jab from Sturmovik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturmovik throws a leg kick
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
Sturmovik misses with a left hand
and Averescu scores with a counter punch that sends Sturmovik to the canvas! Averescu smells blood - he's punishing Sturmovik with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sturmovik has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
Our winner, Dan Averescu, 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: CCC 17 : Francis vs Wilder
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Averescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barfield slips a jab from Averescu.
Barfield misses with a body punch
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barfield.#CL2#
Barfield clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Barfield pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Averescu gets to his feet - Barfield follows without any prompting.
Good leg kick by Barfield.
Barfield looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Barfield manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barfield scores with a leg kick.
Averescu moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.
Barfield misses the body punch
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barfield ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Barfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Barfield throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu avoids the body shot from Barfield. #CL2#
Averescu gets tackled into the cage by Barfield. Barfield maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barfield.
Barfield cracks Averescu with a nice body shot.
Barfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barfield is working Averescu over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Barfield. #TD2#
Barfield lands a takedown into guard.

Averescu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barfield presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2##TD2#
Barfield turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barfield manages to end up in side control.
Averescu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barfield scoring with punches from side control.
Averescu tries to bench press Barfield off him but Barfield keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barfield working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Barfield scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Averescu is trying to improve his position.
Barfield works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Averescu is looking for a sweep.
Barfield landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barfield in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Averescu is being controlled here.
Barfield working the body and head with strikes.
Averescu wants to get back to his feet.
Averescu tries to bench press Barfield off him but Barfield keeps the position. #T4#
Averescu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The referee warns Averescu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Averescu tries to reverse the position but Barfield maintains control.#SUB2#
Barfield is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Averescu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barfield working the ground and pound effectively.
Barfield working the ground and pound effectively.
Averescu is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Barfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barfield with the inside leg kick.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barfield.
Averescu keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Barfield throws a right hand that misses
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Barfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Averescu.
Samuel Barfield 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.
Averescu slips under a jab from Barfield.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Barfield.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Barfield manages to avoid it.
Barfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Barfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Averescu tries to keep at a distance but Barfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1##TD2#
Barfield successfully pulls guard.
Averescu wanted to stand there but Barfield had control of the position.
Barfield seems keen to control Averescu's posture.
Samuel Barfield has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Averescu wants to get up but he can't break Barfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barfield stalling. #SUB#
Averescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barfield pulls his head out easily.
Barfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB#
Averescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barfield pulls his head out easily.
Barfield working over Averescu with some ground and pound. Averescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing good reports from Averescu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barfield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barfield lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.
Averescu is trying to get back to full guard.
Barfield is nestled in close to Averescu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Averescu wants to get back to his feet.
Barfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barfield lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Averescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barfield pulls his head out easily.
Barfield with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Barfield 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Averescu!
Barfield lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Barfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu'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#
Averescu blocks a jab.
Barfield moves in looking to clinch but Averescu pushes him off.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Barfield ducks down to avoid it.
Barfield throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barfield lands with a nice body punch.
Barfield with a nice calf kick.
Averescu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barfield works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Barfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barfield lands a really nice looking cross but Averescu seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barfield swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Barfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barfield misses with a body shot
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Barfield lands a nice looking kick to the body. Averescu takes a step back to recover.
Barfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averescu.
Barfield misses with a leg kick.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Barfield.
Barfield slips under a jab from Averescu.
Barfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Barfield misses
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Barfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Barfield walks into a left hand.
Barfield throws a low kick but Averescu avoids it.#T2#
Barfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averescu.#CL2#
Barfield rushes Averescu and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Barfield lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Averescu wants to get back to full guard.
Barfield controlling the action here. #SUB#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.
Barfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barfield is continuing to stall.#T3#
Averescu wants to improve his position but Barfield is controlling well.
Barfield frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Barfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Averescu is looking to improve his position but Barfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Barfield working Averescu over with strikes here.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barfield content just to control the position here.
Averescu is looking to improve his position but Barfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Averescu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Barfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barfield 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Barfield!

Event: CCC 9: BartosiÅ„ski vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Averescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Martinez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Averescu sprawls well initially but Martinez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martinez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Martinez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Averescu is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Averescu wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Martinez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martinez controlling the action here.
Martinez throwing shots but Averescu is blocking nicely.
Averescu trying to control here.
Martinez stops Averescu from getting back to his feet.
Martinez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Averescu is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Averescu avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Averescu tries to kick Martinez off but Martinez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Martinez drives through with a takedown into Averescu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Averescu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martinez is controlling him.
Averescu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Averescu blocks nicely. #T3#
Averescu is adopting a defensive guard.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Averescu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martinez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been informed that Averescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martinez landing with the ground and pound.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez lands a couple of elbows.
Martinez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martinez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Averescu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.#ES2#
Averescu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Martinez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez lands an elbow inside that Averescu shrugs off. #TD#
Martinez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Averescu tries to kick Martinez off in order to stand up. Martinez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez 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#
Martinez scores with a hook.#CL#
Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martinez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Martinez. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?#T1##TD#
Martinez has clasped his hands together around Averescu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Martinez 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.
Averescu is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Averescu is trying to buck Martinez off.
Martinez working away.
Martinez controlling from side mount.
Martinez looks up at the clock and then as Averescu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Martinez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Averescu is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Martinez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Averescu some visible discomfort.
Martinez wants to control but Averescu is keeping him busy.
Averescu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martinez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Averescu struggling a bit here.
Martinez working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Averescu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Javier Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Martinez grinds an elbow into Averescu's temple. #T3#
Averescu taking a bit of punishment here - Martinez scoring with strikes.
Martinez working away.
Martinez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Martinez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Averescu is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez lands a few punches from side control.
Averescu wants to get back to his feet but Martinez drags him back down.
Averescu is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Averescu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Martinez lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Martinez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Averescu down.
Martinez scoring with punches and elbows.
Martinez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Martinez controlling from side mount.
Martinez trying to control the action but Averescu is working from the bottom.
Averescu can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez cracks Averescu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Martinez rushes Averescu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez has Averescu pressed against the cage. #TD#
Martinez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Martinez distracts Averescu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martinez prevents Averescu from getting back to his feet.
Martinez is working Averescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martinez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Averescu controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Averescu working a defensive guard here.
Martinez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Averescu takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Averescu walks into a straight right hand from Martinez.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinez, as that shot connected.
Averescu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
Martinez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Averescu keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez lands an elbow that stopped Averescu in his tracks for a moment.
Averescu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martinez stalls.
Martinez just leaning against Averescu, taking a breather.
Averescu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martinez crunches a lovely knee into Averescu's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martinez lands an elbow inside that Averescu shrugs off.
Martinez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martinez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Averescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Averescu blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Averescu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Martinez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Averescu up against the cage.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu taking a breather.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Our winner, Javier Martinez, 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: CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Cartwright has managed to clinch.
Cartwright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Averescu tries to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling the position. #BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Cartwright drives through with a takedown into Averescu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Averescu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Averescu keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Averescu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Averescu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Averescu keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Averescu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cartwright postures up. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Averescu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cartwright stacks Averescu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cartwright!#SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averescu keeps working. #T3#
Cartwright remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Averescu is working from the bottom.
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cartwright has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Averescu!
Cartwright lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cartwright postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Averescu looks a forlorn figure.
Averescu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Averescu is working to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Averescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Averescu is trying to stand.
Averescu is in a horrible position here. Cartwright smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cartwright is landing with some decent strikes but Averescu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright lands a big shot there that rocks Averescu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cartwright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cartwright controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Cartwright looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cartwright 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.#SUB#
Cartwright working for a submission but Averescu is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cartwright lands with a nice body punch.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Cartwright manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Averescu on his heels. He'll look to pass Averescu's guard now, I'm sure.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Averescu keeps moving.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Averescu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright is pushing down on Averescu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Averescu is fighting to maintain full guard but Cartwright has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Averescu squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T1#
Cartwright with a couple of short strikes.
Averescu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Averescu tries to lock up and control but Cartwright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cartwright cracks Averescu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cartwright is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Averescu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cartwright looking to control but Averescu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
BOOM! Cartwright connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2##SUB#
Cartwright looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Averescu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Averescu is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright wants to control the pace but Averescu is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Cartwright with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Averescu is working to get back to half guard.
Averescu is trying to stand up.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Averescu is squirming around, avoiding Cartwright's attempts to control the action.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Averescu wants to hold on but Cartwright pushes him away.#T4#
Cartwright trying to control but Averescu is having none of it. #SUB#
Cartwright jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Averescu manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Averescu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Cartwright drives through with a takedown into Averescu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Averescu wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright wants to free his trapped foot but Averescu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu trying to control from the bottom.
Averescu is trying to stand back up but Cartwright is controlling him
Cartwright working Averescu over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Averescu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Averescu is defending well.
Averescu wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well. #SUB2#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Averescu is defending well. #SUB#
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Averescu wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cartwright in particular looking to stall.
Averescu wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Cartwright is taking a breather. Averescu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Averescu is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright moves into full mount! Averescu won't be happy about that!
Cartwright landing punches.
Cartwright is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cartwright prevents Averescu from getting the reversal.
Cartwright postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Averescu looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Cartwright controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright prevents Averescu from getting the reversal.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartwright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Cartwright working for a submission but Averescu is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright cracks Averescu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cam Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cartwright putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Cartwright!
A very excited looking Cam Cartwright 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: CCC 1 : Locke vs Emelianenko
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Averescu.
Santos slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos looks for a takedown but Averescu sprawls well.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Santos.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.#T1#
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Averescu swivels and escapes.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Averescu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Averescu.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Averescu finish him?
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Averescu pinned against the cage. Averescu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Averescu's waist but Averescu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu thuds his right hand into Santos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Averescu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Santos to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Santos looks to clinch but Averescu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Santos taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

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

Event: Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Averescu misses with a hook.
Vieira unleashes a big counter combination but Averescu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Averescu throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Averescu with a body shot.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira counters with a two punch combo.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Vieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Averescu defends it well.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Averescu throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
Vieira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Vieira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
And Vieira tries to counter it with a takedown but Averescu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira counters with a nice body shot.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Averescu with a body shot.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Averescu scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Vieira manages to mount him!
We've been hearing good reports from Averescu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Averescu is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averescu tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira takes his back!
Averescu wants to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Averescu manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Averescu thuds his right hand into Vieira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averescu lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVieira.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Vieira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Vieira wants to counter the offense by Averescu and move into the clinch position.
Averescu throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Vieira unleashes a big counter combination but Averescu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Averescu throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Vieira counters with a nice body shot.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a solid body kick.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target. #T4#
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Averescu misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Averescu thinking.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vieira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Vieira is looking for the big counter here.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown. Averescu fights it but they end up in guard.
Vieira is standing up over Averescu. Averescu looks to escape but Vieira dives into side control. #REVR#
Vieira advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eli Vieira will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Vieira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Vieira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vieira.
Vieira is standing up over Averescu. Averescu looks to escape but Vieira dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Vieira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Averescu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Averescu!
Vieira looking to control but Averescu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Vieira moves to take his opponent's back.
Averescu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Averescu is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Vieira manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Vieira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Nfld 42
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Schrute misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Schrute. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Schrute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schrute looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Averescu misses the jab.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Averescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schrute misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by Averescu.
Schrute misses with an uppercut
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Averescu misses.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Schrute misses with a looping left.
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Averescu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Averescu throws the left hand but Schrute avoids the punch easily.
Averescu cracks Schrute with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schrute slips a jab from Averescu.
Schrute bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Schrute throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Schrute moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Schrute connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schrute misses with a straight left.
Averescu defending well as Schrute loads up on a big left hand.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schrute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schrute cracks Averescu with an open hand slap.
Schrute displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jab from Schrute.
Averescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu throws a jab when Schrute was well out of range.
Schrute moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Schrute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Schrute ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Schrute looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Schrute manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Schrute.
Schrute with a nice cross.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Schrute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Averescu.
Schrute throws a big shot that misses.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schrute jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.
Schrute staying out of range there.
Schrute throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
Schrute slips a jab from Averescu.
Nice jab there from Schrute.
Schrute feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Averescus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Averescu misses with a hook. Schrute ducked under it nicely.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Schrute moved out of range nicely.
Schrute moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Schrute's head but Schrute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Schrute misses its intended target.
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schrute scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schrute scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Schrute throws a hook but Averescu blocks it.
Schrute slips under a jab from Averescu.
Schrute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schrute is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Averescu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Schrute throws the left hand but Averescu avoids the punch easily.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averescu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Schrute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Schrute slips the punch.
A big left from Schrute misses.
Averescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Averescu on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Schrute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu takes one on the button.#ROC2#Averescu is rocked!
Schrute misses with a lunging right hand
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schrute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Averescu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schrute doesn't seem phased though.
Averescu works the jab nicely.
Schrute slips a straight right by Averescu.
Schrute displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Schrute looks to land a right hand but Averescu moved out of range.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Schrute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schrute! But no joy.
Schrute displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schrute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averescu.
Averescu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Averescu misses with a hook.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Schrute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schrute misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwight Schrute will probably get the nod.
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#
Averescu moves away from the strike by Schrute.
Schrute looks to land a right hand but Averescu moved out of range.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schrute lands a lovely overhand right.
Dwight Schrute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schrute misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Nice uppercut there from Schrute.
Averescu slips a straight right by Schrute.
Schrute walks into a straight right hand from Averescu.
Schrute throws a poor cross that misses
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Schrute is rocked!
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Schrute is still on wobbly legs! Can Averescu finish him?
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Schrute takes one on the button.
A jab from Schrute misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Schrute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schrute rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averescu counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Averescu!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Averescu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 50
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
Jab by Tarlah.
Averescu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Tarlah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Tarlah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu slips under a jab from Tarlah.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlah.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu moves out of range as Tarlah strikes.
Averescu moves out of range as Tarlah strikes.
Averescu scores with the left hand. Tarlah knows he should have avoided that one.
Averescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Tarlah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Tarlah lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlah throws out the jab.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarlah moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Averescu connects with a single shot there.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlah throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu moves out of range as Tarlah strikes.
Averescu thuds his right hand into Tarlah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlah misses with a looping left.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Averescu throws a good cross that connects.
Tarlah slips a straight right by Averescu.
Tarlah throws out a loose jab but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlah slips a jab from Averescu.
Tarlah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu throws out a counter right but Tarlah avoids it with no problem.
Averescu lunges at Tarlah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarlah's hand.
Tarlah throws a hook to the side of Averescu's head but Averescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlah throws a looping overhand right but Averescu ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlah's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarlah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Tarlah had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Tarlah steps into range and cracks Averescu with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Averescu flops backwards and Tarlah dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Averescu is rocked!
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Averescu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Averescu has his foot on Tarlah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlah works his way back into a safe position though.
Averescu is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
Tarlah works over Averescu with some ground and pound from guard.
Tarlah arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Averescu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##TD#
Averescu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Averescu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anstey uses it to pass to side control.
Anstey has control of an arm but Averescu manages to advance to Anstey's back!
Averescu trying to control.
Good control from Averescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey holding on to Averescu's left wrist, preventing the choke. #T1#
Anstey tries to escape but Averescu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Anstey breaks Averescu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Anstey stands and throws Averescu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Averescu struggling a bit here.
Averescu holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Anstey working away.
Anstey controlling the position from side mount.
Anstey lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Anstey controls the position.
Averescu can't do much from the bottom here.
Averescu trying to control but Anstey flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Averescu tries to escape but Anstey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Averescu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anstey is hanging on to Averescu's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Anstey scores with punches from the back.
Anstey keeps control of the position easily here as Averescu tries to buck him off.
Averescu covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Anstey really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Averescu.#T4#
Anstey is not going to allow Averescu to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Averescu holding on to Anstey's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Averescu is trying to break free.
Averescu just trying to survive but Anstey is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Anstey is staying active.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Anstey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Averescu trying to control but Anstey postures up.
Averescu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Averescu is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Averescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Averescu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Anstey slips a nice elbow through Averescu's hands, connecting with Averescu's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anstey in particular looking to stall.
Averescu is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2##SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Averescu wants to get back to full guard but Anstey has mounted him!
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey avoids the attempt from Averescu to control.
Averescu is desperately trying to improve his position but Anstey has a good base and remains in mount.
Anstey lands with some strikes.
Averescu tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Anstey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Anstey controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Averescu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anstey 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.
Anstey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anstey avoids the attempt from Averescu to control.
The referee warns Averescu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Averescu working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey breaks from Averescu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anstey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Averescu regains half guard.#SUB#
Anstey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Averescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
We've been informed that Averescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Averescu 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.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Averescu gets caught flat footed, as Anstey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Averescu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.#SUB2#
Averescu has an active guard here but Anstey has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Anstey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Averescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
Anstey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anstey passes to side control.
Averescu struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Anstey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Averescu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Averescu is trying to work for a sweep but Anstey has mounted him!
Averescu taking shots to the head.
Anstey cracks Averescu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Anstey controlling his opponent. #T3#
Anstey with shots to the head and body - Averescu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Averescu is desperately trying to improve his position but Anstey has a good base and remains in mount.
Anstey controlling his opponent.
Anstey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Averescu tries to hold on but Anstey postures up.#SUB#
Anstey looking for a guillotine from mount but Averescu is having none of it.
Anstey content just to control the position here.
Anstey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Averescu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Anstey.
Anstey wants to control the pace but Averescu is squirming around nicely.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu wants to control but Anstey is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
A very excited looking Corwin Anstey 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: Nfld FN 48
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Moore with a poor takedown
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Averescu misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Averescu sends Moore crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Averescu is motioning to the referee to let Moore up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu drops Moore with a huge uppercut! Moore drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Averescu is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Averescu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 44
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Averescu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Averescu leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Averescu defends it nicely.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu slips a jab from Phillips.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averescu leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phillips misses with a hook to the body
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.#T2#
Phillips getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Phillips tries to clinch but Averescu moves away
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Averescu, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Averescu against the cage but Averescu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phillips or perhaps it was just good defense by Averescu, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu blocks a jab.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Phillips manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Phillips moves into range and clinches up with Averescu.#T4##BC2#
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Phillips fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Averescu to the ground. Phillips is now in Averescu's guard.
Phillips slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Averescu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Averescu tries to get out of the position.
Averescu is trying to control Phillips's posture but Phillips avoids it. #SUB2#
Phillips has an Americana. Averescu didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Phillips is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Phillips hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

