Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 217
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Epolito moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Epolito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epolito.
Epolito with a jab.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epolito 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 Luciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epolito thinking.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito lands with an overhand left.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.#T1#
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Luciano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Epolito tried to score with a low kick but Luciano checks it.
Luciano slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito throws a low kick but Luciano avoids it.
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Luciano's head.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito misses with a low kick as Luciano jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.#T2#
Epolito connects with a single shot there.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Epolito.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Epolito avoids it well.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luciano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Epolito.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.#T3#
Epolito with a nice calf kick.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Epolito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epolito lands a really nice looking cross but Luciano seems unphased.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
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!
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epolito feints and then cracks Luciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luciano down.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Epolito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epolito jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Epolito cracks Luciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Epolito lands a jab to the head.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
It looked like Epolito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Epolito scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Luciano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Epolito has got the better of the exchanges.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.#T1#
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Epolito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luciano misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Luciano's leg. Luciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epolito throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epolito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Epolito lands a lovely overhand right.
Luciano's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.#T2#
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito throws a solid leg kick but Luciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epolito.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Epolito scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Epolito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano misses with a body punch
and Epolito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Epolito connects with a nice looking jab.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luciano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito lands with an uppercut that bounces Luciano off the cage and back into range.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito connects with a looping right hand.
Epolito clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito misses the body punch
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epolito tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano throws a hook but Epolito avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Epolito connects with a looping right hand.
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a leg kick
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Epolito misses.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano slips a jab and a cross from Epolito.
Epolito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Epolito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Epolito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Epolito tries to score with a low kick but Luciano moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Epolito. Those never looked like landing.
Luciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Epolito settles back down. #T2#
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito appears to be looking for a big counter.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito misses with a left hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a series of strikes that have Luciano backpedaling.
Epolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Epolito.
A nice side step and Luciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Epolito scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Epolito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luciano checks a leg kick.
Luciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Luciano misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Epolito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito throws a lazy body kick
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epolito thinking.
Luciano slips under a jab from Epolito.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Luciano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epolito finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Epolito throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luciano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Epolito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Epolito misses with the combination.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epolito connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epolito catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epolito staying out of range there.
A jab from Epolito finds it's way through Luciano's defenses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Luciano checks the leg kick.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luciano.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Luciano throws out a counter right but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Epolito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Epolito misses with a wild combination.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luciano's head.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Epolito catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epolito throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Epolito lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
A jab from Epolito does it's job there.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Epolito misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epolito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epolito misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Epolito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Epolito avoids it well.
Epolito went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Epolito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Epolito throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Luciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luciano slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Epolito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Luciano.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito had his way with Ricky Luciano in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
A big right from Epolito misses.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epolito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Epolito as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito slips under a jab from Luciano.
Epolito lands with a good body shot.
Epolito scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Epolito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
Epolito slips a straight right by Luciano.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
Epolito lands a body shot.
Luciano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Epolito connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Epolito.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Epolito throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epolito throws a nice looking combination but Luciano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Epolito counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Epolito digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Epolito.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Luciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Epolito.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Epolito takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Luciano throws a right and a left that Epolito avoids nicely.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito motions for Luciano to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricky Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epolito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epolito, as that shot connected.
Luciano 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Luciano blocks the leg kick.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epolito 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anthony Epolito made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 180
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Ramirez pushes Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Luciano stops a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Ramirez.
Ramirez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ramirez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luciano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano cracks Ramirez with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez goes for a takedown attempt but Luciano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice jab there from Luciano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richard Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez feints the counter takedown.
Luciano dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Nice sprawl there from Luciano as Ramirez shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
letting Luciano counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Ramirez clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramirez tries to score a body lock takedown but Luciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Luciano. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano digs a right hand into Ramirez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramirez's gas tank.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luciano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramirez looks winded!
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Ramirez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Ramirez's ribcage. Ramirez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano. #T3#
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Ramirez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano. #BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramirez at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Luciano sends Ramirez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Luciano is motioning to the referee to let Ramirez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Ramirez is rocked!
Ramirez switches off momentarily and Luciano cracks him with a monster right hand! Ramirez topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Luciano dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Luciano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
Richard Ramirez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll end you!'.

Event: Highland 174
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ganga manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Ganga misses.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Ganga, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Ganga clinches up with Luciano and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sunil Ganga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ganga.
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ganga doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Ganga was not able to check.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Ganga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ganga takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Ganga misses with a takedown
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ganga looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Luciano. Beautiful body shot.
Ganga wants to clinch.
Luciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ganga.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Ganga tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ganga moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.#T2##CL#
Ganga tries to keep at a distance but Luciano has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Ganga is trying to drag Luciano to the mat but Luciano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ganga blocks an uppercut.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano is working Ganga over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ganga backwards.
Ganga blocking some punches.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Ganga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Ganga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luciano smiles and moves away. #CL#
Luciano clinches up against the cage.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Ganga avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Ganga blocks a body shot from Luciano.
Ganga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganga controls his hands.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganga backwards. #T4#
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luciano digs a right hand into Ganga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ganga's gas tank.
Luciano tries a body shot but Ganga blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ganga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Ganga gets control of Luciano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ganga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ganga controls Luciano momentarily but Luciano frees himself.
Ganga wants to sweep here but Luciano controlling him for the moment.
Luciano controlling from the top position.
Ganga keeping full guard, as Luciano tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Ganga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Luciano manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ganga keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ganga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luciano smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Ganga is predictable there
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ricky Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ganga throws a combination that misses
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Ganga misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away.
Luciano throws a low kick but Ganga avoids it.
Ganga darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Luciano. That snapped Ganga's head back. #ROC#Ganga is rocked!
Ganga tries for a takedown but Luciano circles away easily
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ganga is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Luciano thows a leg kick but Ganga checks it
and Ganga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ganga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano dances in with a quick combination. Ganga is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Luciano snaps Ganga's head back. Ganga stumbles backwards against the cage. Luciano steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Ganga's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Ganga just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Luciano!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricky Luciano made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 167
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Acemoglu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acemoglu tries to work over Luciano's front leg with a kick but Luciano checks it.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Luciano misses
and Acemoglu counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Luciano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Acemoglu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luciano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Acemoglu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luciano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Acemoglu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu blocks an uppercut.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Acemoglu tries to land a knee to the head but Luciano blocks with his arms.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Acemoglu breaks the clinch. #T1#
Acemoglu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano blocks a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acemoglu wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Acemoglu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acemoglu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Acemoglu.
Acemoglu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luciano after a bit of a struggle.