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

Event: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Averescu moves out of range of the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Anderson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Averescu as he checks the leg kick.
Averescu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Averescu tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Averescu smiles and moves away. #T1#
Good work by Averescu as he checks the leg kick.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Averescu jumps back.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Averescu shakes it off.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Averescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Averescu avoids it well.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Averescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Averescu shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brownie Anderson.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target. #T3#
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Averescu moved out of range.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson throws a low kick but Averescu moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Averescu's head but Averescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Averescu tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
Averescu is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Averescu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Anderson jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu struggling a bit here.
Averescu is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anderson with a nice cross.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Averescu eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Averescu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brownie Anderson.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Averescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Averescu takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Anderson misses.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Averescu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Brownie Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Averescu with the active half guard here but Anderson passes nicely into side control.
Averescu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anderson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
Averescu can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Averescu wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Averescu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Averescu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson lunges at Averescu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Averescu's hand.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Averescu, which made it look bad. #T1#
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Averescu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Averescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.#TD2#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Averescu's guard.#SUB#
Averescu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Averescu looking to control but Anderson passes into half guard. #T2#
Averescu is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Averescu avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Averescu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anderson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anderson!
Averescu is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson is staying tight to Averescu's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Averescu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Anderson has control of Averescu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Averescu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Averescu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Averescu can't escape the position. #T4##SUB2#
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Averescu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brownie Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Averescu wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brownie Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Nfld liive 38
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Anstey counters with a straight right hand.
Anstey stalks Averescu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Averescu's face. Averescu staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Anstey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Anstey forces Averescu back against the cage and clinches.
Averescu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anstey is trying to pull guard but Averescu has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Anstey avoids the damage to the body.
Anstey is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Anstey trying to control the position but instead, Averescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anstey into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Averescu connects with the punch.
Averescu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anstey back to the cage. Averescu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Anstey gets a takedown into half guard.
Averescu scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Anstey manages to mount him! #T2#
Averescu tries to hold on but Anstey postures up.
Anstey looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu regains half guard.
Anstey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Averescu!
Anstey controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Averescu is bucking up trying to escape but Anstey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Averescu tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anstey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Averescu?
Averescu wants to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Anstey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Averescu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anstey prevents Averescu from getting the reversal.
Anstey controlling from mount. #T4#
Anstey with the ground and pound from mount.
Averescu is trying to escape the mount.
Anstey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anstey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Averescu tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anstey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Averescu misses with a combination
and Anstey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Averescu sprawls well. Averescu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anstey circles away quickly and effectively.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Averescu tries to bum rush Anstey with a series of wild strikes but Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?#T1#
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Anstey tries to clinch but Averescu moves away
and Averescu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by Averescu.
Anstey lands an overhand right.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Averescu misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.
Averescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Anstey misses with a double jab.
Anstey misses with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averescu leaves Anstey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Anstey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Averescu thinking.
Averescu clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anstey defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Anstey is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Averescu finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Anstey drives through with a takedown into guard.

Averescu has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anstey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Averescu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anstey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anstey wants to take the fight to the mat but Averescu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Averescu leaning against his opponent.
Averescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anstey. #BC2#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Anstey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anstey controls the position from side control.
Anstey advances to mount.
Averescu wants to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Averescu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Averescu.
Dan Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu 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.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
enabling Anstey to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
Anstey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Averescu catches Anstey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Averescu blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Averescu 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.
Anstey moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Averescu misses with the combination.
Anstey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
Averescu lands a jab to Anstey's midsection.
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anstey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Averescu lands with a straight right. Anstey didn't see that one coming.
Averescu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#That has opened up Dan Averescu's cut even more.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Averescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice straight punches there by Anstey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anstey.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Anstey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Averescu's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Anstey seems content to control.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anstey sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Averescu wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anstey works his way into side control.
Averescu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anstey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey scoring with punches from side control.
Anstey controlling the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Averescu is looking to reverse the position.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Averescu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Averescu wants to control but Anstey postures up.
Averescu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anstey presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #ES2#
Averescu somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Nfld live 36
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Martinez saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Averescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Martinez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Averescu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Averescu clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez lands an elbow that stopped Averescu in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Averescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Averescu blocks an elbow strike.
Averescu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Averescu avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
Martinez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez keeps control of Averescu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Averescu wants to break free but Martinez has control.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Martinez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Averescu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martinez is defending well for now.
Averescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Martinez avoids the damage to the body.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Averescu avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
Averescu has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Martinez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Averescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Averescu dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Averescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez stalling the fight.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Averescu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Averescu's brow.
Martinez lands an elbow that stopped Averescu in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Dan Averescu's cut even more.
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!
Averescu being controlled against the cage.
Martinez lands an elbow just above Averescu 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Averescu's brow.
Averescu blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Averescu avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Averescu avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
Martinez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Averescu blocks an elbow strike.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Averescu blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Averescu is trying to force a seperation but Martinez has the dominant position.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Averescu misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Averescu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Averescu as Martinez tries to tie him up.
Averescu blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Martinez lands a right hand.
Averescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martinez.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Martinez stalls.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Averescu's brow.
Nice elbow from Martinez. #CUT#The cut above Dan Averescu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Averescu blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Martinez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Averescu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez missing with punches from the back.
Martinez trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Averescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinez on the side of the head.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Averescu moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Averescu blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Averescu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 35
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Schrute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schrute tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Averescu is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Averescu as he checks the leg kick.
Schrute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schrute wants to land a leg kick but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu tries to bum rush Schrute with a series of wild strikes but Schrute uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schrute was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Averescu stuns Schrute with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Averescu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Averescu jabs Schrute right on the nose. Schrute blinks but takes it well.
Schrute misses with a low kick.
Schrute dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
Schrute showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Averescu.
Some bone on bone action there as Averescu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by Averescu.
Averescu lands with a nice body punch.
Schrute staying out of range there.
Schrute digs a good body shot into Averescu's ribs.#T1#
Schrute throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Averescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Schrute's shoulder, as Schrute tries to avoid the shot.
Schrute throws a body punch but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schrute back to the cage. Averescu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Averescu misses with the combination.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Schrute avoids nicely.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Averescu!
A bone on bone clash there as Averescu blocks the leg kick.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Schrute moved out of range nicely.
Schrute misses with a low kick.
Schrute lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averescu at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schrute misses with a leg kick.
Schrute with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Averescu to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Schrute shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Averescu blocks the leg kick.
Schrute just misses with a punch to the body.
Schrute misses with a low kick as Averescu jumps back.
Schrute dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
Averescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schrute doesn't seem bothered though.
Averescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu connects with a body shot.
Schrute motions for Averescu to come forward. Schrute throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schrute misses with a low kick.
Schrute moves out of range of the strikes.
Schrute attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu scores with a hook to the body. Schrute takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Averescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Schrute is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Averescu rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Averescu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Averescu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Averescu backing away here, and Schrute unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Schrute throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
Schrute was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Averescu scores with a nice strike.
Schrute throws a body shot but no joy.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
Schrute shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schrute moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Schrute attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Averescu checks a leg kick.
Averescu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schrute circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schrute takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Schrute throws a low kick, looking for Averescu's leg but Averescu calmly moves out of range.
Averescu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Schrute moves away from the strike by Averescu. #T4#
Averescu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Schrute throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schrute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.
Averescu checks the leg kick.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Schrute avoids them all with ease.
Schrute throws a body punch but Averescu moves out of range.
Schrute misses with a low kick.
Schrute moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Averescu connects with a jab.
Schrute misses with a low kick as Averescu jumps back.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schrute throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schrute is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Averescu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Schrute fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Averescu checks it well.
Schrute just misses with a punch to the body.
Averescu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Schrute throws a body punch but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu throws a combination. Schrute tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Schrute misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Schrute might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Averescu has got the better of the exchanges.
Averescu throws a shot to the body.
Schrute misses with a leg kick.
Schrute ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Schrute throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Schrute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schrute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Schrute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute moves forwards but Averescu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Averescu checks a leg kick.
Averescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Schrute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Schrute tries to land a leg kick but Averescu saw it coming and moves away.
Schrute defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Schrute walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Averescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Schrute is looking to score with low kicks.
Schrute showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Averescu.
Schrute is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Averescu with a body shot.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Dan Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averescu 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.
Averescu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Averescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schrute wants to land a leg kick but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Schrute.
Schrute finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schrute lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Averescu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Averescu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot lands for Averescu.
Dan Averescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Schrute motions for Averescu to come forward. Schrute throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Schrute avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Schrute.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schrute's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Averescu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schrute scrambles back to his feet.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Schrute is just out of range.
Averescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Averescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averescu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schrute tries a low kick but Averescu avoids it.
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Averescu does no damage. #T3#
Averescu takes a swing at Schrute's ribcage but misses.
Schrute throws a low kick but Averescu avoids it.
Schrute misses with a low kick.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schrute can do to turn this around?
Averescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Schrute fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Averescu misses with a hook. Schrute ducked under it nicely.
Schrute finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schrute wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
Schrute wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Schrute is looking to score with low kicks.
Averescu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schrute fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Averescu checks it well.
Schrute fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Averescu is out of range.
Schrute slips under a jab from Averescu.#T4#
A lazy left from Averescu finds it's target.
Averescu takes a swing at Schrute's ribcage but misses.
Averescu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Averescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu lands an overhand right.
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!
Schrute wants to land a leg kick but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Averescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schrute finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schrute takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schrute misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Schrute is predictable there
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schrute fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Averescu checks it well.
Averescu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Averescu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Schrute bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schrute wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Averescu avoids the body shot from Schrute.
Schrute throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schrute has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schrute tries to score with a low kick but Averescu moves his leg out of the way.
Averescu punishes Schrute's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Schrute.
Averescu blocks a low kick nicely.
Averescu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schrute is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Schrute's head but Schrute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Averescu checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu misses with a few strikes there.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Schrute moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Schrute misses.
Schrute ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schrute thows a leg kick but Averescu checks it
and Averescu counters with a left to the body.
Schrute throws a leg kick but Averescu moved away.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Schrute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schrute.
Schrute attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schrute throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Averescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Schrute off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Schrute is predictable there
and Schrute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Averescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schrute doesn't seem bothered though.
Schrute ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Schrute slips a jab from Averescu.
Schrute was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Averescu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Averescu throws a body punch but Schrute moves out of range.
Schrute only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Averescu - just one landing.
Schrute throws a low kick but Averescu moves out of range easily.
Averescu fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Averescu checks a leg kick.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Schrute misses with a leg kick.
Schrute tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Averescu is able to avoid easily.
Averescu throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu checks a leg kick.
Averescu checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Averescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schrute.
Schrute tries to score with a low kick but Averescu moves his leg out of the way.
Schrute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Averescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schrute.
Schrute attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu checks a leg kick nicely.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Schrute's head but Schrute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schrute tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schrute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schrute tries to score with a low kick but Averescu moves his leg out of the way.
Schrute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Schrute only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Averescu scores with a decent looking hook.
Averescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schrute was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schrute lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Averescu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Averescu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schrute throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and moves out of range.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Schrute walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schrute tries to work over Averescu's front leg with a kick but Averescu checks it.
Averescu throws a body punch but Schrute moves out of range.
Schrute misses with a low kick.
Schrute misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Schrute misses the shot to the body.
Schrute throws a leg kick but Averescu moved away.
Averescu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schrute takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schrute throws a solid leg kick but Averescu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schrute.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Averescu checks a low kick from Schrute.
Schrute throws a body shot but no joy.
Schrute misses with a wild body shot.
Schrute swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schrute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schrute tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schrute on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dwight Schrute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu throws a hook but Schrute avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Averescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Averescu 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld live 31
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Averescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Averescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Averescu.
Nagibatel slips a jab and a cross from Averescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
Averescu checks a low kick from Nagibatel.#T1#
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Averescu backs away, Nagibatel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Averescu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Averescu swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Averescu misses with a hook.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagibatel lands with an uppercut that bounces Averescu off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Averescu moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagibatel.
A bone on bone clash there as Averescu blocks the leg kick.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Averescu misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Nagibatel tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Averescu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick from Nagibatel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Averescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Averescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Averescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Averescu misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Averescu misses.
A big left from Averescu misses. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Averescu's leg but Averescu calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Averescu throws a jab when Nagibatel was well out of range.
Nagibatel throws out a leg kick but Averescu moves out of range and Nagibatel only half commits.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nagibatel duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Averescu throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Averescu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Averescu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Averescu takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Averescu.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Averescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Nagibatel tried to score with a low kick but Averescu checks it.
Nagibatel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
Averescu swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Nagibatel catches Averescu right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Averescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel. #T1#
Nagibatel throws a jab but it's blocked by Averescu.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Averescu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagibatel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Averescu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagibatel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a solid leg kick but Averescu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagibatel.
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Averescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Averescu looks to move away, Nagibatel throws a big counter combo but Averescu just gets out of the way.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Averescu avoided it.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but Averescu avoids it.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Averescu misses with a wild combination.
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!
Averescu misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Averescu checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Averescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Averescu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Averescu throws a jab when Nagibatel was well out of range.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averescu misses with the combination. #T3#
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
Nagibatel throws a solid leg kick but Averescu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagibatel.
Averescu checks a leg kick nicely.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Averescu. Beautiful body shot.
Nagibatel throws a front kick aimed at Averescu's knee but Averescu avoids it well.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Nagibatel counters with a two punch combo.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averescu throws a combination that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Averescu was not able to check.
Nagibatel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Averescu checks it well.
Nagibatel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Averescu is out of range and Nagibatel settles back down.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Averescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick as Averescu jumps back.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu moved away.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Averescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Averescu saw it coming and moves away.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Averescu just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagibatel tries to score with a low kick but Averescu moves his leg out of the way.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Nagibatel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Averescu is able to avoid easily.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
Averescu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagibatel counters with an inside leg kick.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Averescu swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a hook.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Averescu misses with the combination.
Nagibatel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.#T1#
Nagibatel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Averescu misses with a few strikes there.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagibatel. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Averescu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Averescu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Averescu's head.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Averescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Averescu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel cracks Averescu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Averescu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averescu looks to land a combination but Nagibatel avoids it well.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu moved away.
Averescu throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Averescu misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Averescu looks to land a combination but Nagibatel avoids it well.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Averescu. Those never looked like landing.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Averescu saw it coming and moves away.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
Averescu throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Averescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Averescu takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Averescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Averescu's leg but Averescu calmly moves out of range.
Nagibatel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Averescu throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Averescu throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagibatel dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lyoha Nagibatel.
Well Nagibatel 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Nagibatel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Averescu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Averescu off balance momentarily.
Averescu thuds a left hand into Nagibatel's body.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Averescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagibatel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Averescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Averescu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Averescu was not able to check.
Averescu connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Averescu avoided it.#T1#
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Averescu off balance momentarily.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagibatel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Averescu. That did some damage!
Averescu takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Averescu.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Averescu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nagibatel backs up against the cage.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Averescu.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Averescu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel with the inside leg kick.
Averescu misses with a wild combination.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Nagibatel had a free shot at his head there.
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Averescu's leg but Averescu calmly moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Averescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Nagibatel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel. #T3#
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Averescu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
Averescu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagibatel. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Averescu checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Averescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a series of strikes. Averescu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nagibatel dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
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!
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel. #T4#
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Averescu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Averescu misses the body punch
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Averescu was not able to check.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Averescu is looking for the big counter here.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Averescu checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagibatel is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel tries to score with a low kick but Averescu moves his leg out of the way.
Averescu misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nagibatel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Averescu. Those never looked like landing.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagibatel is looking for a counter combo.
Averescu throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averescu throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Nagibatel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Averescu is able to avoid easily.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Averescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a low kick, right behind Averescu 's knee.
Averescu throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averescu misses with a double jab. #T1#
Averescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Averescu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Averescu. Those never looked like landing.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Averescu.
Nagibatel is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Averescu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Averescu off balance momentarily.
Nagibatel connects with a solid leg kick.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Averescu throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that misses.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a thumping low kick.
Averescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Left hook, right uppercut from Averescu.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Averescu.
Averescu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick.
Nagibatel is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Averescu throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.#T3#
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a two punch combo.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
Averescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagibatel doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagibatel wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Averescu checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Averescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Averescu down.
Nagibatel tried to score with a low kick but Averescu checks it.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Averescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagibatel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Averescu is able to avoid easily.
Averescu just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A big left from Averescu misses.
Nagibatel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Averescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel tries to work over Averescu's front leg with a kick but Averescu checks it.
Jab by Averescu.
Nagibatel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Averescu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagibatel counters with a one-two to the body.
Nagibatel wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Averescu swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Averescu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Averescu misses with a two punch combination.
Averescu scores with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Averescu blocks the low kick.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagibatel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagibatel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Averescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
Averescu misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Averescu avoids it.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
A combination from Averescu does no damage. #T1#
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagibatel throws a front kick aimed at Averescu's knee but Averescu avoids it well.
Averescu throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Nagibatel slips a jab and a cross from Averescu.
Averescu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Averescu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
Nagibatel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagibatel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Averescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Nagibatel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu misses with a few strikes there.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averescu.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagibatel wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Averescu throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Averescu misses with a body shot
and Nagibatel counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Averescu in his tracks.
Nagibatel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Averescu is able to avoid easily.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Averescu's front leg but catches the back leg as Averescu tries to avoid it.
Averescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Averescu's front leg but catches the back leg as Averescu tries to avoid it.
Averescu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu misses with a hook.
Averescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagibatel. Nagibatel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagibatel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Averescu. #T4#
Averescu throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
Averescu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Averescu tries to bum rush Nagibatel with a series of wild strikes but Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nagibatel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Averescu misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Averescu saw it coming and moves away.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lyoha Nagibatel.
Well Averescu 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Nfld 32
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Yan Spentliche on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Yan Spentliche counters with a nice uppercut.
Yan Spentliche throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Averescu misses with a left hand
enabling Yan Spentliche to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yan Spentliche counters with a straight right hand.
Yan Spentliche lands a right hook to the body.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Yan Spentliche cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Averescu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yan Spentliche looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Yan Spentliche ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Yan Spentliche swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Averescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice leg kick from Yan Spentliche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Yan Spentliche's shoulder, as Yan Spentliche tries to avoid the shot.
Yan Spentliche went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yan Spentliche misses with a double jab.
Yan Spentliche moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Yan Spentliche counters with an inside leg kick.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Yan Spentliche moved out of range nicely.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yan Spentliche cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yan Spentliche lands a jab.#T1#
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yan Spentliche counters with an outside leg kick.
Yan Spentliche moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Yan Spentliche appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Yan Spentliche counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yan Spentliche on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Averescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yan Spentliche counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yan Spentliche. That one must have hurt.
Yan Spentliche with a hook.
A good leg kick by Yan Spentliche.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Yan Spentliche uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yan Spentliche throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Yan Spentliche counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yan Spentliche connects with a solid leg kick.
Yan Spentliche feints and then cracks Averescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Averescu down.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu misses with a hook. Yan Spentliche ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Yan Spentliche lands a slapping body shot.
Yan Spentliche slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Yan Spentliche to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Yan Spentliche counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yan Spentliche connects with a solid leg kick.
Yan Spentliche clobbers Averescu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yan Spentliche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Averescu misses with a hook. Yan Spentliche ducked under it nicely.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and Yan Spentliche counters with a right hand to the body.
Averescu misses with a hook #KD#
and Yan Spentliche counters with a head kick that drops Averescu to the mat! Averescu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Averescu is rocked!
Yan Spentliche is pawing at Averescu, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Averescu's nose. Averescu is badly hurt! Yan Spentliche pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Averescu tries desperately to hold on but Yan Spentliche is relentless in his assault! As Averescu receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Yan Spentliche away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horghain Yan Spentliche!
An out of breath Horghain Yan Spentliche thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 23
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Kanaani moved out of range nicely.
Kanaani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kanaani misses with a low kick.
Kanaani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Averescu takes one to the chin there.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Kanaani ducks down to avoid it.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanaani lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Averescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Averescu lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Kanaani jabs at Averescu's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanaani slips under a jab.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Kanaani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Averescu throws the left hand but Kanaani avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kanaani was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Kanaani saw that one coming.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Kanaani saw that one coming.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Kanaani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Averescu has time to react.
Averescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kanaani on the side of the head.
Averescu 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.#T1#
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Kanaani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Kanaani moves out of range of the strikes.
Kanaani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kanaani jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Kanaani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Kanaani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Kanaani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Kanaani's head but Kanaani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kanaani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Kanaani sends Averescu down but not out. Kanaani dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Averescu is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kanaani in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Averescu looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kanaani turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehdi Kanaani!
Mehdi Kanaani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 21
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Randy moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Randy lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Randy lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Averescu.
Randy jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Averescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Randy moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Averescu goes down! Can Randy finish him!?#ROC#Averescu is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Randy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Averescu is still in real trouble! Can Randy finish him?
Randy passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Randy tries for a kimura but Averescu is defending well.
Averescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Randy has hold of Averescu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Averescu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Randy cranks the arm and Averescu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Averescu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Macho Man Randy!

Event: Nfld live 19
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Averescu scores with the left hand. Stardust knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Stardust lands.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Averescu's front leg but catches the back leg as Averescu tries to avoid it.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a low kick, right behind Averescu 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Stardust delivers a nice body kick.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stardust!
Averescu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a nice kick to the body.
Averescu looks winded!#T1#
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Stardust catches Averescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Stardust slips under a jab from Averescu.
A jab from Stardust finds it's way through Averescu's defenses.
Stardust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Averescu throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
Stardust was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Averescu 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.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a nice low kick that buckles Averescu's knee momentarily.
Averescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Stardust scores with a nice body kick.
Stardust scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Stardust. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stardust.
A jab from Stardust finds it's way through Averescu's defenses. #ROC#Averescu is rocked!#T2#
Averescu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Stardust.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a leg kick.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust thows a body kick. Averescu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Stardust scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stardust thumps Averescu with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Averescu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stardust - the referee stops the clock and Averescu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stardust. Averescu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stardust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Stardust.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Stardust finish him?
Stardust scores with a nice strike.
Nice body kick from Stardust.
Averescu drops his hands momentarily and Stardust needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Averescu just on the top of the head. Averescu drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Averescu - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Nfld live 18
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Falcon lands a jab to Averescu's midsection.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Averescu misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Falcon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Falcon.
Falcon is working Averescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Falcon postures up in Averescu's guard and throws a big left but Averescu blocks it.
Averescu wants to stand but Falcon is controlling the position.
Falcon controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon prevents Averescu from getting back to his feet.
Falcon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Falcon takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Falcon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Averescu lands with an overhand left.
Falcon defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Falcon moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcon slips under a jab.
Averescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Averescu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Falcon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Falcon advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Averescu taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Falcon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Falcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averescu keeps working.
Averescu tries to escape but Falcon is in control.
Averescu wants to control but Falcon postures up.
Falcon advances to full mount.
Averescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Falcon working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Falcon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Averescu is looking to improve his position but Falcon isn't that keen on the idea.
Falcon landing shots from mount. #CUT#That has opened up Dan Averescu's cut even more.
Falcon dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Averescu is rocked!
Falcon looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Averescu 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 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Falcon!
Our winner, Jack Falcon, 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: Nfld live 16
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Tarlah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Averescu misses the jab.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Averescu scores with a nice head shot.
Tarlah wants to clinch up but Averescu keeps it at a distance.
Tarlah lands a really nice looking cross but Averescu seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Averescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tarlah looks to land a right hand but Averescu moved out of range.
Averescu throws a hook but Tarlah avoids it easily.
Tarlah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Averescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlah takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Tarlah is rocked!
BOOM! Averescu lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tarlah. Tarlah tries to recover but Averescu is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tarlah lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