Acemoglu tries to break free but Luciano pushes him back against the cage.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Acemoglu is struggling to control the position.
Acemoglu is trying to maintain a safe position but Luciano gets an underhook and turns Acemoglu into the cage.
Luciano lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Luciano. #T2#
Acemoglu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luciano is defending well.
Acemoglu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Acemoglu stalling in the clinch but Luciano improves position.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Acemoglu goes for a takedown attempt but Luciano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luciano's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Acemoglu is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Luciano forces Acemoglu back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Acemoglu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Acemoglu backwards. #T3#
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Acemoglu controls his hands.
Acemoglu tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Acemoglu has clasped his hands together around Luciano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Luciano throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Luciano moves into range and clinches up with Acemoglu.
Acemoglu can't get the takedown.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Acemoglu's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acemoglu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Acemoglu controls the action.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Acemoglu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Luciano is working Acemoglu over against the cage.#T4#
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Acemoglu blocking some punches.
Luciano works on Acemoglu's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Acemoglu controls his hands.
Luciano gets underhooks to prevent Acemoglu's takedown attempt.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Acemoglu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luciano gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano 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#
Acemoglu throws a low kick, looking for Luciano's leg but Luciano calmly moves out of range.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Acemoglu steps away.
Acemoglu looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Acemoglu misses with a straight left.
Luciano misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Acemoglu gets tackled into the cage by Luciano. Luciano maintains the clinch.
Acemoglu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luciano prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Acemoglu looking for a takedown.
Acemoglu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acemoglu is trying to break free.#T1#
Acemoglu wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Acemoglu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Acemoglu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luciano after a bit of a struggle.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
Luciano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luciano gets underhooks to prevent Acemoglu's takedown attempt.
Acemoglu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Acemoglu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Acemoglu's elbow.
Luciano is working Acemoglu over against the cage.
Luciano lands a right hand.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Luciano.
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!
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Acemoglu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano tries a body shot but Acemoglu blocks it.
A short uppercut from Luciano. #ROC2#Acemoglu is rocked!
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Acemoglu backwards.
Oh Acemoglu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
Luciano cracks Acemoglu with a nice body shot.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano pushes Acemoglu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luciano pushes Acemoglu against the cage. Luciano is working some dirty boxing. Luciano pushes off with a quick right hook! Acemoglu goes down! Acemoglu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Luciano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Highland 161
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Luciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano's coach down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Azevedo Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Azevedo Souza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luciano. Luciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Good exchange - Azevedo Souza coming out on top.
Luciano leaves Azevedo Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luciano feints a counter leg kick.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a double jab.
Azevedo Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano lands a nice hook to Azevedo Souza's body. Azevedo Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luciano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Luciano.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azevedo Souza connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano motions for Azevedo Souza to come forward. Luciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Azevedo Souza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Luciano digs a good hook to Azevedo Souza's body.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Luciano manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Azevedo Souza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Luciano breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Luciano scores with a nice right hand.
Luciano lands with a cross.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
A left lands for Luciano.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Luciano - that will leave a mark!
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azevedo Souza's sensitive parts.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Luciano. That snapped Azevedo Souza's head back.
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Azevedo Souza takes a step back to recover.
Luciano dips to his left and cracks Azevedo Souza with an uppercut!
Luciano connects with a high kick.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azevedo Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luciano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Azevedo Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Luciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azevedo Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luciano scrambles back to his feet.
Luciano misses the body punch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
It looked like Azevedo Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Azevedo Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Azevedo Souza connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Luciano throws a head kick that half lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Azevedo Souza lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo Souza.
Luciano jabs at Azevedo Souza's body.
Luciano scores with a nice head shot.
Ricky Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azevedo Souza walks into a jab.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azevedo Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo Souza misses the jab.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Luciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Azevedo Souza seems unphased.
Azevedo Souza walks into a jab.
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azevedo Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luciano. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano throws a low kick, looking for Azevedo Souza's leg but Azevedo Souza calmly moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Luciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luciano.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Luciano lands with a hook. Azevedo Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luciano thumps Azevedo Souza with a low kick.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Azevedo Souza's head but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Azevedo Souza blocks a leg kick.
Luciano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azevedo Souza backs up against the cage.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.#T3#
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Luciano scores with a jab. Azevedo Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Luciano takes one on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luciano!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Luciano is trying to escape and Azevedo Souza transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Luciano is forced to tap! Nice work there by Azevedo Souza! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
An out of breath Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 155
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Luciano throws a jab when Takashi was well out of range.
Takashi tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Luciano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Takashi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luciano tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Takashi manages to move to mount!
Takashi is looking to work his way around to Luciano's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Takashi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Luciano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Luciano shrugs it off.
Luciano is squirming around, avoiding Takashi's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi fails to move to back control. #T1#
Takashi wants to control the pace but Luciano is squirming around nicely.
Takashi fails to move to back control.
Takashi looking to control but Luciano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Takashi has hold of Luciano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Luciano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Takashi is working for a guillotine from mount but Luciano frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Luciano defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Takashi. #SUB#
Takashi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Luciano has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Luciano!
Takashi trying to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Takashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Takashi is tightening it up a little... Luciano has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Luciano reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Luciano taps out! Nice BJJ there by Takashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Kazuo Takashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 144
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Henderson's belly button to the back.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick from Luciano lands but Henderson takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
As Henderson backs off Luciano throws a huge counter combo but Henderson manages to avoid it all.
Luciano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luciano's waist but Luciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Luciano.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Luciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henderson is trying to drag Luciano to the mat but Luciano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luciano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luciano prevents it.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Henderson is rocked!
Luciano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Luciano manages to get underhooks.
I was talking to Henderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luciano stalls.
A short right from Luciano.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luciano throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luciano pinned against the cage. Luciano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Luciano leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Henderson dives in and grabs Luciano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luciano pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Henderson takes one on the button.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Henderson is aggressively charging in as Luciano backs up avoiding any damage. Luciano tosses out a jab and Henderson runs right into it face first! Henderson is out cold! Luciano dropped down on all fours and is barking in Henderson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano! Ricky Luciano retains his bantamweight title!
Ricky Luciano managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 140
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Shoenfeld misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shoenfeld checks a leg kick.
Shoenfeld shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luciano avoids it really well and circles away.
Luciano cracks Shoenfeld with an open hand slap.
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shoenfeld is able to avoid easily.
Shoenfeld throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano thows a leg kick but Shoenfeld checks it #TD2#
and Shoenfeld counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luciano!
Shoenfeld looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luciano seems a little lost for a moment, as Shoenfeld dominates the positioning.
Luciano is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Shoenfeld controls the position from side control.#T1#
Shoenfeld trying to control the position but Luciano is working away.
Shoenfeld 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.