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

Event: Nfld FN 25
Date: Oct 27, 2022

#R1#
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anstey has time to react.
Averescu with a hook.
Averescu takes one on the button.
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu works the jab nicely.
Averescu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head.
Averescu cracks Anstey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anstey slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
letting Anstey counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Anstey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anstey misses the jab.#T1#
Anstey swings for the body but Averescu moves out of range.
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Anstey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anstey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averescu at a distance.
A jab from Averescu finds it's way through Anstey's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Averescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averescu throws a combination that misses
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Averescu throws a counter combo.
Anstey scores with a nice right hand.
Averescu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Anstey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anstey postures up.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anstey advances to half guard. #T3#
Anstey controlling the pace.
Averescu tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Anstey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anstey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Averescu.
Anstey tries to move into range but Averescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anstey slips a straight right by Averescu.
Averescu scores with the left hand. Anstey knows he should have avoided that one.
Anstey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Anstey cracks Averescu with an open hand slap.
Averescu 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.
Averescu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anstey slips a jab from Averescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Averescu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anstey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Averescu throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Averescu walks into a jab.
Anstey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Anstey lands a jab to the head.
Averescu misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Averescu won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anstey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anstey gets to mount! Averescu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
BOOM! Anstey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Averescu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey with good strikes from the mount here!
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey avoids the attempt from Averescu to control.
Anstey lands a big shot there that rocks Averescu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Anstey controlling his opponent.
Averescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anstey landing strikes, looking to finish!
Anstey lands a big shot there that rocks Averescu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Anstey controlling the pace for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Averescu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Averescu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Anstey controlling the pace for now.
Anstey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anstey with the ground and pound from mount.
Anstey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anstey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Anstey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu'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#
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anstey lands a two punch combo.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Anstey.
Anstey takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Anstey blocks a jab.
Jab from Averescu.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Averescu with a nice cross.
Anstey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu lands with a cross.
Anstey slips under a jab from Averescu.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Averescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Averescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Anstey should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Averescu.
Averescu with a jab.
Anstey has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Anstey defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Donk. Averescu catches Anstey right on the button with a cross.
Averescu sizes up Anstey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Averescu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.#T3#
Averescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anstey lands a nice shot to the body.
Anstey defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Averescu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.
Anstey staying out of range there.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Anstey dives in and scores a takedown into Averescu's guard.
Anstey 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.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Anstey with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Averescu looking for subs off his back but Anstey has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Averescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Averescu 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Nfld FN 22
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Averescu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Averescu as he connects with a hook.
Boma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boma misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Boma pushes Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma avoiding damage as Averescu throws knees to the body.
Boma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Boma scores with a shot to the side of Averescu's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu missing with knees to the body.
Boma tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Boma.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands. #T1#
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Averescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boma tries a body shot but Averescu blocks it.
Boma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Boma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Boma.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Boma lands a shot to the body.
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Averescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Averescu's efforts to push away.
Boma works on Averescu's body with a couple of short punches.
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Boma - that landed with a thud.
Averescu is struggling to control the position.
Boma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Averescu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Boma.
Boma lands a hook that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Boma.
Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Averescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Boma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boma.
Boma lands a nice uppercut.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu. #T4#
Boma misses with some punches.
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!
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Averescu trying to land knees to the body.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Averescu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Averescu tries to land a knee to the head but Boma blocks with his arms.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Boma lands a nice uppercut.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Boma.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Boma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Boma counters with an inside leg kick.
Averescu throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boma thumps Averescu with a low kick.
Boma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Boma pushes Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Boma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Boma.
Averescu is looking to break free of the clinch but Boma has double underhooks.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Averescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boma.
Boma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Averescu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Boma's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Averescu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma working aggressively here.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Boma scores with a shot to the side of Averescu's head.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Boma.
Averescu has had enough of the clinch but Boma keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Averescu prevents a body shot from Boma.
Averescu misses with some punches.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Averescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Boma gets an underhook and turns Averescu into the cage.
Boma misses with some punches.
Norman Boma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Averescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boma avoids it.
Averescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averescus head.
Averescu is looking to break free of the clinch but Boma has double underhooks.
Boma presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Boma.
Boma lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Boma working aggressively here. #T4#
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Boma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma misses with some punches.
Averescu is trying to push Boma away but Boma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma lands a nice uppercut.
Averescu is looking to break free of the clinch but Boma has double underhooks.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Boma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
Boma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Averescu misses. #CL2#
Boma darts in and clinches Averescu up against the cage.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Boma keeps control of Averescu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Averescu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Boma misses with a body punch. #T1#
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
A right handed body shot lands from Boma.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Averescu's efforts to push away.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boma.
Boma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Averescu blocks a low kick nicely.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Boma manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Boma moves into the clinch.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Boma digs a right hand underneath Averescu's ribcage. Averescu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Averescu tries to circle away but Boma has him pinned against the cage.
Boma lands a shoulder strike.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Boma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Boma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Averescu has had enough of the clinch but Boma keeps him there for the moment.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Boma. #T3#
Boma presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Boma prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Averescu blocking some punches.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
Boma tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Averescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma.
Boma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boma works on Averescu's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Boma.
Boma lands a hook that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma. #ROC2#Averescu is rocked!
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Averescu blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Boma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boma 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: Nfld 23
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Averescu connects with a crisp jab.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlah lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlah.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarlah loads up on a big right hand but Averescu slips the punch.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tarlah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tarlah jabs at Averescu's body.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Averescu.
Averescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlah misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Tarlah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Averescu is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tarlah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.
Tarlah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Averescu.
A swing and a miss from Tarlah.
Tarlah takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Averescu lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Tarlah gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Averescu lands with a hook. Tarlah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu defending well as Tarlah loads up on a big left hand.
Tarlah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Averescu - just one landing.
Tarlah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.#CL2#
Tarlah forces Averescu back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Tarlah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Averescu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tarlah moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Tarlah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy left from Averescu finds it's target.
Tarlah slips a jab from Averescu.
Tarlah looks to land a right hand but Averescu moved out of range.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlah scores with a body shot.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu blocks a jab.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Tarlah throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Averescu avoids the punch easily.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarlah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Averescu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Averescu slips a straight right by Tarlah.#T3#
Tarlah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Averescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Averescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarlah off the cage and back into range.
Tarlah throws a jab but it's blocked by Averescu.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlah.
Averescu catches Tarlah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tarlah moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu tests Tarlah's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Tarlah cracks Averescu with a big right hand and Averescu goes down!#ROC2#Averescu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlah cracks Averescu with a solid left hand.
Oh Averescu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlah distracts Averescu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Averescu keeps moving.
Averescu seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarlah postures up. #T4#
Tarlah scoring with punches to the head and body.
Averescu is trying to keep Tarlah in close.
Tarlah lands a couple of digs.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah is in close to Averescu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Averescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlah working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Averescu trying to keep a closed guard but Tarlah is proving a slippery customer.
Tarlah is working Averescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tarlah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Averescu.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarlah missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlah throws a hook to the side of Averescu's head but Averescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
Averescu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tarlah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarlah throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarlah throws a body punch but Averescu moves out of range.
Tarlah throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Dan Averescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Averescu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tarlah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Tarlah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Averescu connects with the punch.
Tarlah tries to clinch but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu slips a jab from Tarlah.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Tarlah is out of range.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Tarlah moved out of range nicely.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Tarlah slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.
Tarlah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tarlah misses the jab.
A jab from Tarlah misses.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlah misses with a few strikes there.
Tarlah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Tarlah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Tarlah staying out of range there.
Tarlah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarlah misses with a looping right.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Averescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Tarlah scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu slips under a jab from Tarlah.
Tarlah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tarlah tries to clinch but Averescu moves out of range.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Tarlah moves into the clinch.
Averescu gets underhooks to prevent Tarlah's takedown attempt.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Tarlah has Averescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Averescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Tarlah is trying to break the clinch but Averescu is controlling him.
Tarlah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Averescu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Tarlah moved out of range.
Tarlah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Averescu cracks Tarlah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tarlah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tarlah misses with a lunging right hand
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Tarlah with a jab.#CUT2#Dan Averescu's cut is getting worse.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Tarlah throws a hook but Averescu avoids it easily.
Tarlah looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlah just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Tarlah lands with a hook. Averescu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Averescu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tarlah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Tarlah looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
Averescu scores with a jab to the head.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Tarlah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Tarlah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlah throws out the jab.
Tarlah moves in looking to clinch but Averescu pushes him off.
Tarlah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Tarlah.
Averescu staying out of range there.
Tarlah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Averescu on the side of the head.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Tarlah tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tarlah misses with a straight right.
Tarlah misses with a straight right.
Tarlah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tarlah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws a hook but Tarlah blocks it.
Tarlah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.
Tarlah throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Averescu on the side of the head.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Tarlah's shoulder, as Tarlah tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlah lands an overhand right.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu staying out of range there.
Averescu lands a head shot.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Tarlah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlah throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarlah throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Tarlah throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Averescu lands with a cross.
Tarlah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Tarlah's head but Tarlah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlah lands a right hook to the body.
Tarlah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarlah slips under a jab.
Tarlah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Averescu misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tarlah drops Averescu with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tarlah follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
After winning the bout, Balink Tarlah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 22
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Averescu slips under a jab.
Averescu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Averescu throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Averescu down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Averescu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Averescu is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Anderson plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Averescu swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Averescu face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Brownie Anderson 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: Nfld 21
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Averescu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Averescu lands with a nice combination. Tarlah backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Tarlah rushes Averescu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Averescu missing with knees to the body.
Tarlah is trying to drag Averescu to the mat but Averescu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tarlah goes for a takedown attempt but Averescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Tarlah there.
Averescu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarlah throws an off balance right hand
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu lands an overhand right.
Averescu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlah. Averescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlah on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Averescu slips under a jab from Tarlah.
Averescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Averescu throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Tarlah.
Tarlah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averescu.
Tarlah looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches.
Tarlah managing to block the knees to the body from Averescu.
Tarlah is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.#TD2#
Tarlah has hold of one of Averescu's legs. Averescu is fighting the takedown attempt but Tarlah gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Averescu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tarlah presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Averescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Averescu manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Tarlah wants a takedown. #BC#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averescu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tarlah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarlah.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tarlah has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tarlah 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.
Averescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarlah just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlah slips a jab from Averescu.
Averescu throws a series of strikes that have Tarlah backpedaling.
Averescu blocks a jab.
Tarlah throws a hook but Averescu blocks it.
Tarlah fails with a takedown attempt.
Averescu throws a series of strikes that have Tarlah backpedaling. #T3#
Averescu scores with a one two! Tarlah had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Averescu!
The fighters circling - Tarlah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu sizes up Tarlah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Averescu connects with the punch.
Averescu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Tarlah is rocked!
Averescu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Averescu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tarlah right on the button. Tarlah goes down! Averescu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Averescu gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Averescu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 20
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Falcon.
Averescu cracks a nice hook into Falcon's ribs.
Averescu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Averescu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Averescu misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Falcon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu clobbers Falcon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Averescu lands with a right hand.
Falcon takes one on the button.
Averescu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Falcon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Averescu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Averescu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Averescu tries to get out of the position.
Falcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averescu keeps working.
Falcon misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Falcon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Falcon working the ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Averescu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falcon on the ground.
Falcon working the ground and pound from side control.
Falcon in side control, throwing shots but Averescu defends.
Falcon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Averescu down. #SUB2#
Falcon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Averescu, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Averescu taking a bit of punishment here - Falcon scoring with strikes. #T2#
Averescu is looking to regain half guard here but Falcon keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Falcon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Falcon scoring with punches and elbows.
Falcon happy to just control the position for now.
Averescu defending against the ground and pound.
Averescu can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Falcon in side control, throwing shots but Averescu defends.
Falcon scoring with punches from side control.
Falcon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Falcon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Falcon trying to control the action but Averescu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Falcon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Averescu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Falcon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Falcon landing strikes.
Falcon is chipping away with strikes. #ROC2#Averescu is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.#SUB2#
Falcon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Averescu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oh Averescu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Falcon working the head and body with strikes.
Falcon staying calm.
Averescu seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Falcon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Averescu down. #SUB2#
Falcon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Averescu, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Falcon is trying to get an arm triangle but Averescu is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Falcon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Falcon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Averescu quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Falcon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Averescu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Falcon controlling the action here.
Falcon working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Falcon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Averescu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Falcon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Averescu is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Falcon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Averescu is in a horrible position here. Falcon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Falcon controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Falcon is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Falcon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Falcon!
Jack Falcon is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Jack Falcon, 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: Nfld live 1
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Averescu.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Averescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Averescu backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a right hand that Averescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Averescu also avoids with ease.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Averescu avoids it well.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson slips a jab from Averescu.#T1#
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily.
Averescu throws a counter combo.
Averescu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Averescu unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a right hand that Averescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Averescu also avoids with ease.
Averescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Averescu slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Averescu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Averescu circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Averescu scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averescu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
A shot to the liver by Averescu. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Averescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Averescu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Averescu lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Averescu's body. Averescu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Averescu misses.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu 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.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Averescu's defenses.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Averescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.#T4#
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Averescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Averescu cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Averescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Averescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averescu's head backwards.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Averescu avoids a kick to the body.
Averescu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Averescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Averescu misses.
As Averescu looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Averescu just gets out of the way.#T1#
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averescu throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Averescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Averescu. #T2#
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Averescu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Averescu counters with a left to the body.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu is looking for the big counter here.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.#T3#
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Averescu.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Averescu cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Averescu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Averescu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Averescu backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Averescu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Averescu throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Averescu is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Averescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Averescu.
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
As Averescu looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Averescu just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averescu is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Averescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Averescu stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Averescu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Averescu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Averescu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Averescu misses with a combination
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Averescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averescu misses with a looping right.#T2#
A jab from Averescu finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with a takedown
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Averescu tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Averescu circles away.
Anderson slips a straight right by Averescu.#T3#
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson cracks Averescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Averescu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Averescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.#T4#
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Averescu throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Averescu.
Averescu lands the left hand.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Averescu's head back.
Anderson stuns Averescu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Averescu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Averescu checks it well. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Averescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson slips under a jab from Averescu.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Averescu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Averescu thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Averescu.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Averescu lands a two punch combo.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Averescu.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Averescu avoids nicely.
Anderson tries to work over Averescu's front leg with a kick but Averescu checks it.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Averescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Averescu misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Averescu throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Averescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Averescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson shoots in but Averescu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Averescu slips a straight right by Anderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Averescu ducks down to avoid it.
Averescu scores with a jab.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Averescu's ribs.
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Averescu under the eye.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson tries to bum rush Averescu with a series of wild strikes but Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Anderson jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.
Averescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Averescu cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Averescu misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Averescu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Averescu. #ROC#Averescu is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Averescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Averescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Averescu moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Averescu connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Averescu avoids them all with ease.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Averescu.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brownie Anderson.
Well Averescu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Dan Averescu, 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: Nfld 17
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Holmstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Holmstrom slips a jab from Averescu.
Holmstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Averescu. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Averescu enables Holmstrom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Averescu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Averescu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Holmstrom presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmstrom fails with the takedown.
Averescu lands with a cross. #ROC#Holmstrom is rocked!
Averescu drops Holmstrom with a naaaaasty hook - Holmstrom is in real trouble here! Averescu dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1#
Averescu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tarlah backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Tarlah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tarlah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Tarlah misses its intended target.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarlah takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Tarlah is rocked!
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Averescu as he avoids it easily.
Oh Tarlah 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!
OH! Tarlah has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Averescu smells blood and charges in for the finish! Averescu unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Tarlah sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Averescu!
A very excited looking Dan Averescu 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: BB 46 - McWrestler vs Man
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Lafayette shoots in looking for a takedown but Averescu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lafayette's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lafayette counters with a nice body shot.
Lafayette shoots for a double leg takedown but Averescu sprawls well. He's pushed Lafayette's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu misses the jab.
Averescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lafayette tries to counter with a takedown but Averescu is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Lafayette moves out of range.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Lafayette counters by moving into the clinch.
Lafayette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lafayette has him pressed against the cage.
Averescu working hard to break the clinch.
Lafayette blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Lafayette lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Averescu or not.
Averescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Averescu slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Lafayette to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lafayette takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lafayette has Averescu pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Averescu.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Lafayette is controlling him.#BC#
Lafayette breaks from the clinch.
Lafayette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Averescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Lafayette instigates a clinch.
Averescu stalling the fight.
Lafayette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Averescu is defending well for now.
Lafayette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Averescu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Averescu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Averescu is trying to push Lafayette away but Lafayette has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lafayette lands a jab to the nose.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averescu misses with a body shot. #TD#
Lafayette darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Averescu tries to kick Lafayette off in order to stand up. Lafayette Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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.
The referee asks Lafayette politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lafayette prefers to stall for the moment though.
Averescu is pushing Lafayette's head away, looking to escape. Lafayette manages to hold on to the position though.
Lafayette is staying tight to Averescu's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Averescu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lafayette tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Averescu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafayette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette punching from mount but Averescu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette 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##TD#
Lafayette dives in and scores a takedown into Averescu's guard.
Lafayette keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Averescu's head.
Averescu looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Averescu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lafayette pushes down on Averescu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lafayette performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lafayette perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lafayette passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lafayette slows the pace down.
Sloppy strikes there by Lafayette.
Lafayette passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Averescu!
Lafayette looking to finish with strikes here!
Lafayette tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lafayette 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.
Lafayette looking to finish with strikes here!
Lafayette controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Lafayette raining down hammerfists from mount.
Averescu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Averescu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lafayette.
Lafayette controlling from mount.
Lafayette's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lafayette unloads with some shots from mount but Averescu bucks and avoids them well.
Lafayette controlling from mount. #T3#
Averescu is in a horrible position here. Lafayette smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.#SUB#
Lafayette looking to isolate an arm here. Averescu doesn't see it coming and as Lafayette extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lafayette!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BB 39 - Adam vs Escobar
Date: Apr 05, 2022

#R1#
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Adderley counters with a left to the body.
Adderley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Adderley counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Averescu drops his hands momentarily and Adderley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Averescu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adderley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Averescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adderley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adderley misses with a body shot.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Adderley lands a right hook to the body.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adderley.
Adderley is looking for a counter combo.
Adderley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adderley.
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Adderley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adderley. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Adderley lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Averescu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Averescu throws a jab when Adderley was well out of range.
Adderley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Averescu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Averescu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Adderley moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Adderley.
Averescu misses with a hook. Adderley ducked under it nicely.
Adderley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adderley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Adderley sizes up Averescu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adderley catches Averescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adderley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Averescu misses with a jab to the body
and Adderley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adderley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adderley misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Adderley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Averescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adderley thuds a left hand into Averescu's body.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Adderley's shoulder, as Adderley tries to avoid the shot.
Adderley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Adderley scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adderley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Averescu's hands.
Adderley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Averescu takes one on the button.
Averescu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adderley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Averescu scrambles back to his feet.
Averescu 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.
Averescu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Adderley.
Jab by Adderley.
Adderley scores with a body shot.
Adderley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Averescu momentarily. #T3#
Adderley tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Adderley.
Averescu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adderley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adderley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Averescu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adderley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Averescu is rocked!
Adderley misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adderley.
Adderley misses the shot to the body.
Adderley with a hook.
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adderley misses with a body shot.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Adderley avoids it with no problem.
Adderley lands a nice shot that snaps Averescu's head back.
Adderley chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Adderley throws a body shot but no joy.
Adderley throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
Adderley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Averescu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adderley cracks Averescu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adderley throws a shot to the body.
Adderley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adderley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averescu.
Adderley tries to bum rush Averescu with a series of wild strikes but Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adderley punishes Averescu's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Adderley catches Averescu right on the button with a cross.
Adderley throws a sloppy body shot
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Adderley moves away and avoids it.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Averescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Adderley does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Adderley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adderley scores with a leg kick.
Averescu lands a jab.
Adderley walks into a straight right hand from Averescu.
Averescu looks to land a combination but Adderley avoids it well.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a nice looking combination but Adderley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averescu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adderley misses with a two punch combination.
Adderley misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Averescu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Averescu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adderley dips to his left and cracks Averescu with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adderley lands with a nice body punch.
Adderley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Adderley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adderley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Averescu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adderley misses the shot to the body.
Averescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left lands for Adderley.
Adderley moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Adderley takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adderley misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Dan Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adderley blocks a jab.
Adderley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Averescu just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Adderley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adderley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Averescu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adderley connects with a body shot.
Averescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Averescu takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Averescu 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adderley.
Averescu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adderley's head.
Adderley throws a leg kick which misses Averescu's front leg but catches the back leg as Averescu tries to avoid it.
Adderley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adderley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adderley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Adderley scores with the left hand. Averescu knows he should have avoided that one.
Adderley misses with a series of wild punches.
Adderley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Adderley.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Adderley finish him?
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Adderley counters with a nice uppercut.
Adderley swings for the body but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Averescu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Adderley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adderley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adderley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adderley throws a leg kick which misses Averescu's front leg but catches the back leg as Averescu tries to avoid it.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adderley digs a good body shot into Averescu's ribs.
Adderley scores with the left hand. Averescu knows he should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adderley lands a jab.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Adderley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Averescu misses the jab.
Adderley scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adderley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adderley lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Averescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Averescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adderley.
Adderley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adderley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Adderley is out of range.
Adderley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Averescu throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
Adderley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Averescu's hands.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adderley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adderley, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Adderley! Averescu is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Adderley!
During a confident post fight interview, Hakeem Adderley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 31 Obaminator vs Tavares 2
Date: Mar 01, 2022

#R1#
Averescu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Averescu momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Dean cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Dean lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Averescu falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dean dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Dean!
A victorious Brian Dean thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 24 - Abner vs Olsen 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Adefemi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Averescu misses with a double jab
and Adefemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've been informed that Averescu 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.
Good shot there by Adefemi.
Good exchange - Adefemi coming out on top.
Adefemi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Adefemi moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Adefemi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Averescu moves forwards but Adefemi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adefemi scores with a nice strike.
Averescu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adefemi, as that shot connected.
Averescu lands with a right hand. #T1#
Averescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adefemi. Adefemi obviously looking to wear him down.
Adefemi lands with a good body shot.
Averescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adefemi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steven Adefemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adefemi lands a nice looking body kick.
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adefemi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averescu doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adefemi. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Adefemi misses with a body shot.
Adefemi connects with a crisp jab.
Averescu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adefemi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adefemi.
Adefemi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adefemi jabs at Averescu's body.#T2#
Adefemi moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Averescu scores with a nice right hand.
Adefemi feints and then cracks Averescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Averescu down.
Adefemi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Averescu. That did some damage!
Adefemi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Averescu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Averescu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Averescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu takes one to the chin there.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Adefemi had a free shot at his head there.
Adefemi connects with a right hand. Averescu shakes it off.
Adefemi dodges the punch combination from Averescu. #T3#
Adefemi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Adefemi's head but Adefemi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Averescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adefemi.
Adefemi scores with a jab to the head.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Averescu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Averescu tries to bum rush Adefemi with a series of wild strikes but Adefemi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
letting Adefemi counter with a right hand.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Adefemi is just out of range.
Adefemi ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Adefemi scores with a nice strike.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adefemi cracks Averescu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adefemi.
Averescu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adefemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adefemi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adefemi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Adefemi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adefemi misses with a two punch combination.
Adefemi lands with a hook. Averescu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adefemi just misses with a punch to the body.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Adefemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Adefemi counters with a stiff right hand.
Adefemi lands with a good body shot.
Adefemi throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Adefemi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Averescu throws a series of punches but Adefemi moves out of range.
Adefemi connects with a jab.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Adefemi counters with a right hand to the body.
Adefemi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Averescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adefemi on the side of the head.
Averescu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Averescu backs away, Adefemi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Adefemi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Adefemi.
Adefemi with a hook.
Adefemi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adefemi lands the left hand.
Adefemi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Adefemi lands with a nice body punch.
Adefemi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Adefemi slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Adefemi is out of range.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Adefemi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adefemi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adefemi connects with a crisp jab.
Adefemi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Averescu momentarily.
Averescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adefemi finds it's way round the side to connect with Averescu's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adefemi.
Averescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adefemi.
Averescu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adefemi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adefemi. #T2#
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adefemi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adefemi can pounce on him.
Adefemi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adefemi.
Adefemi scores with a shot to the body.
Adefemi digs a good body shot into Averescu's ribs.
Averescu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adefemi counters with a nice leg kick.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Adefemi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Averescu thinking.
Adefemi is looking to slow Averescu down with leg kicks.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adefemi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and Adefemi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Averescu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adefemi throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Adefemi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adefemi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adefemi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steven Adefemi is winning the standup battle so far.
Adefemi dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
The crowd cheers as Averescu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adefemi doesn't seem phased though.
Adefemi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adefemi connects with a solid leg kick.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Adefemi is out of range.
Averescu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Adefemi. That one must have hurt.
Adefemi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adefemi connects with a body shot that sends Averescu's belly button to the back.#T4#
Averescu throws a jab when Adefemi was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adefemi scoring well with a low kick there.
Averescu throws a hook but Adefemi blocks it.
Adefemi lands with a straight right. Averescu didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Adefemi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Averescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adefemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu swings for the body but Adefemi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Adefemi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adefemi throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Adefemi with a jab.
Averescu tries to bum rush Adefemi with a series of wild strikes but Adefemi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dan Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adefemi lands a nice hook to Averescu's body. Averescu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Adefemi counters with a leg kick.
Averescu 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.
Adefemi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adefemi lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Adefemi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Adefemi.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Adefemi scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adefemi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Averescu just manages to avoid it.
Adefemi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Averescu backs up against the cage.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Adefemi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adefemi to score with a decent uppercut.
Averescu looks to land a combination but Adefemi avoids it well.
Averescu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adefemi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Averescu's knee momentarily.
Adefemi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Adefemi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adefemi thumps Averescu with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adefemi scores with a jab.#T1#
Averescu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adefemi lands with a cross.
Adefemi moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Adefemi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Adefemi tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adefemi 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.
Averescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adefemi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Adefemi. That snapped Averescu's head back.
Adefemi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adefemi blocks a jab.#T2#
Adefemi lands a nice looking body shot.
Adefemi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adefemi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adefemi jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adefemi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adefemi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Adefemi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Adefemi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adefemi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adefemi.
Adefemi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Averescus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adefemi moves away.
Adefemi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adefemi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adefemi.
Adefemi misses with a double jab
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adefemi throws a shot to the body.
Averescu throws a combination that misses
and Adefemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adefemi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Adefemi counters with an outside leg kick.
Steven Adefemi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adefemi.
Averescu misses with a combination
and Adefemi counters with a series of strikes. Averescu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Averescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Adefemi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Adefemi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Averescu thinking.
Averescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adefemi scores with a punch to the head.
Adefemi with the inside leg kick.
Adefemi tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adefemi slips a jab and a cross from Averescu.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adefemi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Averescu on the side of the head.
Averescu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Averescu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Adefemi counters with a leg kick.
Adefemi connects with a looping right hand.
Averescu takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Adefemi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adefemi 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Steven Adefemi!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Steven Adefemi!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Steven Adefemi!

Steven Adefemi wins by unanimous decision!
Steven Adefemi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BB 15 - Zaintashara vs Roos
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
A nice side step and Averescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Averescu doesn't seem phased though.
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Averescus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Averescu throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.#T1#
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
A jab lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Averescu up against the cage.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov stalls. #T2#
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu can't break the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov cracks Averescu with a nice body shot.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Averescu struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov is leaning against Averescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Averescu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands. #T4#
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Magomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Averescu sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Averescu slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Averescu scores with a nice right hand.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Averescu takes one to the side of the head.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Dan Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov lands an overhand right.
Averescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Averescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Averescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Averescu's body.
Magomedov catches Averescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Averescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Averescu walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Averescu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Averescu seems unphased.
Magomedov throws a good cross that connects.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov stuns Averescu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Averescu misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Averescu 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.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov dips to his left and cracks Averescu with an uppercut!
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into Averescu's body.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Averescu walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedov lands with a right hand.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Averescu avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Magomedov.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Averescu.
Averescu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Averescu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov cracks Averescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Magomedov jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Magomedov cracks Averescu with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Magomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Magomedov connects with a body shot that sends Averescu's belly button to the back.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Averescu back into the cage.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Averescu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Averescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Averescu blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Averescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Averescu working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov stalling.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Magomedov'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.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Averescu is pushing Magomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Averescu is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averescus head.
A bit of stalling here from Averescu.
Averescu is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Magomedov stalls.
Magomedov is leaning against Averescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land. #T3#
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Averescu is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Averescu has his back to the cage.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averescus head.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Averescu misses with some punches.
Zabit Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Averescu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Averescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!

Zabit Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Zabit Magomedov said 'Welcome to the Show everybodddyyy!!!'.

Event: CMMA 175 Duvernay v DeMinaur 2
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Leopoldo misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Averescu.
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu throws a series of punches but Leopoldo avoids them all with ease.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leopoldo throws out the jab.
Leopoldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Averescu lands.
Leopoldo defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Leopoldo misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
Averescu lunges at Leopoldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leopoldo's hand.
Leopoldo walks into a stiff left hand from Averescu.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopoldo misses the target.
Leopoldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Averescu misses with the combination.
It seemed like Leopoldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leopoldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Leopoldo slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Leopoldo.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.
Averescu defending well as Leopoldo loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Leopoldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leopoldo throws a series of punches but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Leopoldo should have avoided that one.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Leopoldo.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Leopoldo saw that one coming.
Averescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Leopoldo off the cage and back into range.
Leopoldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Averescu moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Leopoldo moves away and avoids it.
Leopoldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Averescu, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leopoldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopoldo misses the target.
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Leopoldo looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Leopoldo.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leopoldo throws out the jab.
Leopoldo misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Averescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Leopoldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Averescu throws the left hand but Leopoldo avoids the punch easily.
Leopoldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
A big right from Leopoldo misses.
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Leopoldo throws a hook but Averescu avoids it easily.
Averescu dips to his left and cracks Leopoldo with an uppercut!
Leopoldo missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Leopoldo avoids nicely.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leopoldo slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Averescu. That snapped Leopoldo's head back.
Leopoldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leopoldo misses with a looping right.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Leopoldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leopoldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leopoldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leopoldo throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Averescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo slips a jab from Averescu.#T3#
Leopoldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leopoldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leopoldo.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leopoldo lands with a hook. Averescu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Leopoldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Leopoldo throws out a loose jab but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu misses the jab.
Averescu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Averescu slips a straight right by Leopoldo.
Good standup being displayed there by Averescu as he connects with a hook.
Leopoldo looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
The fighters circling - Leopoldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu scores with a jab.
Averescu slips under a jab from Leopoldo.
Averescu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Averescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Leopoldo is rocked!
Averescu cracks Leopoldo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Leopoldo falls backwards against the cage. Averescu follows up with more strikes that drop Leopoldo to his knees. Averescu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Leopoldo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
In his post fight interview, Dan Averescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CMMA 158 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Of Skalitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Of Skalitz misses with a straight left.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Of Skalitz.
It looked like Averescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Of Skalitz.
Of Skalitz swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Henry Of Skalitz has been cut.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Of Skalitz's shoulder, as Of Skalitz tries to avoid the shot.
Of Skalitz lands with a good body shot.
Of Skalitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Of Skalitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Of Skalitz looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.
The fighters circling - Of Skalitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Of Skalitz lands a big head kick that sends Averescu tumbling to the mat! Of Skalitz takes a step backwards and waves Averescu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Of Skalitz 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Of Skalitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Averescu is rocked!
Averescu misses with a body shot
and Of Skalitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Averescu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Averescu takes a swing at Of Skalitz's ribcage but misses.
Of Skalitz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Of Skalitz ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Of Skalitz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Averescu misses with a double jab
and Of Skalitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Averescu seems to have got his legs back now.
Averescu throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Of Skalitz counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Of Skalitz breaks the clinch.
Of Skalitz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Averescu misses with a double jab.
Of Skalitz misses with a straight left.
Of Skalitz scores with a jab.
Of Skalitz scores with a hook to the body. Averescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu avoids the body shot from Of Skalitz.
Crack! A monster head kick from Of Skalitz and Averescu falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Of Skalitz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Of Skalitz!
Henry Of Skalitz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA 146 Obaminator v Tavares
Date: Aug 20, 2021