Shoenfeld's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position but Luciano is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shoenfeld advances to full mount.
Shoenfeld with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Luciano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Luciano is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shoenfeld wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shoenfeld tries to take his opponent's back but Luciano turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Shoenfeld wants to sweep here but Luciano controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Shoenfeld manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luciano manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shoenfeld sitting in guard here, content to control.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass.
Shoenfeld trying to move into half guard but instead Luciano has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Shoenfeld is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Luciano preventing the sweep.
Shoenfeld working a defensive guard here.
Shoenfeld wants to sweep here but Luciano controlling him for the moment.
Luciano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoenfeld gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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 Ricky Luciano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano leaves Shoenfeld with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luciano throws a solid leg kick but Shoenfeld takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luciano.
Brett Shoenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoenfeld moves away.
Luciano lands a nice hook to Shoenfeld's body. Shoenfeld takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shoenfeld shoots in but no luck this time.
Shoenfeld shoots for a takedown but Luciano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoenfeld moves away.
Shoenfeld fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Shoenfeld closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Luciano stops Shoenfeld from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luciano, who protects the arm well.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working. #T1#
Shoenfeld is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shoenfeld is trying to move to mount but Luciano reverses beautifully and ends up in Shoenfeld's guard.
Shoenfeld looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Luciano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Shoenfeld controlling the position well.
Shoenfeld has a hand on Luciano's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Luciano takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shoenfeld is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shoenfeld prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Luciano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Luciano looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Shoenfeld can't escape the position.
Luciano controlling from mount.
Shoenfeld regains half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Luciano moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shoenfeld.#T4#
Shoenfeld tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano just content to control the position.
Shoenfeld is looking for a sweep.
Shoenfeld manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoenfeld is trying to maintain the position but Luciano is very close to passing his half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but Luciano is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shoenfeld ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
And Shoenfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shoenfeld throws a series of punches but Luciano avoids them all with ease.
Shoenfeld takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shoenfeld darts in looking for a takedown but Luciano gets double underhooks and turns Shoenfeld into the cage.
Shoenfeld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoenfeld slips a straight right by Luciano.
Shoenfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Luciano tries to bum rush Shoenfeld with a series of wild strikes but Shoenfeld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luciano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shoenfeld darts in looking for a takedown but Luciano gets double underhooks and turns Shoenfeld into the cage. #TD2#
Shoenfeld closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoenfeld is looking to advance position but Luciano won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luciano manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Luciano pulls Shoenfeld in close to prevent any damage.
Shoenfeld's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Luciano is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ricky Luciano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shoenfeld's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shoenfeld fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Luciano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shoenfeld shoots in looking for a takedown but Luciano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shoenfeld's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shoenfeld checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Shoenfeld blocks the leg kick.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoenfeld.#TD2#
Shoenfeld decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Luciano is not content to let Shoenfeld control the position.
Shoenfeld with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shoenfeld prevents Luciano from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Shoenfeld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luciano is just riding it out for now. Shoenfeld eventually gives up the hold.
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Shoenfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to free his trapped foot but Luciano is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shoenfeld controlling the action here.
Shoenfeld working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Luciano's thigh. Luciano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Shoenfeld walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shoenfeld.
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shoenfeld fails to land the takedown.
Luciano misses with a low kick as Shoenfeld jumps back.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Shoenfeld's front leg but catches the back leg as Shoenfeld tries to avoid it.
Shoenfeld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luciano avoids it really well and circles away.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luciano avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Shoenfeld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luciano tries to avoid it but Shoenfeld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luciano to the ground. Luciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Shoenfeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luciano throws a nice head kick! #T1#
The fighters circle, before Luciano throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Shoenfeld's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Luciano lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano retains his bantamweight title!
Ricky Luciano really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Luciano.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Luciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano scores with a push kick.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luciano slips under a jab from Williams.
Luciano dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Luciano misses.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.
Luciano lands with a cross.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams staying out of range there.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.#T2#
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
As Williams backs away, Luciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luciano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage. #CL2#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Luciano tries a body shot but Williams blocks it. #BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Luciano takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Williams throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
It appears Luciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Luciano.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luciano throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Williams has Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams misses with some punches.
Luciano blocking some punches. #BC#
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.#T4##CL2#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
A big left from Williams misses. #CL2#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams misses with some punches. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
A big right from Williams misses.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Williams digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams working aggressively here.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Luciano pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Luciano gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams. #T1#
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luciano scores with a hook.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Luciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Ricky Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Williams.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Williams darts in and clinches Luciano up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Luciano.
Ricky Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Williams tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Luciano with a nice calf kick.
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams misses with a hook.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Luciano. #T3#
Williams looks to clinch
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Luciano only half commits.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Luciano swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano throws a good cross that connects.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Luciano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luciano moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Williams takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano 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 Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano. #CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luciano lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Luciano pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Williams misses with some punches.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.#T1#
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams working aggressively here.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.#T2#
Luciano clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano drops Williams with a straight right hand, right on the button! Luciano 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 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano is the new bantamweight champion!
Ricky Luciano very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Highland 132
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Masters walks into a jab.
Masters moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Masters gets a double leg takedown into Luciano's guard.#SUB#
Masters is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luciano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luciano has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Luciano wants to pass the guard but Masters is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters wants to sweep here but Luciano controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Masters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Luciano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Masters wants to hit a sweep here but Luciano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Masters there!
Masters is looking to get to half guard.
Luciano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masters wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Masters'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.#T2#
Masters wants to escape the position.
Luciano biding his time, looking for the opening.
Masters rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Masters wants to get back to full guard.
Masters regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Masters working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily. #SUB#
Masters looking for a guillotine here but Luciano defends easily. #T3##SUB#
Masters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luciano defends well.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving. #SUB#
Masters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luciano stays in close to Masters's body and controls the position.
Masters is trying to control the position but Luciano postures up. #SUB#
Masters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Masters working for submissions but it's allowed Luciano to get to half guard.
Masters is looking for a sweep. Luciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Luciano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Masters takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Masters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Masters trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Luciano!
Luciano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1##SUB#
Masters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luciano defends it easily.#SUB#
Masters has an active guard here but Luciano has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Masters wants to improve his position but Luciano is controlling well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Luciano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Luciano's back!#SUB#
Masters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Luciano is defending well though. Masters let's go of the attempt for now.
Luciano trying to control the hands but Masters breaks the grip.
Luciano is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Masters off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Luciano wants to escape the position.
Luciano has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Masters is persistently looking for the submission but Luciano is defending it well. #SUB#
Masters is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Luciano defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB#
Masters working for the choke. #SUB#
Masters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Luciano is defending well though. Masters let's go of the attempt for now.