#R1##TD#
Fudd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Averescu's guard.
Fudd is working Averescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fudd 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.
Fudd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Averescu can't do much from the bottom here.
Averescu defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Fudd seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Averescu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Averescu's face as Fudd controls the position.
Averescu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fudd lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fudd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Averescu looks a forlorn figure. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fudd unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Averescu wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fudd celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilmerr Fudd!
Wilmerr Fudd decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CMMA 137 Kitsuragi v Tavares
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
Averescu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilva circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Wilva saw that one coming.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Wilva moved out of range nicely.
Wilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilva lands with a straight right. Averescu didn't see that one coming.
Wilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilva is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
Wilva throws out a leg kick but Averescu moves out of range and Wilva only half commits. #CL2#
Wilva darts in and clinches Averescu up against the cage.#BC#
Averescu 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.
Wilva wants to clinch up but Averescu keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Wilva moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Wilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Wilva has Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Averescu. #T1##BC#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Wilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Wilva ducks down to avoid it.
Wilva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu misses with a two punch combination.
Wilva tries a low kick but Averescu avoids it.
Wilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Wilva closes the distance and pushes Averescu back into the cage.#BC2#
Wilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilva slips under a jab.#T2#
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Wilva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Averescu counters with a three punch combo that has Wilva backing up. Wilva nods at Averescu to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Wilva forces Averescu back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Wilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Averescu looks to land a combination but Wilva avoids it well.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Averescu scores with a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Averescu blocks the low kick.
Averescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Wilva's head but Wilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilva throws a front kick aimed at Averescu's knee but Averescu avoids it well.
As Wilva looks to move away, Averescu throws a big counter combo but Wilva just gets out of the way.
Wilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averescu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilva. Wilva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Averescu connects with a crisp jab.
Wilva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Wilva misses with a hook.
Wilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Averescu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Averescu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Averescu circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Wilva closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Averescu feints a jab promting Wilva to slip. Averescu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wilva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilva wants to clinch up but Averescu keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Averescu.
Wilva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Averescu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Averescu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilva misses with a low kick.
Averescu checks a low kick from Wilva.
Wilva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Wilva misses. #T4#
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Averescu tests Wilva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu checks the leg kick nicely there.
A counter left hand to the body from Averescu misses its target.
Wilva misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
As Wilva looks to move away, Averescu throws a big counter combo but Wilva just gets out of the way.
Wilva staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Averescu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Averescu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wilva tries a low kick but Averescu avoids it.
Averescu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanderlei Wilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilva motions for Averescu to come forward. Wilva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Averescu.
Wilva tries a low kick but Averescu avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilva tries to clinch up but Averescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Wilva moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilva throws a leg kick
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Wilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Averescu works Wilva's body with a nice hook.
Wilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Averescu scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilva.
Wilva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Wilva moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Wilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilva misses with a low kick.
Averescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilva throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilva can do to turn this around?
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilva.
Wilva is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
Averescu misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1##CL2#
Wilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Averescu, pushing him back against the cage.
Averescu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Averescu lands a really nice looking cross but Wilva seems unphased.
Wilva tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Averescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Averescu.
Wilva moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Wilva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a hook.#T2#
Wilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Averescu as he connects with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Averescu.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Wilva moves away and avoids it.
Wilva is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilva is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averescu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dan Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averescu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilva in his tracks.
Averescu with a nice cross.
Wilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Averescu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilva in his tracks.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Averescu checks a low kick from Wilva.
Averescu cracks Wilva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilva tries to clinch up
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Wilva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Averescu as he checks the leg kick.
Wilva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilva moves out of range as Averescu strikes.#CL2#
Wilva has closed the distance and engaged Averescu in a clinch. #BC2#
Wilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Wilva rushes Averescu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Wilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Averescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilva motions for Averescu to come forward. Wilva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Averescu checks a leg kick.
Dan Averescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Averescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilva.
Jab by Wilva.#T4#
Wilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Averescu.
Wilva moves to clinch but Averescu breaks away
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilva motions for Averescu to come forward. Wilva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Wilva counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Wilva breaks from the clinch.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu misses with a wild combination.
Wilva misses with a low kick.
Wilva wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Averescu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Averescu.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Averescu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Averescu duly obliges.
Averescu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilva at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Averescu. #ROC#Wilva is rocked!
Wilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilva is still on wobbly legs! Can Averescu finish him?
Averescu walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wilva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Averescu swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wilva's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
Our winner, Dan Averescu, 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: CMMA 130 Lafayette v Kaloev
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Parker as he connects with a hook.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averescu's head backwards.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averescu circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Parker.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Parker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Averescu misses the jab.
Parker tries to bum rush Averescu with a series of wild strikes but Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu 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.
Parker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Averescu eats them both and turns towards Parker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Parker misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
As Parker looks to move away, Averescu throws a big counter combo but Parker just gets out of the way.
Averescu slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Averescu throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Averescu eats them both and turns towards Parker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker throws a combination that misses
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Averescu misses with a hook.
As Averescu backs off Parker throws a huge counter combo but Averescu manages to avoid it all.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Parker. Those never looked like landing.
Averescu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Averescu lands a big uppercut and Parker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Parker looks OK. Averescu waves Parker back to his feet!#ROC#Parker is rocked!#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Parker scores with a four punch combination!
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Averescu finish him?
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Averescu slips a straight right by Parker.
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.
Parker throws a wild hook but Averescu just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Parker gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Averescu raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
A relieved looking Dan Averescu 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: CMMA 117 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Leopoldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leopoldo takes one on the button.
Leopoldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leopoldo throws a body punch but Averescu moves out of range. #CL#
Leopoldo tries to keep at a distance but Averescu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Averescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Averescu.
Averescu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo slowing the pace effectively.
Averescu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Leopoldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Averescu tries a knee to the head but Leopoldo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leopoldo is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leopoldo slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Blake Leopoldo.
Leopoldo misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu avoids the body shot from Leopoldo.
Averescu cracks Leopoldo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Averescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leopoldo misses the shot to the body.
Leopoldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Leopoldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Leopoldo gets tackled into the cage by Averescu. Averescu maintains the clinch.
Averescu tries to land a knee to the head but Leopoldo blocks with his arms.
Leopoldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Averescu working aggressively here.
Leopoldo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Averescu lands a nice uppercut.
Leopoldo blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Leopoldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Averescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Leopoldo.
Averescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Leopoldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Averescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Averescu lands a jab.
Averescu connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leopoldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averescu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leopoldo. Averescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leopoldo throws a body punch but Averescu moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Averescu clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Averescu.
Averescu has a couple of punches blocked by Leopoldo.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Averescu.
Averescu lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Averescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Averescu misses with some punches.
Averescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leopoldo can do to turn this around?
Leopoldo wants to stall.
Leopoldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Averescu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Leopoldo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dan Averescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leopoldo.
Averescu looking to throw knees to the head but Leopoldo is blocking nicely.
Averescu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leopoldo takes a shot to the head.
Averescu lands with a light punch inside.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Leopoldo.
Averescu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards. #T4#
Averescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leopoldo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leopoldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Averescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Averescu clinches.
Averescu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Averescu.
Leopoldo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Averescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leopoldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Averescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Averescu has a couple of punches blocked by Leopoldo. #T1#
Leopoldo is stalling here.
Averescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Averescu misses with a punch on the inside.
Averescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Leopoldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leopoldo looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Averescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Averescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Leopoldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Averescu.
Averescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leopoldo is struggling to control the position.
Leopoldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Averescu lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leopoldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Averescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Blake Leopoldo.
Leopoldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averescu.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Leopoldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averescu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Averescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blake Leopoldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Averescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo throws a sloppy body shot
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Averescu!
Our winner, Dan Averescu, 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: CMMA 110 Yrkje v Anubis
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1##CL#
Averescu clinches with his opponent.
Averescu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chiddell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Chiddell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Averescu! Chiddell lets Averescu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu misses with a hook to the body
and Chiddell counters with a left and a right... And another left! Averescu is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luck Chiddell!
Luck Chiddell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CMMA 107: Contenders III
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Mahogany feints and as Averescu raises his hands in defense, Mahogany changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Averescu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mahogany on the ground.#SUB2#
Mahogany drops back looking for a leg! Averescu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Averescu manages to kick Mahogany off! Mahogany jumps back into Averescu's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mahogany working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Averescu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Averescu keeps moving.
Mahogany slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mahogany has hold of Averescu's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Averescu seems comfortable defending it but Mahogany has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Averescu is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Averescu is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mahogany couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 99
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Wilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Averescu lands with a straight right. Wilva didn't see that one coming.
Wilva looks to land a combination but Averescu avoids it well.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilva.
Averescu works the jab nicely.
Averescu connects with the punch.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Wilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilva blocks a jab.
Wilva lands with a good body shot.
Averescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Averescu lands with a straight right. Wilva didn't see that one coming.
Wilva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilva.
A jab from Wilva misses.
Wilva with a hook.
Averescu throws a hook but Wilva blocks it.
Wilva lands a jab to Averescu's midsection.#T1#
Averescu throws a hook but Wilva blocks it.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilva throws out the jab.
Wilva wants to clinch but Averescu slips to the side
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Wilva moves into range and clinches up with Averescu.
Wilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Averescu blocking some punches.
Wilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Wilva misses with some punches.
Averescu tries to break free but Wilva pushes him back against the cage.
Wilva misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilva has Averescu pressed against the cage, preventing Averescu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilva has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Averescu tries to work over Wilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Wilva fails to land. #BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Averescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Averescu.
Wilva tries to clinch but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Averescu backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Wilva ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a hook.
Averescu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilva's head backwards.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Wilva moves away and avoids it.
Wilva moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Wilva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilva ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.#CL2#
Averescu takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu. #T3#
Wilva is working Averescu over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilva.
Averescu tries to circle away but Wilva has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilva.
Wilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Wilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Wilva.
A short left from Wilva.
Wilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilva.
Averescu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Averescu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Averescu can turn it around.
A short right from Wilva.
Wilva misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Wilva slowing the pace effectively.
Wilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Wilva lands with a left 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!
Wilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilva lands with a light punch inside.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilva misses with the head strike.
Wilva tries a body shot but Averescu blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Wilva fails to land.
Wilva misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilva has Averescu pressed against the cage, preventing Averescu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Wilva.
Wilva misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderlei Wilva 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#
Averescu cracks Wilva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilva connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilva slips under a jab from Averescu.
Wilva throws a jab but it's blocked by Averescu.
A nice side step and Averescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilva wants to clinch.#CL#
Wilva moves into range and clinches up with Averescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilva misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Wilva scores with a jab.
Averescu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Averescu throws a hook but Wilva avoids it easily.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Wilva misses.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Wilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Wilva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Averescu.
Wilva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Averescu 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.
Wilva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilva scores with a nice strike.
Wilva wants to clinch.#CL#
Wilva drives through and clinches with Averescu against the cage.
Wilva lands a body punch. #T2#
Wilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Averescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wilva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Averescu's efforts to push away.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands. #BC2#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Wilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Wilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Wilva moves into the clinch.
Wilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands. #T3#
Averescu prevents a body shot from Wilva.
Averescu tries to work over Wilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Wilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilva misses with the head strike.
Wilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilva can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Wilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Averescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Averescu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Averescu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards. #T4##BC2#
Averescu breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Averescu rushes Wilva and presses him up against the cage.
Wilva tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilva tries to close the distance and clinch but Averescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Averescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Wilva ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Wilva is looking to counter the offense by Averescu and move into the clinch.#CL#
Wilva moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu is trying to force a seperation but Wilva has the dominant position.
Wilva misses with a punch to the body.
Wilva misses with a punch to the body.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Wilva.
Averescu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Wilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Wilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averescu misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Wilva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu. #BC2#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilva tries to clinch up but Averescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Wilva.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Averescu lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilva's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Averescu.
Wilva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilva misses with a hook.
Wilva wants to clinch.#T1#
Averescu throws the left hand but Wilva avoids the punch easily.
Wilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Averescu circles away.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilva slips a straight right by Averescu.
Averescu throws a jab when Wilva was well out of range.
Wilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilva as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Averescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilva, pushing him back against the cage.
Averescu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilva.
Wilva moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Wilva tries to clinch
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Wilva's shoulder, as Wilva tries to avoid the shot.
Wilva throws a combination that misses
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Wilva digs a good hook to Averescu's body.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Wilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilva moves in looking to clinch but Averescu pushes him off.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Wilva moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Wilva pushes Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilva misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Wilva moves into range and clinches up with Averescu.
Averescu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilva.
Wilva misses with a body punch.
Wilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Wilva has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Wilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilva tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Wilva back against the cage.
Wilva gets through Averescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards. #BC2#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Wilva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wilva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Averescu is keeping busy.
Wilva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Averescu's efforts to push away.
Wilva tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Averescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilva keeps control of Averescu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Averescu has a couple of punches blocked by Wilva. #BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Averescu instigates a clinch.
Wilva tries a body shot but Averescu blocks it.
Wilva prevents a body shot from Averescu.
Wilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Averescu working hard to break the clinch.
Averescu tries to circle away but Wilva has him pinned against the cage.
Wilva throws a head punch that misses.

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

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

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

Event: CMMA 92 Camara vs Peieira
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Fudd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Averescu's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Fudd - just one landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Fudd looking to score a takedown here. Averescu is defending well but Fudd drives through and ends up in Averescu's guard.

Averescu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Averescu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fudd misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Fudd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Averescu wants to get back to his feet.
Fudd scores with punches from side control.
Averescu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fudd trying to control the position but Averescu is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Averescu taking a bit of punishment here - Fudd scoring with strikes.
Fudd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Averescu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fudd.
Averescu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Averescu tries to get out of the position.
Fudd working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Averescu is trying to get back to his feet.
Fudd in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fudd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averescu keeps working.
Fudd working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#Averescu is rocked!#T2#
Fudd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Averescu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Averescu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fudd lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fudd lands a big left to the face of Averescu, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Fudd and another - Averescu is out! Fudd stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wilmerr Fudd!
Wilmerr Fudd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CMMA 83 McCrae vs Tavares
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Averescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Averescu lunges at Walsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walsh's hand.
We've been hearing reports that Walsh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Averescu lands with an overhand left.
Walsh has a takedown stuffed.
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt - Averescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Averescu tries to counter with a clinch but Walsh shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh loses concentration momentarily and Averescu pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Walsh crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Averescu finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Averescu!
A very excited looking Dan Averescu 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: CMMA 73 Dinapoli vs Kennedy
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Leopoldo has a takedown stuffed.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Averescu gets caught flat footed, as Leopoldo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leopoldo prevents Averescu from getting back to his feet.
Leopoldo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Averescu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leopoldo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo is standing up over Averescu. Averescu looks to escape but Leopoldo dives into side control. #T1#
Averescu wants to get back to his feet but Leopoldo is dominant here and he's now got Averescu's back!
Averescu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Leopoldo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Averescu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2##SUB2#
Averescu is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Leopoldo manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Averescu is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CMMA 65 Platt vs Wayne
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Wilva closes the distance and pushes Averescu back into the cage.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilva tries to clinch up.
Averescu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilva circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilva scores with a shot to the body.
Wilva scores with a body shot.
Sanderlei Wilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Averescu misses with a hook. Wilva ducked under it nicely.
Wilva misses with a left hand
and Wilva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilva throws a shot to the body.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
Averescu sets himself, and Wilva steps forward looking for the clinch! Averescu avoids it this time.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Wilva moved out of range nicely.
Averescu moves out of range as Wilva strikes.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilva thuds a left hand into Averescu's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Wilva forces Averescu back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilva misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Averescu on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Averescu has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Wilva. #BC#
Averescu breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Wilva instigates a clinch. #BC#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
Wilva throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Averescu tests Wilva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilva misses with an uppercut
and Averescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Wilva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Averescu misses with a hook.#CL2#
Wilva moves into the clinch.#BC#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Averescu avoids the body shot from Wilva.
Wilva connects with a body shot that sends Averescu's belly button to the back.
Averescu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilva connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Wilva misses its intended target.
Wilva is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
Wilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Wilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilva wants to counter the offense by Averescu and move into the clinch position.
Wilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Wilva avoids the body shot from Averescu.
Wilva tries to clinch but Averescu is having none of it.
Wilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Averescu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilva tries to clinch
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Wilva is out of range. #CL2#
Wilva moves into the clinch.
Wilva throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Wilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.
Wilva wants to clinch up but Averescu keeps it at a distance.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilva. #T4#
Wilva throws a looping overhand right but Averescu ducks down to avoid it.
Wilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Averescu gets tackled into the cage by Wilva. Wilva maintains the clinch.
Wilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Averescu.
Wilva can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Wilva is pushing Averescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilva is stalling here.
Wilva lands a left hand.
Averescu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilva backwards.
Wilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sanderlei Wilva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Wilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Averescu, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilva tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Averescu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Wilva.
Wilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Averescu can't find room to land a body shot as Wilva controls the action.
Sanderlei Wilva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Wilva.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wilva can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action. #T1##BC#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu swings for the body but Wilva moves out of range.
Dan Averescu is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Wilva clinches up with Averescu and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilva.
A short right from Wilva on the inside.
Averescu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilva throws a head punch that misses.
Wilva tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilva misses with a punch to the body.
Wilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Averescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilva.
Averescu misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Averescu finds it's target.
Averescu connects with a body shot that sends Wilva's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilva dips to his left and cracks Averescu with an uppercut!#CL2#
Averescu tries to keep at a distance but Wilva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Averescu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilva can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Wilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilva.
Wilva throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Wilva swings for the body but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilva misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Wilva ducks down to avoid it.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilva sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Wilva has managed to clinch.
Wilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Wilva misses with a body punch.
Wilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Wilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilva taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Wilva lands a shoulder strike.
Wilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Averescu trying to land knees to the body.
Wilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Averescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Wilva.
Wilva working aggressively here.
Averescu wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilva won't allow it.
Wilva works on Averescu's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilva. #BC#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilva tries to clinch there but Averescu circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilva wants to clinch up but Averescu keeps it at a distance.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Wilva is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderlei Wilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Wilva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Averescu throws a head punch that misses.
Averescu misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Averescu.
Wilva prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Wilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wilva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Averescu is keeping busy.
Wilva can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Wilva.
Wilva pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1##BC#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilva looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Wilva tries to clinch there but Averescu circles away.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Wilva throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Wilva misses with a lunging right hand
and Averescu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilva 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.
Wilva tries to close the distance and clinch but Averescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilva moves away.
Wilva scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Averescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Averescu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilva cracks Averescu with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Wilva clinches.
Wilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Averescu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilva has him pressed against the cage.
Wilva can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action. #BC#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilva throws out a loose jab but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Wilva sizes up Averescu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Averescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Wilva tries to counter with a clinch but Averescu shakes him off and moves away.
Wilva connects with a nice looking jab.
Averescu thuds his right hand into Wilva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilva throws a shot to the body.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Averescu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilva doesn't seem phased though.
Wilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Averescu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilva is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
Averescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilva.#T4#
Wilva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilva connects with a looping right hand.
Wilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Averescu circles away.
A quick step to the side and Averescu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilva tries to clinch up.
Averescu slips a jab from Wilva.
Wilva slips under a jab.#CL2#
Wilva closes the distance and pushes Averescu back into the cage.
Wilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Wilva.
Wilva can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Wilva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanderlei Wilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilva 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanderlei Wilva!

Event: CMMA 55 Virus vs Ghambe
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Schrute instigates a clinch.
Schrute lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Schrute tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Averescu avoids it.
Schrute has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Schrute wants a takedown.
Schrute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schrute throws a head punch that misses.
Averescu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Averescu stops a takedown attempt from Schrute.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Schrute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Schrute prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Schrute throws a head punch that misses.
Schrute is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Averescu is defending well.#T1#
Schrute has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Averescu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schrute goes for a takedown attempt but Averescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Schrute moves away and avoids it.
Schrute tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Averescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Schrute takes the fight into the clinch.
Schrute tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Averescu avoids it.#BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schrute tries to clinch but Averescu moves away
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Schrute takes the fight into the clinch.
Schrute prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Averescu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Averescu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Averescu prevents the takedown attempt.
Schrute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Averescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schrute.
Averescu told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Averescu blocking some punches.
Averescu is trying to break free.
Averescu is trying to push Schrute away but Schrute has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schrute working aggressively here.
I was talking to Schrute's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schrute misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Averescu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schrute blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schrute has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Averescu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schrute misses with a punch on the inside.
Schrute lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Averescu avoiding damage as Schrute throws knees to the body.
Schrute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schrute keeps control of Averescu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Averescu is trying to break free.
Schrute misses with a punch on the inside.
Averescu stalling in the clinch.
Schrute is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schrute lands a shoulder strike.
Schrute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Schrute is working for takedown but Averescu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Averescu blocking some punches. #T4##BC2#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schrute.
Schrute tries to clinch but Averescu is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Averescu. Beautiful body shot.
Schrute throws a left and a right that both miss
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Schrute moves into the clinch successfully.
Averescu blocking some punches.
Averescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schrute's elbow.
Schrute is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Averescu fails to land.
Schrute working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu is trying to break free.
Schrute has Averescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Averescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Averescu avoiding damage as Schrute throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dwight Schrute will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Schrute darts in trying to clinch
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schrute scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schrute is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schrute connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Averescu 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.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Schrute is just out of range.
Schrute misses with a shot to the body
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Schrute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu lands a nice shot that snaps Schrute's head back.
Schrute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Schrute misses. #T1#
Schrute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schrute wants to clinch but Averescu slips to the side
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schrute is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Schrute avoids it with no problem.
Schrute fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schrute throws a hook to the side of Averescu's head but Averescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Schrute closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Schrute is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schrute looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schrute misses with a lunging right hand
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Schrute lands a head shot.#T2#
Schrute is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schrute tries to clinch but Averescu moves out of range.
Schrute moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Schrute scores with a shot to the body.
Schrute throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Schrute defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Schrute throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Schrute.
Schrute jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.
Schrute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Schrute fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schrute misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Schrute looks to clinch
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
Schrute walks into a left hand.
Schrute tries to clinch up but Averescu circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schrute throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Schrute tries to clinch up
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schrute tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Averescu works the jab nicely.#CL#
Schrute moves into the clinch successfully.
Averescu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schrute.
Schrute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Averescu tries a knee to the head but Schrute blocks it.
Averescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schrute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Averescu gets underhooks to prevent Schrute's takedown attempt.
Averescu blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Averescu.
Schrute tries to land knees in the clinch but Averescu avoids the damage to the body.
Schrute has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu is looking to break free of the clinch but Schrute has double underhooks.
Schrute misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Averescu stops a takedown attempt from Schrute.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Averescu cracks a nice hook into Schrute's ribs.
Averescu misses the jab.
Schrute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schrute is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Averescu throws a body punch but Schrute moves out of range.
Averescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Schrute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schrute misses with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schrute blocks a jab.
Schrute misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schrute.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Schrute counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averescu lands a head shot.
Schrute throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schrute was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Schrute swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schrute tries to clinch but Averescu is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Averescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schrute doesn't manage to clinch there - Averescu circles away.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Averescu tries to keep at a distance but Schrute has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schrute goes for a takedown attempt but Averescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schrute tries to clinch
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schrute wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schrute was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.#CL#
Schrute moves into range and clinches up with Averescu.#T2#
Averescu is trying to push Schrute away but Schrute has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Schrute is controlling him.
Schrute goes for a takedown attempt but Averescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Averescu keeps the fight on the outside.
Schrute's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Averescu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schrute scrambles back to his feet.
Schrute closes the distance but Averescu moves to the side
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schrute throws a right hand that misses
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Averescu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schrute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Schrute tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schrute tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Averescu tries to clinch up.#T3#
Schrute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schrute throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Schrute misses with a right hand
and Schrute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schrute works Averescu's body with a nice hook.
Schrute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schrute tries to close the distance and clinch but Averescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schrute looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Schrute.
Schrute tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schrute walks into a jab.
Schrute misses with a lunging right hand
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Schrute tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Schrute does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Schrute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schrute misses with a left hand
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
Schrute looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Averescu scores with a jab to the body.
Schrute moves in looking to clinch but Averescu pushes him off.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schrute.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Schrute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schrute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schrute scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Schrute moves in looking to clinch but Averescu pushes him off.
Averescu cracks Schrute with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schrute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schrute looks to clinch
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Averescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Averescu 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: RRFC Fight Night 46
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu digs a good body shot into Davis's ribs.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis misses with a double jab
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Davis clinches up with Averescu and pushes him back against the cage.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Davis is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averescu scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Davis moves to clinch but Averescu breaks away
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Averescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Averescu.
Averescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Averescu blocks a head kick by Davis. #CL#
Averescu closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis tries to clinch there but Averescu circles away.
Davis wants to clinch but Averescu slips to the side
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis tries to move into range but Averescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Davis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Davis's jaw. Davis's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Averescu does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Schrute's shoulder, as Schrute tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Averescu misses the body punch
and Averescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Schrute stuns Averescu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Averescu misses. #CL2#
Schrute clinches.
Averescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Averescu is struggling to control the position.
Schrute swings wildly with an uppercut but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schrute lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Averescu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schrute pushes Averescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schrute tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Averescu avoids it.
Schrute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Schrute fails to land.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Schrute has him pressed against the cage.
Averescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schrute working aggressively here.
Schrute has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Schrute has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Averescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Schrute misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Averescu.
Averescu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Schrute fails to land.
Schrute managing to block the knees to the body from Averescu.
Schrute misses with the head strike.
Schrute misses with some punches.
Schrute swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Schrute misses
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrute misses with a body shot
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schrute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrute tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schrute misses the jab.
Schrute connects with a jab.
Averescu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Averescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schrute defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Averescu scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.#T3#
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Schrute.
Averescu looks to land a combination but Schrute avoids it well.
Averescu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Schrute clinches.
Schrute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Averescu blocking some punches.
Averescu lands with a short shot to the head.
Averescu stalling the fight.
Schrute tries to land knees in the clinch but Averescu avoids the damage to the body.
Averescu stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Schrute.
Averescu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schrute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schrute was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Schrute moves out of range as Averescu strikes.#T4#
Schrute ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Schrute's shoulder, as Schrute tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schrute.
Schrute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averescu. #CL2#
Schrute moves into the clinch.
Schrute working aggressively here.
Schrute misses with some punches.
Averescu is trying to force a seperation but Schrute has the dominant position.
Schrute throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
A short left from Averescu.
A head punch on the inside from Schrute fails to land.
Averescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Schrute dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Schrute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Averescu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Averescu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schrute fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Averescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schrute on the side of the head.
Schrute misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Averescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schrute.
Schrute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averescu.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averescu scores with a nice right hand.
Schrute jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schrute sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrute fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Averescu on the side of the head.
Schrute lands a jab to Averescu's midsection.
Averescu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Averescu, as that shot connected.
Averescu 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.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Schrute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Dan Averescu's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Schrute cracks Averescu with a big right hand and Averescu goes down!#ROC2#Averescu is rocked!#T1#
Schrute passes into half guard.
Oh Averescu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schrute missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schrute throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schrute throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schrute thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Averescu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schrute on the ground.
Schrute missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Averescu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schrute.
Averescu seems to have got his legs back now.
Averescu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Averescu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Averescu tries to get out of the position.
Schrute throwing shots but Averescu is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schrute throwing shots but Averescu is blocking nicely.
Schrute thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Averescu's head.
Schrute missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schrute working over Averescu with some ground and pound. Averescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Schrute has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Averescu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schrute.
Schrute working Averescu over with strikes.
Schrute missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Averescu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schrute sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Averescu defending well though. #T2#
Averescu has hold of Schrute's hands but Schrute slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schrute throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schrute thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Averescu's head.
Averescu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schrute.
Averescu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schrute not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Averescu is in trouble now - Schrute has advanced to mount!
Schrute unloads with some shots from mount but Averescu bucks and avoids them well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schrute thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Schrute is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Averescu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schrute thowing shots but they're missing.
Schrute misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Schrute thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Schrute throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Schrute has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schrute scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Schrute cracks Averescu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Schrute misses with a head shot.
Averescu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Schrute tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Schrute! Averescu is hurt baaadly! Schrute is firing away with more strikes - Averescu is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwight Schrute!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 44
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Barlow off the cage and back into range.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Averescu stalks Barlow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barlow's face. Barlow staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Barlow.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Barlow moves away and avoids it.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barlow throws a counter high kick but Averescu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Averescu misses with a hook. Barlow ducked under it nicely.
Barlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Barlow is rocked!
Barlow shoots in looking for a takedown. Averescu tries to sprawl out of it but Barlow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Averescu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Barlow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Averescu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Averescu has wrist control.
Barlow scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barlow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Barlow is pushing down on Averescu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Averescu is fighting to maintain full guard but Barlow has managed to sneak the leg through.#ES2#
Averescu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barlow is on him like a limpet, forcing Averescu back against the cage.
Barlow has Averescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Averescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Averescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barlow letting Averescu take a breather here.
Averescu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD#
Barlow pulls guard.
Barlow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barlow has a closed guard, preventing Averescu from standing up.
Averescu preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Averescu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Averescu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Averescu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Averescu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Barlow slips the punch.
Barlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Averescu.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barlow is just out of range.
Averescu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarlow.#T3#
Barlow moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Barlow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Averescu misses with a wild combination.
Averescu 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.
Averescu tests Barlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Averescu has managed to clinch.
Barlow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Averescu has Barlow pushed against the cage.
Averescu is stalling here.
Barlow jumps guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barlow misses with a body punch. #T4##BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Barlow saw that one coming.
Barlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt - Averescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Averescu lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barlow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averescu is fending him off so far but Barlow persists. Nope, Averescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Barlow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Barlow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barlow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Averescu throws a jab when Barlow was well out of range.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Averescu clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Barlow wants to clinch.
Averescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Barlow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barlow ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Barlow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu scores with a counter punch that sends Barlow to the canvas! Averescu smells blood - he's punishing Barlow with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Barlow has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RRFC 55: Shabazz vs Korsemann
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws the left hand but Averescu avoids the punch easily.
Averescu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
A jab from Michaels misses.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Michaels.
Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Michaels drops his hands momentarily and Averescu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Michaels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Michaels has knocked Averescu down with a huge combo! Michaels steps away and waves a wobbly Averescu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Averescu is rocked!#T1#
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Michaels counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Averescu out cold! What a finish! Michaels 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 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Michaels!
After winning the bout, Shawn Michaels thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RRFC 53: Shabazz vs Himes
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Hooper closes the distance but Averescu moves to the side
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Hooper.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu. #CL#
Averescu darts in and clinches Hooper up against the cage.
Hooper tries to land knees in the clinch but Averescu avoids the damage to the body.
Hooper letting Averescu take a breather here.
Hooper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Hooper manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooper.
Averescu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooper misses with an uppercut
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu tries to clinch but Hooper is having none of it.
Averescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Hooper both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Danilo Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper walks into a straight right hand from Averescu.
Hooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Hooper has Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Averescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooper.
Hooper tries to circle away but Averescu has him pinned against the cage.
Averescu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Hooper misses with the head strike. #BC#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Averescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hooper takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Averescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hooper throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Hooper moves to clinch but Averescu breaks away
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Hooper is rocked!
Hooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Averescu finish him?
Averescu moves in close and cracks Hooper with a massive right hand! Hooper, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Averescu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Averescu!
In his post fight interview, Dan Averescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RRFC 49
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan lands an overhand right.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Averescu as Chan shoots in.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chan tries a head kick but it misses.
Averescu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Averescu scrambles back to his feet.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Chan had a free shot at his head there.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Averescu throws the left hand but Chan avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chan jumps guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Averescu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan is trying to pull guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Averescu. #T1#
Averescu can't break the clinch.
Averescu misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chan loads up on a big right hand but Averescu slips the punch.
Chan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averescu is fending him off so far but Chan persists. Nope, Averescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chan misses with a hook.
A low kick from Chan misses
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Averescu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chan punishes Averescu's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Chan moved out of range.
Chan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Chan moved out of range.
Averescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chan to score with a decent uppercut.
Chan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chan thinking.
Chan tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Averescu. No joy for Chan on that attempt.
Chan wants to clinch
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range. #T3#
Chan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Averescu - just one landing.
Averescu slips a jab from Chan.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chan scores with the left hand. Averescu knows he should have avoided that one.
Chan throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Chan misses with a hook
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chan misses with a looping right.
Averescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chan misses with a low kick.
Averescu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu.
Chan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Averescu throws a hook but Chan avoids it easily.
Averescu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chan connects with the punch.
Chan tries for a takedown but Averescu circles away easily
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Chan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Averescu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice jab there from Chan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Chan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Chan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chan staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chan.
Good exchange - Chan coming out on top.
Chan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Averescu avoids it really well and circles away.
Chan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.#T1#
Chan connects with an inside leg kick.
Chan misses with a hook.
Averescu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chan lands a head kick. Averescu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chan looks for a takedown but Averescu sprawls well.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chan misses with a takedown
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Chan throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Chan.
Averescu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chan moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Chan misses with a straight right.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Averescu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt - Averescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chan shoots in for a double leg but Averescu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chan cracks Averescu with an open hand slap.
A nice combination there by Chan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan misses with a body shot.
Averescu slips a straight right by Chan.
Chan with a nice calf kick.
Chan swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan shoots for a takedown but Averescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chan scores with a nice head shot.
Chan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Averescu but Averescu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chan is breathing heavily.#T3#
Averescu misses with a hook. Chan ducked under it nicely.
Chan throws a combination that misses
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Chan throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
Chan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Averescu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chan throws an off balance right hand
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chan lands a really nice looking cross but Averescu seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Chan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Averescu doesn't seem phased though.
Averescu walks into a jab.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Averescu.
Charlie Chan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chan throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan is trying to break the clinch but Averescu is controlling him.
Averescu pushes Chan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Averescu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Averescu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan shoots in for a takedown but Averescu shows good takedown defense.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Averescu as he jumps to the side.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Chan misses.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chan.
Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averescu.
Averescu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charlie Chan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Averescu misses.
Chan throws out a loose jab but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Averescu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Averescu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Averescu lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Averescu as he checks the leg kick.
Chan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chan misses with a straight left.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Chan tries to bum rush Averescu with a series of wild strikes but Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
A quick step to the side and Averescu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan ducks right into an uppercut from Averescu.
Chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Chan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Chan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan throws a head kick but Averescu moves out of range.
Chan misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Chan lunges at Averescu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Averescu's hand.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Averescu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chan shoots in but Averescu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Chan 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.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily.
Chan throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Averescu.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Chan falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Averescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu drops his hands momentarily and Chan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Averescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Averescu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Averescu misses. #T3#
Chan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Chan's head but Chan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Chan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Averescu tries to avoid it but Chan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Averescu to the ground. Averescu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Chan defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Chan. That snapped Averescu's head back.
Averescu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target. #T4#
Chan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu avoids the head kick by Chan.
Averescu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu is looking to counter the offense by Chan and move into the clinch.
Chan looks to land a combination but Averescu avoids it well.
Averescu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chan manages to circle out of the way.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
Averescu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Charlie Chan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chan lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
Chan avoids the body shot from Averescu.
Averescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chan throws a front kick aimed at Averescu's knee but Averescu avoids it well.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Chan!