Millard Masters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Luciano preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Masters. #SUB#
Masters looking for the RNC. #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.
Luciano rolls, trying to escape but Masters keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Luciano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Masters gets his way!
Masters is trying to stick to Luciano's back but Luciano is turning into Masters. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Masters's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Luciano.
Masters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Masters has his foot on Luciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luciano works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masters wants to hit a sweep here but Luciano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Masters there!
Masters is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Luciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano lands a slapping body shot.
Luciano lands a lovely overhand right.
Millard Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luciano connects with a looping right hand.
Luciano lands with a good body shot.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Masters's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luciano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masters somewhat.
Masters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Masters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Masters avoids them all with ease.
Luciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Luciano as he connects with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luciano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Luciano.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Masters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Masters avoids it well.
Masters changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Masters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Ricky Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Masters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters trying to move into half guard but instead Luciano has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters being controlled here, momentarily.
Masters is trying to hold Luciano in close to prevent damage but Luciano has managed to pass into half guard.
Masters is looking for a sweep. Luciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masters is working hard here to advance position.
Masters is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Luciano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Masters wants to get back to full guard.
Millard Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masters trying to control but Luciano postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Luciano seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Millard Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano 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.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Masters's ribs.
Luciano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masters shoots for a double leg takedown but Luciano sprawls well. He's pushed Masters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luciano scores with a jab.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masters's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
Luciano throws a combination. Masters tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Masters is rocked!
Masters gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luciano 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Luciano!
A very excited looking Ricky Luciano 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.
The defeated Millard Masters had this to say: 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.

Event: Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinda. Rinda gets slowly back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
A big right from Rinda misses.
Luciano shapes to counter with a head kick.
Luciano's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Rinda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rinda slows the pace down in half guard.
Luciano controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rinda wants to pass to mount but Luciano is defending the position.
Luciano is trying to maintain the position but Rinda is very close to passing his half guard.
Rinda wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy.
Luciano wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Rinda moves out of range easily.
Rinda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Rinda moves away and avoids it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rinda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Luciano throws a head kick but Rinda moves out of range.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Rinda slips the punch.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Rinda throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Rinda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
A head kick by Luciano misses #TD#
so Rinda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rinda wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Luciano seems keen to control Rinda's posture.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Rinda from controlling successfully.
Rinda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Luciano wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rinda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Luciano is not content to let Rinda control the position.
Luciano is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Luciano trying to control from the bottom.
Luciano trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rinda manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano wants to control but Rinda is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anwar Rinda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rinda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Luciano thuds his right hand into Rinda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Rinda finds it's target.
Luciano with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Rinda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rinda advances position into side control!
Rinda controlling the position.
Luciano is not content to let Rinda control the position. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Anwar Rinda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rinda'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.
Luciano tries to buck Rinda off but Rinda is having none of it.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rinda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rinda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Rinda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luciano has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rinda is trying to get an arm triangle but Luciano is defending well.
Rinda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Rinda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Rinda is trying to get an arm triangle but Luciano is defending well.
Rinda wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rinda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rinda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rinda fails with the takedown.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Rinda.
Luciano throws a combination that misses
and Rinda counters with a straight right hand.
Rinda throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
Some bone on bone action there as Rinda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricky Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano throws a head kick but Rinda moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rinda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rinda slips a straight right by Luciano.
Rinda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinda misses the jab.#TD#
Rinda gets the takedown into side control.
Luciano is holding Rinda down, trying to stall.
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 Anwar Rinda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Luciano takes a swing at Rinda's ribcage but misses.
Rinda attempts a counter takedown but Luciano avoids it well and moves away.
Luciano lands a head kick!
Luciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rinda is out of range.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Rinda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rinda ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Rinda tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Rinda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda is looking to counter punch.
Rinda scores with a nice head shot.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rinda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rinda fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a double jab #TD#
so Rinda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rinda controlling from the top position.
Rinda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Rinda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Anwar Rinda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rinda content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Rinda's head.
Luciano motions for Rinda to come forward. Luciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rinda moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Rinda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Rinda is out of range.
Rinda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Rinda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Luciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rinda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luciano connects with a jab.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rinda on the side of the head.
Luciano lands a nice hook to Rinda's body. Rinda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luciano throws a jab when Rinda was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rinda or perhaps it was just good defense by Luciano, which made it look bad.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
Luciano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rinda eats them both and turns towards Luciano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Luciano misses with a body kick. #T4#
Rinda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rinda defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Ricky Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rinda.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Rinda moved out of range.
Rinda avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Rinda attempts a counter takedown but Luciano avoids it well and moves away.
Luciano tries a low kick but Rinda avoids it.
Rinda attempts a counter takedown but Luciano avoids it well and moves away.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rinda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rinda.
A slow jab from Rinda misses its intended target.
Luciano with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from Rinda.
Luciano connects with a high kick.
Luciano misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rinda 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Highland 109
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1#
Crumper takes one on the button.
Luciano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crumper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crumper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crumper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luciano sprawls well. Luciano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Luciano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crumper fails with the takedown
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Crumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crumper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luciano tries to avoid it but Crumper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luciano to the ground. Luciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crumper misses with a takedown
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano clobbers Crumper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crumper with a poor takedown
and Crumper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano connects with a jab.#ROC2#Crumper is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Luciano has cracked Crumper with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Luciano lands another huge swinging hook and Crumper tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Crumper, before Luciano can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Luciano!
Post fight, Ricky Luciano took to the microphone: 'Me and Remi had some words before the fight, but don’t get it twisted I respect the mans abilities and accomplishments in the sport. Just remember who your daddy is though Remi!'.

Event: Highland 102
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Luciano throws a head kick that Chavaski semi-blocks.
Chavaski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chavaski moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Chavaski goes for a double leg but Luciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luciano continues to drive forward.
Chavaski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luciano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Chavaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Luciano is pressed up against the cage. Chavaski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luciano down to the mat. Luciano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chavaski tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavaski.
Luciano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Chavaski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luciano tries to bum rush Chavaski with a series of wild strikes but Chavaski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Chavaski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luciano, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavaski has Luciano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luciano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chavaski can't get the takedown.
Come on Luciano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Chavaski tries for a takedown but Luciano manages to get underhooks.
Luciano prevents the takedown attempt.
Chavaski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavaski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luciano pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Chavaski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavaski defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano connects with a looping right hand.
Chavaski drops his hands momentarily and Luciano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luciano cracks Chavaski with an open hand slap.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Chavaski's head but Chavaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavaski darts in trying to clinch
and Chavaski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano with a jab.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Luciano misses with a right hand #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Chavaski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luciano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavaski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Luciano! #T3##SUB#
Chavaski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Luciano can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chavaski controlling the pace for now.