Event: RRFC Challengers 44
Date: Jul 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford misses with a low kick.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanford misses with a straight right.
Averescu with a nice cross.
Sanford just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Sanford tries to pull guard but Averescu won't allow it. #BC2#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanford.
Sanford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanford misses with a straight left.
Averescu blocks a head kick by Sanford.
Averescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanford throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Averescu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanford fails to pull guard.
Sanford throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Sanford misses with a double jab
and Averescu counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanford is breathing heavily.
Sanford throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Sanford is trying to pull guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Sanford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanford's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanford throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Averescu counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Sanford.
Sanford misses with a body shot
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Averescu. #BC2#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Averescu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanford tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanford tries for a takedown but Averescu circles away easily
and Averescu counters with a nice body shot.
Averescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanford doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Joeseph Sanford has been cut.
Averescu thuds his right hand into Sanford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joeseph Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanford doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Sanford misses with a leg kick.
Sanford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Averescu.
Averescu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanford rather than just go for the knockout.
Good exchange - Averescu coming out on top.#ROC2#Sanford is rocked!
Averescu lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Sanford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Averescu flashes Sanford a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sanford's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sanford crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Averescu punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Joeseph Sanford had this to say: 'I'll come back better, and prove that I'm the best in this division.'.

Event: RRFC Challengers 42
Date: Jul 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cote appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Cote has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cote throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily.
Cote gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Cote drives through and clinches with Averescu against the cage.
Cote effectively controlling the action here.
Cote keeps control of Averescu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cote tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Averescu just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Averescu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Averescu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cote.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Averescu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Averescu is pushing Cote up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cote has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Averescu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cote jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Averescu walks away with a smile on his face. Cote gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Cote wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt - Averescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cote sets himself, and Averescu steps forward looking for the clinch! Cote avoids it this time.
Cote throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Averescu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Averescu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cote jumps guard but Averescu stands there with Cote around his waist. Cote gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cote.
The referee is keeping an eye on Averescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Averescu lands a right hand.
Averescu stalling against the cage.
Cote tries for a takedown but Averescu manages to get underhooks.
Averescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Averescu stops a takedown attempt from Cote. #BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cote tries for a takedown but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Cote has been cut.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Averescu as he connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Averescu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cote closes the distance and clinches up with Averescu, looking for a takedown. Cote pushes Averescu against the cage but Averescu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cote tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cote tries for a takedown but Averescu circles away easily
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cote misses with a shot to the body
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cote doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Cote's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A solid body kick from Cote.
Gabriel Cote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Cote, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Averescu tries to counter with a clinch but Cote shakes him off and moves away.
Cote has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cote there as he acknowledges the shot.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cote manages to avoid it.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Cote sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cote went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Averescu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote darts in looking for a takedown but Averescu gets double underhooks and turns Cote into the cage.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Cote moves into the clinch.
Cote has had enough of the clinch but Averescu keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Cote escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Cote slips a straight right by Averescu.
Averescu works the jab nicely.
Cote just misses with a punch to the body.
Cote darts in trying to clinch
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu scores with a jab. Cote acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#Gabriel Cote's cut is getting worse.
Cote fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Averescu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu gets underhooks to prevent Cote's takedown attempt. #T2#
Cote tries to pull guard but Averescu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cote is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Averescu is keeping busy.
Cote is trying to force a seperation but Averescu has the dominant position.
Cote is trying to pull guard but Averescu has him pressed against the cage.
Averescu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cote backwards.
Averescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cote up against the cage.
Averescu wants to break free but Cote has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Averescu.#BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Cote misses with a takedown
letting Averescu counter with a right hand. #T3#
Averescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Cote swinging wildly here.
Cote with a poor takedown
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cote tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Cote closes the distance but Averescu moves to the side
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Gabriel Cote's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Averescu connects with a jab.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Cote.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Cote's shoulder, as Cote tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cote lands with a slapping head kick.
Averescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cote shoots in but Averescu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cote wants to clinch but Averescu slips to the side
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Cote'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#
Cote tries to clinch there but Averescu circles away.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Averescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cote closes the distance looking to clinch
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cote moves out of range of the strikes.
Cote has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Averescu counters with a nice right hand that sends Cote toppling to the canvas! Cote scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Averescu finish him?!#ROC2#Cote is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cote misses with a takedown
and Averescu counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Averescu!
In his post fight interview, Dan Averescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 35
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Berwick moves away and avoids it.
Berwick throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.
Averescu misses the body punch
and Berwick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and Berwick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Averescu lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Berwick counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Berwick needs to keep his hands up - Averescu had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berwick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Berwick.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Berwick misses.
A big right from Averescu misses.
As Averescu backs off Berwick throws a huge counter combo but Averescu manages to avoid it all.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Berwick counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Berwick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Averescu.
Averescu misses with a left hand
letting Berwick counter with a right hand.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Berwick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berwick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Berwick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Berwick ducks down to avoid it.
Berwick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Berwick counters with a three punch combo that has Averescu backing up. Averescu nods at Berwick to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab by Averescu.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Berwick counters with a huge right that knocks Averescu out cold! Berwick is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffery Berwick!
Jeffery Berwick thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RRFC 40: Weeks vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Averescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Averescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Averescu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Averescu continues to drive forward.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz cracks Averescu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.#T1#
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Averescu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Averescu away but Averescu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu taking a breather.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz jumps guard but Averescu stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
A short right from Averescu.
Averescu lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu is struggling to control the position.
Averescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Averescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Averescu misses with a looping left.#T3#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Averescu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Averescu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Averescu to work.
Averescu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Averescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Averescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Averescu.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Averescu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Averescu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz with a poor takedown #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu.
Averescu scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz jumps guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Averescu holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet. #T1##BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Averescu scores with a nice right hand.
Averescu misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#T2#
Diaz tries to pull guard but Averescu won't allow it. #BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Averescu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Averescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Averescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz with a poor takedown #CL#
and Averescu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu. #T3##BC#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu counters by clinching up. #BC#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dan Averescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Averescu to work.
Averescu slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Averescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Averescu lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Averescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz jumps guard but Averescu stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Averescu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.#BC#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Averescu.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Averescu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Dan Averescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Averescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Averescu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Averescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Averescu holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz with a poor takedown #CL#
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head. #BC#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Averescu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Averescu is stalling here.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Averescu after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Averescu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu is stalling here.
Averescu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Averescu won't allow it.
Averescu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Averescu gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Averescu gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
John Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz shoots and misses #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averescu. #BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Averescu throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Averescu's waist but Averescu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Averescu throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Diaz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.#BC#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu stalling against the cage.
Averescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Averescu for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
John Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averescu is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Averescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RRFC Challengers 35
Date: May 06, 2020

#R1#
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Averescus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Averescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Averescu's head back.
Smith throws a hook but Averescu blocks it.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith sets himself, and Averescu steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Averescu moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Averescu counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith sets himself, and Averescu steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averescu slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith sets himself, and Averescu steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches. #BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Averescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Averescu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith thuds his right hand into Averescu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averescu blocks a jab.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Smith connects with a jab.
Averescu moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Averescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Averescu avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.#BC2#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Averescu's head back.
Smith misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
Averescu wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Averescus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith misses the jab.
A big right from Smith misses. #T3#
Smith defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Averescu scores with a nice head shot.
Averescu throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
Averescu wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hugo Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Averescu digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Averescu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Averescu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu'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.
Averescu is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Averescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. #BC2#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a hook.
Averescu takes one on the button.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Averescu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Averescu moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Averescu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith cracks Averescu with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Averescu is rocked!
Averescu slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Smith misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Averescu lands a nice uppercut.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.#T2#
Smith misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Averescu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Averescu as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a hook but Averescu blocks it.
Averescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.#T3#
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Averescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Averescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Averescu tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Averescu slips a straight right by Smith.
Averescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Averescu throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Averescu blocking some punches. #BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.#T4#
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Averescu on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Averescu's head but Averescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith sets himself, and Averescu steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu'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#
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Averescu momentarily.
Averescu throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu throws a shot to the body.
Averescu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Averescu blocks a jab.
Smith sets himself, and Averescu steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Hugo Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith punishes Averescu's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.#T1#
Averescu moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Averescu takes one to the chin there.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Averescu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Averescu staying out of range there.
Averescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
A jab from Smith misses. #T2#
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Averescu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Averescu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
A short right from Averescu on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Averescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Averescu slips under a jab.
Averescu tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith misses with a hook #CL2#
and Averescu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Averescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Averescu slows down the pace here.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Dan Averescu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Averescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Averescu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Averescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Averescu lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lands the left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith cracks Averescu with a hook to the temple - Averescu is on wobbly legs here! Smith swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Averescu falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Smith wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hugo Smith!
Hugo Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
Silvia throws a hook but Averescu blocks it.
Averescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Averescu defending well as Silvia loads up on a big left hand.
Silvia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Averescu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silvia throws a jab but it's blocked by Averescu.
A cross from Averescu lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Averescu as he connects with a hook.
Silvia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Averescu.
Silvia misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Averescu misses its target.
Silvia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silvia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silvia throws a hook but Averescu avoids it easily.
Silvia misses with a looping left.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Averescu cracks Silvia with a good jab.
Silvia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silvia throws a body shot but no joy.
Averescu lands a jab to the head.
Silvia misses with a straight right.
Silvia misses with a right hand
and Silvia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silvia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silvia misses with a straight left.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Silvia misses.
Silvia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.#T2#
Silvia loads up on a big right hand but Averescu slips the punch.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averescu staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Silvia misses its intended target.
Silvia misses with an uppercut.
Silvia walks into a jab.
Hector Silvia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Silvia walks into a straight right hand from Averescu.
Silvia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvia.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silvia throws a poor cross that misses
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu lands a jab.
Averescu slips under a jab from Silvia.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silvia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silvia missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Averescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvia.
A slow jab from Silvia misses its intended target.
Silvia throws the left hand but Averescu avoids the punch easily.
Silvia throws a series of punches but Averescu avoids them all with ease.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Silvia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Silvia swings for the body but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Silvia manages to avoid it.
Silvia misses with a wild body shot.
Silvia misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Silvia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silvia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvia.
Silvia throws a looping overhand right but Averescu ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Silvia, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Jab, jab by Averescu - just one landing.
Silvia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silvia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averescu.
Averescu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silvia's head backwards.
A cross from Averescu lands.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Silvia's shoulder, as Silvia tries to avoid the shot.
Silvia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Silvia. Those never looked like landing.
Silvia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averescu.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silvia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silvia throws a right hand that Averescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Averescu also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Silvia throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Silvia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silvia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Silvia misses.
Jab by Averescu.
Silvia misses with a looping left.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Silvia manages to avoid it.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silvia can do to turn this around?
A cross from Averescu lands.
Silvia loads up on a big right hand but Averescu slips the punch.
Averescu clobbers Silvia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu thuds a left hand into Silvia's body.
A big right from Silvia misses.
Silvia looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Averescu misses. #T1#
Silvia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silvia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silvia misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Silvia misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Averescu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silvia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu.
Averescu cracks Silvia with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Silvia.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Silvia moves away and avoids it.
Silvia drops his hands momentarily and Averescu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silvia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silvia throws a looping overhand right but Averescu ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Averescu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Averescu slips under a jab from Silvia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Silvia misses.
Silvia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvia.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Silvia's head but Silvia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silvia misses with a hook
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Silvia.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Dan Averescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Silvia misses with a wild combination.
Silvia looks to land a right hand but Averescu moved out of range.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Silvia. #T3#
Averescu connects with a single shot there.
Averescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Silvia manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Silvia misses the target.
Silvia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvia.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Averescu.
Averescu's corner calls for a 1-2. Averescu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silvia.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Silvia misses.
Averescu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Silvia.
Averescu staying out of range there.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Silvia manages to avoid it.
Silvia looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Silvia throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Averescu, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvia misses the shot to the body.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silvia ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu connects with a body shot.
Averescu lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Silvia.
Silvia misses with a looping left.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Silvia is out of range.
Averescu connects with a looping right hand.
Silvia misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silvia.
Silvia looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvia.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silvia swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silvia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.
Silvia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Averescu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Averescu slips a straight right by Silvia.
Averescu scores with a nice head shot.
Silvia misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvia misses with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Averescu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silvia in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.#T1#
Silvia misses the jab.
Silvia misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
Silvia defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvia.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Silvia is out of range.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Silvia slips a jab from Averescu.
Silvia throws a hook but Averescu avoids it easily.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Silvia.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silvia misses the shot to the body.
Averescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Averescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hector Silvia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silvia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvia. Averescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averescu staying out of range there.
Averescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silvia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Silvia slips a straight right by Averescu.
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silvia.
Silvia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silvia.
Averescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silvia throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvia takes one on the button.#T3#
Averescu scores with a jab.
Silvia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silvia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Silvia.
Silvia throws a looping overhand right but Averescu ducks down to avoid it.
Silvia swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvia misses with a two punch combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Silvia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Averescu has got the better of the exchanges.
A shot to the liver by Averescu. Beautiful body shot.
Silvia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silvia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu cracks Silvia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Averescu.#ROC#
Silvia is rocked!
Silvia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Silvia is still on wobbly legs! Can Averescu finish him?#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvia misses the jab.
Silvia seems to have recovered his senses.
Silvia throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silvia misses with a looping left.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Silvia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Silvia.
Averescu 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.
Silvia blocks a jab.
Donk. Averescu catches Silvia right on the button with a cross.
Silvia throws a right and a left that Averescu avoids nicely.
Silvia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Averescu, as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Averescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Averescu 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Averescu!

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