Luciano is squirming around, avoiding Chavaski's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavaski is stalling here but it's allowed Luciano to get half guard.
Chavaski passes to side control. #T4##SUB#
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Chavaski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luciano, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luciano has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chavaski is trying to get an arm triangle but Luciano is defending well. #SUB#
Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chavaski tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Chavaski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chavaski doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Chavaski ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Chavaski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luciano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chavaski doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavaski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Chavaski with that takedown attempt.
Chavaski has been working on his balance at Blaze Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Luciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Chavaski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Chavaski wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Chavaski is trying to control the action in half guard but Luciano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Chavaski wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Chavaski seems to be looking for submissions.
Chavaski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Chavaski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Chavaski seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Chavaski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chavaski wants to free his trapped foot but Luciano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working. #SUB#
Chavaski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Luciano is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavaski. #T3#
Chavaski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chavaski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chavaski trying to mount his opponent but Luciano defends it. #SUB#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luciano wants to control but Chavaski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chavaski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Luciano's thigh. Luciano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chavaski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Luciano has Chavaski pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Chavaski's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano 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!#R3#
Luciano throws a hook but Chavaski avoids it easily.
Luciano sizes up Chavaski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Chavaski seems unphased.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Chavaski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano throws the left hand but Chavaski avoids the punch easily.
Chavaski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Luciano moves out of range as Chavaski strikes.
Luciano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavaski under the eye.
Luciano 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.
Luciano 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.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Chavaski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luciano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chavaski, into his guard. #REVB#
Luciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Chavaski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luciano passes into side control.
Chavaski is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luciano wants to stand but Chavaski has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Luciano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Luciano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chavaski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Luciano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Chavaski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavaski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luciano wanted to stand there but Chavaski had control of the position. #SUB#
Chavaski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Chavaski has his foot on Luciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luciano works his way back into a safe position though.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Chavaski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luciano wants to stand and escape but instead Chavaski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavaski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Luciano pulls Chavaski in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano really 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.#R4#
A big right from Luciano misses.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected.
Luciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ricky Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Luciano as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavaski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavaski tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Chavaski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Chavaski swings around for an armbar but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chavaski's guard.#SUB#
Luciano has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chavaski to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Luciano is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chavaski pulls down on the head and he's put Luciano to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Remi Chavaski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 94
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Rinda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Luciano cracks Rinda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rinda doesn't seem bothered though.
Luciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rinda.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Shao Kahns Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano tests Rinda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rinda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Rinda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Rinda is trying to work for a kimura but Luciano is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luciano defends it well. #SUB2#
Rinda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Rinda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luciano sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rinda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rinda uses his free foot to push down on Luciano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Luciano. #SUB2#
Rinda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Luciano is surviving well by controlling Rinda's body position as best he can. #T2#
Luciano is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Rinda goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Luciano is on top in guard.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Rinda keeps moving.
Rinda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luciano is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rinda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rinda working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily.
Rinda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Rinda looking for a guillotine here but Luciano defends easily. #T3##SUB2#
Rinda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luciano is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rinda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luciano is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Luciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rinda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luciano has managed to get both his arms back between Rinda's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rinda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rinda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rinda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luciano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Rinda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rinda working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rinda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Luciano 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 Rinda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anwar Rinda will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rinda shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luciano stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinda. Rinda gets slowly back to his feet.
Rinda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano throws the left hand but Rinda avoids the punch easily.
Rinda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Rinda tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rinda slips a straight right by Luciano.
Nice sprawl there from Luciano as Rinda shoots in.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Rinda.
Rinda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Rinda moves away and avoids it.
Luciano throws a jab when Rinda was well out of range.
And Rinda tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luciano lands an overhand right.
Luciano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luciano cracks Rinda with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rinda. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Rinda.
Rinda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rinda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rinda is breathing heavily.
Luciano throws the left hand but Rinda avoids the punch easily.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rinda blocks a head kick by Luciano.
Luciano connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rinda. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricky Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Rinda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Rinda gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Rinda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luciano, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Luciano pushes Rinda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rinda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Luciano tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rinda swings around for an armbar but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rinda's guard.
Rinda trying to keep a closed guard but Luciano is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Rinda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luciano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Rinda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rinda looking for subs off his back but Luciano has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rinda actively working from the bottom here.
Luciano wants to stand but Rinda has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Rinda looking for submissions off his back.
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Rinda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Luciano moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rinda.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Luciano controls the position.
Rinda tries to improve position but can't.
Luciano wants to stand but Rinda has his arm trapped.
Anwar Rinda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rinda is trying to improve his position.
Rinda is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Luciano is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rinda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rinda is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that second round.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Luciano misses with an uppercut #TD2#
so Rinda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rinda trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Luciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rinda on the ground.#SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luciano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rinda has Luciano in his guard.#REVR#
Rinda controls Luciano momentarily but Luciano frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rinda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luciano defends it easily.
Rinda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Rinda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Luciano uses it to pass to side control.
Rinda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rinda struggling a bit here.#SU#
Luciano decides to stand back up.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rinda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rinda scrambles back to his feet.
Rinda moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Rinda.
No luck for Rinda with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rinda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rinda.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rinda.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Rinda.#TD2#
Rinda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Luciano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rinda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luciano is looking to regain half guard here but Rinda keeps moving and retains side control.
Luciano is trying to buck Rinda off.
Luciano is looking to regain half guard here but Rinda keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Rinda swings around for an armbar but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rinda's guard.#SUB2#
Rinda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Luciano escapes and throws Rinda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Luciano wants to stand but Rinda is controlling his arm.
Luciano gets to mount! Rinda was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rinda wants to hold on but Luciano pushes him away.
Rinda working to try and regain half guard.
Rinda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinda can do to turn this around?#T4#
Rinda is trying to reverse the position but instead Luciano has taken his back - oops!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Luciano controlling the positon.
Rinda just trying to survive but Luciano is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Luciano is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rinda tries to escape the position.
Luciano is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano 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: The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Rinda shoots for a double leg takedown but Luciano sprawls well. He's pushed Rinda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luciano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rinda slips under a jab.
Rinda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Rinda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Luciano wants to control but Rinda postures up.
Luciano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rinda is working to tighten his grip on Luciano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Luciano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rinda is really squeezing tight and eventually Luciano passes out! Rinda breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anwar Rinda!

Event: The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Azevedo Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.#CL2#
Azevedo Souza has managed to clinch.
Luciano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azevedo Souza is defending well for now.
Luciano lands a right hand.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Luciano throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Azevedo Souza - just one landing.
Azevedo Souza fails with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano moves forwards but Azevedo Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Azevedo Souza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Azevedo Souza seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Luciano shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Azevedo Souza is backing up but Luciano catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Azevedo Souza covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Luciano Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Haber Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haber Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Haber Jr digs a good hook to Luciano's body.
Haber Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haber Jr.
Haber Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a jab.#ROC#Haber Jr is rocked!
Haber Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano scores with a counter punch that sends Haber Jr to the canvas! Luciano smells blood - he's punishing Haber Jr with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Haber Jr has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano 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: The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Mushroom moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.
Mushroom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Mushroom clinches.
Mushroom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mushroom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mushroom misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
Mushroom wants to clinch but Luciano slips to the side#KD#
and Luciano counters with a crisp one two that drops Mushroom! Luciano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mushroom to his feet! Mushroom is in big trouble!#ROC#Mushroom is rocked!
Mushroom gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Luciano points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mushroom wakes up just in time to hear Luciano thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Luciano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IXF LVII
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Sneakers scores with a hook.
Sneakers swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
A big right from Sneakers misses.
Sneakers misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Squeaky Sneakers has been cut.
Sneakers swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sneakers slips a jab from Luciano.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Nice body punch from Sneakers.
Sneakers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sneakers throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sneakers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sneakers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luciano in his tracks.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Luciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sneakers has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sneakers throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Luciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sneakers! Luciano lets Sneakers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nice uppercut lands for Sneakers. That snapped Luciano's head back. #KD2#
Luciano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sneakers sprawling to the canvas! Sneakers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Luciano finish him?! #ROC2#Sneakers is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sneakers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Oh Sneakers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sneakers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Sneakers.
Luciano lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano is the new featherweight champion!
Ricky Luciano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IXF LV
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Shoenfeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shoenfeld doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Luciano counters with a nice right hand that sends Shoenfeld toppling to the canvas! Shoenfeld scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Luciano finish him?!
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
No joy there for Shoenfeld, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shoenfeld staying out of range there.
Shoenfeld moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoenfeld throws a sloppy head kick
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Shoenfeld is rocked!
Shoenfeld switches off momentarily and Luciano cracks him with a monster right hand! Shoenfeld topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Luciano dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Luciano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Luciano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IXF LII
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Joe cracks Luciano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Joe blocks a jab.
Luciano slips a jab from Joe.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Joe throws a combination that misses
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Joe lands.
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
Luciano lands a head shot.
Joe throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Joe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe throws a series of punches but Luciano avoids them all with ease.
Luciano counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.#T1#
Joe misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joe thinking.
Joe cracks Luciano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Luciano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
Joe connects with a jab.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Nice shot by Joe.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Luciano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Joe blocks it well.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target.
And Luciano responds with a good body kick, but Joe manages to step out the way in time.
Joe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Joe.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Luciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joe throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Joe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joe lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
Joe throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Luciano misses. #T3#
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano defending well as Joe loads up on a big left hand.
Joe misses with a straight right.
Joe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luciano on the side of the head.
Joe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Joe slips a jab from Luciano.
Joe connects with a crisp jab.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joe.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab.
A jab from Joe misses.
Jobber Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.#T4#
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Luciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joe looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe checks a low kick from Luciano.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Joe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jobber Joe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Joe.
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Joe lands with a shot to the body.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Joe.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jobber Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joe. #T1#
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Joe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Luciano moves out of range as Joe strikes.
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Joe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Joe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joe scores with a jab.
Joe slips a straight right by Luciano.
Joe is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Joe.#T2#
Joe swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano lands a jab to Joe's midsection.
Luciano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Joe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Joe throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Joe misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a straight right. #T3#
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a jab to the body
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe works over Luciano's head and body with a nice combination.
Joe misses with a looping right.
Joe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joe connects with a body shot.
A cross from Joe lands.
Luciano ducks right into an uppercut from Joe. #ROC#Luciano is rocked!
Joe lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Joe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe swinging wildly here. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Luciano has knocked Joe down with a huge combo! Luciano steps away and waves a wobbly Joe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Joe is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Joe.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab.
Luciano tries to move into range but Joe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jobber Joe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Joe scores with a body shot.
Joe tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Luciano throws out a counter right but Joe avoids it with no problem.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Joe staying out of range there.
Joe misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Joe blocks it well.
Joe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Luciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Joe misses its target.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luciano scrambles back to his feet.
Luciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luciano walks into a straight right hand from Joe.
The fighters circling - Joe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luciano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Joe. Beautiful body shot.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ricky Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe swings widly with a right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Joe throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe connects with a single shot there.
Joe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joe misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Joe throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
Joe throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe walks straight into a right hand from Luciano - that's dropped him! Luciano jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Joe from any more punishment! Joe complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: IXF XLIX
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sneakers.
Luciano slips a jab from Sneakers.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Sneakers misses with an uppercut
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Sneakers misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Sneakers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sneakers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sneakers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sneakers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luciano can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Sneakers tries to pass to full mount but Luciano defends it.
Luciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sneakers.
Sneakers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sneakers controlling the action here.
Sneakers is keen to just control but Luciano is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sneakers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luciano's head.
Luciano trying to get back to full guard but Sneakers takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sneakers working Luciano over with strikes here.
Sneakers 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.
Sneakers controlling the position easily from mount.
Luciano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sneakers controlling his opponent. #T3#
Sneakers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Luciano looks a forlorn figure.
Sneakers is landing with some decent strikes but Luciano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've been hearing good reports from Sneakers'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.
Sneakers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sneakers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Luciano can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sneakers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Luciano's face.
Sneakers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luciano?
Sneakers controlling the pace for now.
Sneakers lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Sneakers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Luciano is trying desperately to improve position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sneakers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sneakers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Luciano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Luciano regains half guard.
Sneakers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
That's time! Sneakers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sneakers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sneakers throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano throws a right hand that Sneakers ducks under and follows up with a left that Sneakers also avoids with ease.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sneakers was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Sneakers dives in and grabs Luciano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luciano pushes down on Sneakers's head and hops out.
Sneakers lands a jab to the head.
Sneakers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sneakers sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sneakers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sneakers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sneakers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Sneakers fails with a takedown attempt.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sneakers throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sneakers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sneakers misses with a body shot.
A big left from Sneakers misses.
Luciano unleashes a big counter combination but Sneakers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Sneakers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Luciano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sneakers working the ground and pound.
Sneakers is putting a hurting on Luciano here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sneakers scoring with punches and elbows.
Sneakers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Luciano some visible discomfort.
Squeaky Sneakers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano is trying to escape the position but Sneakers is controlling the position.
Sneakers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Luciano can't do much from the bottom here.
Luciano is looking for a sweep.
Sneakers trying to control the position but Luciano is working away.
Sneakers landing a few strikes.
Sneakers trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sneakers scoring with punches and elbows.
Sneakers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sneakers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luciano is trying to control Sneakers's posture but Sneakers avoids it.
Sneakers 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.
Luciano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sneakers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Luciano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sneakers controls the position from side control.
Sneakers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sneakers scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Squeaky Sneakers 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.#R3#
Sneakers misses the shot to the body.
Sneakers looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Sneakers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sneakers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sneakers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luciano swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Sneakers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luciano wants to sweep but Sneakers has passed to side control!
Sneakers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Luciano is trying to escape the position but Sneakers is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano stops Sneakers from passing to mount.
Luciano is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Sneakers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Luciano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sneakers lands some shots froms side control.
Sneakers working the ground and pound.
Luciano can't do much from the bottom here.
Sneakers working the ground and pound.
Sneakers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sneakers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luciano down.
Sneakers taking a breather here.
Luciano is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sneakers connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Sneakers working the ground and pound from side control.
Luciano seems a little lost for a moment, as Sneakers dominates the positioning.
Luciano is looking to reverse the position.
Luciano trying to remain calm as Sneakers controls from the top position.
Luciano struggling a bit here.
Sneakers is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sneakers lands an elbow.
Luciano is being controlled here.
Sneakers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luciano down.
Sneakers working the body and head with strikes.
Sneakers is working Luciano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sneakers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Luciano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sneakers asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Sneakers happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Squeaky Sneakers clearly takes 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.#R4#
Sneakers clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sneakers fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sneakers moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sneakers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Sneakers misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sneakers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sneakers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Luciano is rocked!
Sneakers just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Sneakers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Squeaky Sneakers is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sneakers backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Squeaky Sneakers has been cut.
Sneakers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sneakers fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Sneakers drives through with a takedown into Luciano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sneakers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Sneakers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Luciano wants to hit a sweep here but Sneakers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Luciano there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano is in a horrible position here. Sneakers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sneakers with shots to the head and body - Luciano looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sneakers with the ground and pound from mount.
Luciano is still in real trouble! Can Sneakers finish him?
Luciano tries to hold on but Sneakers pushes him away. #T3#
Sneakers landing punches.
Sneakers postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Luciano in real trouble here! The ref calls for Luciano to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers retains his featherweight title!
Squeaky Sneakers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IXF XLVI
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Bonon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected. #KD#
Luciano drops Bonon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bonon looks back up at him and smiles so Luciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Bonon is rocked!
Luciano lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bonon up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Luciano from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bonon's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: IXF XLII
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Luciano misses the jab.
Nightmarcher throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Nightmarcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nightmarcher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nightmarcher swings widly with a right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Luciano misses
and Nightmarcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Nightmarcher out cold! Nightmarcher is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano 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: IXF XXXIX
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Del Valle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Del Valle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Del Valle goes for a double leg but Luciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luciano continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Del Valle gets a double leg takedown into Luciano's guard.
Del Valle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Luciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Del Valle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Luciano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luciano tries to get out of the position.
Del Valle slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Del Valle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Valle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Del Valle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luciano sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Valle trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Del Valle wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Del Valle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Del Valle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Valle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
It looks like Del Valle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Del Valle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Luciano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Del Valle is trying for a kimura here. Luciano looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Del Valle wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gosuke Del Valle !
Gosuke Del Valle is the new lightweight champion!
Gosuke Del Valle 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: IXF XXXIV
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Luciano misses with a hook. Del Valle ducked under it nicely.
Del Valle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Del Valle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luciano tests Del Valle 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano lands a lovely overhand right.
Del Valle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Del Valle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Luciano! Del Valle is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano is the new lightweight champion!
Ricky Luciano 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: IXF XXX
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Luciano.
Wexler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wexler moves out of range of the strikes.
Wexler tries to clinch
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wexler throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rory Wexler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wexler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wexler misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wexler misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wexler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Wexler.
Wexler connects with a body shot.
Wexler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wexler. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Wexler throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Wexler.#T1#
A lazy left from Wexler finds it's target.
Wexler tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
Wexler throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wexler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wexler moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wexler throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wexler wants to clinch but Luciano slips to the side
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wexler throws out the jab.
Wexler throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Wexler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wexler misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wexler, as that shot connected. #T2#
Wexler misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Wexler's front leg but catches the back leg as Wexler tries to avoid it.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Luciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wexler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Luciano counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Wexler is rocked!
Luciano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Luciano feints and then cracks Wexler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wexler down.
Wexler is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Luciano drops Wexler with a big left hand! Wexler is injured, injured bad! Luciano jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: IXF XX
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Del Valle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Del Valle has an Americana. Luciano didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Del Valle is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Del Valle hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gosuke Del Valle !
Gosuke Del Valle is the new lightweight champion!

Event: IXF XV
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Russell needs to keep his hands up - Luciano had a free shot at his head there.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano throws a good cross that connects.
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Luciano lands.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Russell is rocked!
Russell walks straight into a right hand from Luciano - that's dropped him! Luciano jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Russell from any more punishment! Russell complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Luciano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IXF XI
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Luciano lands a jab.
No's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! No scrambles back to his feet.
Luciano throws a right and a left that No avoids nicely.
Luciano lands a right hook to the body.
No throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luciano moves into range and connects with a jab.
No misses with a hook.
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
No swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No misses with an uppercut.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No tries to counter with a clinch but Luciano shakes him off and moves away.
Luciano scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target. #CL2#
No has closed the distance and engaged Luciano in a clinch. #T1#
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of No backwards.
No has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
No swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
No tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow. #BC#
Luciano manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
No moves into the clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as No controls his hands.
No working aggressively here.
No looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luciano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. No is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Luciano.
No fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from No fails to land.
No misses with some punches. #BC#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Luciano.
Luciano connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Luciano.
Luciano throws a jab when No was well out of range.#T2#
No avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#No is rocked!
Luciano scores with a jab. No acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
No fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luciano avoids it really well and circles away.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but No manages to avoid it.
No seems to have recovered his senses.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hells No.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but No is out of range.
No misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No staying out of range there.
No defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
No wants to counter with a clinch but Luciano pushes him away.
Luciano lands with a cross.
No takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses. #T3##KD#
Luciano lands a big uppercut and No crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but No looks OK. Luciano waves No back to his feet!
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract No.
Luciano works No's body with a nice hook.
No throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
No ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and No counters by moving into the clinch.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as No controls the action.
No struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands. #BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.
Luciano lands with a nice body punch.
Luciano throws a jab when No was well out of range.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No staying out of range there.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for No on that attempt.
No misses with a body shot.
No misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano cracks No with an open hand slap.
No takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No misses with a hook #KD#
and Luciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops No! Luciano lets No back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but No was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
No has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
No doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from No misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luciano 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.
Luciano lands a nice looking body kick.
No looks winded!
No throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano 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#
Luciano defending well as No loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that No can do to turn this around?
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from No.
No misses with a hook.
Luciano lunges at No with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by No's hand.
No walks into a left hand.
No bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No moves out of range of the strikes.
No takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luciano drops No with a huge uppercut! No drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Luciano is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano is the new lightweight champion!
Ricky Luciano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: IXF VII
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - McCloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCloud ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but McCloud moved out of range nicely.
McCloud looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano thuds a left hand into McCloud's body.
McCloud misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a solid body kick.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
It seemed like McCloud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCloud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCloud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCloud blocks a jab.
Luciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCloud misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCloud takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCloud.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano walks into a stiff left hand from McCloud.
McCloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for McCloud.
McCloud misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but McCloud seems unphased.
McCloud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Angus McCloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws a jab when McCloud was well out of range.
McCloud misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano works McCloud's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCloud throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.#T2#
Luciano connects with the punch.
Luciano defending well as McCloud loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Luciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCloud.
McCloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces McCloud off the cage and back into range.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
McCloud throws a good cross that connects.
McCloud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCloud misses the shot to the body.
McCloud slips under a jab.
McCloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
McCloud moves out of range of the strikes.
McCloud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCloud throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from McCloud.
McCloud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCloud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at McCloud's knee but McCloud avoids it well.
A slow jab from McCloud misses its intended target.
Luciano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but McCloud slips the punch.
McCloud 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.
McCloud misses with a looping right.
McCloud throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Luciano misses with a kick to the body.
McCloud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCloud throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano lands with a straight right. McCloud didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCloud throws a sloppy body shot
and Luciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McCloud really felt that one!
Luciano scores with a nice strike.
McCloud misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
McCloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
McCloud lands a really nice looking cross but Luciano seems unphased.
McCloud misses with a hook.
A left lands for McCloud.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McCloud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Luciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McCloud misses the target.
Luciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCloud throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luciano cracks McCloud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luciano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCloud momentarily.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but McCloud avoids it.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands a nice shot that snaps McCloud's head back. #ROC#McCloud is rocked!
McCloud looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.#T1#
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCloud. McCloud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
McCloud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCloud is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
McCloud misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a crisp right that sends McCloud to the canvas! Luciano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano 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: IXF V
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strutu.
Strutu throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strutu's hands.
Strutu throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strutu lands a lovely overhand right.
Strutu swings widly with a right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mihail Strutu has been cut.
Strutu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strutu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luciano.
Luciano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Strutu misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano throws a hook but Strutu 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!
Strutu throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strutu. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Strutu to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Strutu looks to clinch but Luciano throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Strutu taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IXF II
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Hoca is out of range.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Hoca's head but Hoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoca finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Hoca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook. Hoca ducked under it nicely.
Hoca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luciano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hoca tries to clinch
and Hoca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoca looks to clinch
and Hoca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoca misses with a right hand
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoca fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Luciano.
A low kick from Luciano misses #CL2#
and Hoca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoca swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoca is defending well for now.#T1#
Hoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoca.
Hoca misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoca connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Hoca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Necmettin Hoca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luciano.
Hoca tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Hoca throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Hoca rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
Hoca digs a right hand underneath Luciano's ribcage. Luciano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano blocks a body shot from Hoca.
Hoca throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
A nice left hand lands by Hoca.
Hoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Hoca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoca lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luciano wants to break free but Hoca has control.
Luciano blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hoca throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoca misses with a right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Hoca misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano throws a body punch but Hoca moves out of range.
Luciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoca throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hoca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoca throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice body shot.
Hoca ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Hoca throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Luciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luciano finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoca's head.
Hoca on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luciano lands a front kick.
Hoca misses with a body punch
and Hoca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoca moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoca misses the shot to the body.
Luciano throws a good cross that connects.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 Ricky Luciano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hoca slips under a jab.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Hoca. #CL2#
Hoca moves into range and clinches up with Luciano.
Hoca presses Luciano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luciano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano missing with knees to the body.
Luciano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoca misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Hoca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoca's knee momentarily.
Luciano throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Hoca lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoca misses the body punch
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Hoca rushes Luciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luciano lands with a cross.
Hoca throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano jabs at Hoca's body.#CL2#
Luciano gets tackled into the cage by Hoca. Hoca maintains the clinch.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoca lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Luciano.#T2#
Hoca tries to clinch but Luciano moves away
and Luciano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoca misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoca throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Ricky Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that Hoca sees coming a mile off.
Hoca wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
Luciano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hoca misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Hoca walks into a left hand.
Hoca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Hoca is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Luciano.
Hoca misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoca misses with a body shot
letting Luciano counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Hoca rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
Luciano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoca is defending well for now.
Hoca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Hoca avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoca tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoca works on Luciano's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Hoca blocking some punches. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoca swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Hoca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Necmettin Hoca has been cut.
Luciano scores with a nice right hand.
Hoca tries to clinch
and Hoca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoca. That snapped Luciano's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Necmettin Hoca's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hoca loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Hoca takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoca closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Hoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoca tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Hoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.#T1#
Hoca lands the left hand.
Hoca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Luciano.
Hoca tries to clinch but Luciano moves away
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoca walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.#ROC#Hoca is rocked!
A bone on bone clash there as Hoca blocks the leg kick.
Hoca is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Hoca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoca seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoca swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.
Hoca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoca misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano clobbers Hoca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Luciano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoca doesn't seem phased though.
Hoca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoca throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano scores with a punch to the head.
Hoca tries to clinch up.
Luciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Luciano dips to his left and cracks Hoca with an uppercut!
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoca.
Hoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luciano cracks Hoca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Necmettin Hoca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoca can do to turn this around?
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoca connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Hoca misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Hoca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.#KD#
Luciano sends Hoca crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Luciano is motioning to the referee to let Hoca up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ricky Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoca misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoca misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoca misses with a right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Hoca sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Hoca walks into a stiff left hand from Luciano.#T4#
Hoca misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Hoca throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoca swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoca closes the distance but Luciano moves to the side
and Hoca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Hoca closes the distance looking to clinch
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luciano, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2021

#R1#
Luciano tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Luciano. That snapped Johnson's head back. #CUT#It looks like Ginger Johnson has been cut.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Luciano instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.#KD#
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#T1#
Luciano knocks out Johnson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Luciano before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Luciano picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano!

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