Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre 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.
Laperierre throws a jab when De Rossi was well out of range.
De Rossi avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
De Rossi throws a hook but Laperierre blocks it.
Laperierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Laperierre throws out a loose jab but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rossi takes a swing at Laperierre's ribcage but misses.
Laperierre scores with a sloppy right hand. De Rossi should have avoided that one.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
Laperierre works the jab nicely.#CL#
De Rossi clinches with his opponent.
De Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laperierre swings wildly with an uppercut but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laperierre lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Laperierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laperierre counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Laperierre misses with a head kick. #T1#
De Rossi takes a swing at Laperierre's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Laperierre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre looks to land a right hand but De Rossi moved out of range.
Laperierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
De Rossi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Rossi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Rossi misses with a body kick.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre with a jab.
De Rossi misses with a head kick.
De Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laperierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Rossi blocks a jab.
Laperierre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laperierre lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
De Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
Laperierre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by De Rossi.
It looks like De Rossi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
De Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Laperierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Laperierre scores with a jab.
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Rossi.
Laperierre works the jab nicely.
Laperierre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
De Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laperierre scrambles back to his feet.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by De Rossi.
De Rossi slips under a jab from Laperierre.
De Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
De Rossi throws out a loose jab but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from De Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laperierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but De Rossi moved out of range nicely.
De Rossi throws a body punch but Laperierre moves out of range.
A jab from De Rossi misses. #T3#
De Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Laperierre circles away.
De Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laperierre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Rossi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Laperierre lands a high kick!
De Rossi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laperierre moves out of range of the body kick.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from De Rossi.
A cross from De Rossi lands.
De Rossi swings for the body but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Rossi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Laperierre misses.
De Rossi throws a body punch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Laperierre does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a hook.
De Rossi moves away from the strike by Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a left hand
and De Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
De Rossi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laperierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Rossi scrambles back to his feet.
De Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Laperierre slips a jab from De Rossi.
De Rossi staying out of range there.
Laperierre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Rossi eats them both and turns towards Laperierre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Rossi takes one on the button.
Laperierre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laperierre throws out a powerful jab.
De Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laperierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Rossi misses with a double jab
and Laperierre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi lands a body shot.
Laperierre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre avoids the head kick by De Rossi.
De Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Laperierre's shoulder, as Laperierre tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Laperierre missing with a left hand there. De Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laperierre 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.
De Rossi throws a hook but Laperierre avoids it easily.
De Rossi scores with a jab. Laperierre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laperierre scores with a nice strike.
A big left from De Rossi misses.
De Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laperierre circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by De Rossi.
De Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. De Rossi saw that one coming.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
De Rossi lands a head shot.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from De Rossi misses the target.
Laperierre lands a glancing blow to the side of De Rossi's head.
De Rossi avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Laperierre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rossi slips a jab from Laperierre.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
De Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Laperierre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laperierre throws out a loose jab but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like De Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
De Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
Laperierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laperierre misses with a straight left.
Laperierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for De Rossi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from De Rossi.
Laperierre throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Laperierre.
Laperierre connects with a crisp jab.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from De Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Rossi slips under a jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre 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.
A jab from Laperierre does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for De Rossi.
De Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Laperierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Rossi avoids the body shot from Laperierre.
Laperierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Laperierre.
Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Rossi.
Ian Laperierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Rossi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laperierre's hands.
Nice defenses there by De Rossi.
Laperierre stuns De Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
De Rossi lunges at Laperierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laperierre's hand.
De Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Laperierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut. De Rossi saw that one coming.
De Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laperierre.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from De Rossi.
Laperierre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laperierre throws an overhand right that lands on De Rossi's shoulder, as De Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
De Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laperierre misses the shot to the body.
Laperierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Rossi.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
De Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Rossi is looking to clinch.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Rossi manages to avoid it.
De Rossi throws a body punch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre throws out a counter right but De Rossi avoids it with no problem.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from De Rossi.#T3#
De Rossi throws a low kick, looking for Laperierre's leg but Laperierre calmly moves out of range.
Laperierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Rossi as he jumps to the side.
Laperierre slips a jab from De Rossi.
De Rossi blocks a jab.
Laperierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Rossi.
Laperierre loads up on a big right hand but De Rossi slips the punch.
De Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laperierre connects with a single shot there.
De Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laperierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Laperierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Rossi at a distance.
Jab by De Rossi.
De Rossi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
De Rossi misses with a straight right. #CL#
De Rossi clinches.
Laperierre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Laperierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laperierre throws a body punch but De Rossi moves out of range.
De Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by De Rossi.
Laperierre scores with a head kick. De Rossi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and De Rossi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Rossi moves out of range as Laperierre strikes.
Laperierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Rossi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laperierre's hands.
De Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Laperierre throws out a counter right but De Rossi avoids it with no problem.
De Rossi misses with a right hand
and Laperierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Rossi takes one to the chin there.
Laperierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laperierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Rossi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laperierre moves out of range as De Rossi strikes.
Laperierre throws a lazy right hand but De Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Rossi sizes up Laperierre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rossi.
Laperierre wants to counter with a clinch but De Rossi pushes him away.
Laperierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laperierre throws a body punch but De Rossi moves out of range.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Laperierre moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Rossi. Laperierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laperierre lands with a cross.
A big left from Laperierre misses.
A big left from De Rossi misses.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from De Rossi misses its target.
Laperierre stalks De Rossi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Rossi's face. De Rossi staggers backwards, shaken.
Laperierre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laperierre scrambles back to his feet.
De Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Laperierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Rossi misses with an uppercut.
De Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laperierre throws out a counter right but De Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Laperierre throws a hook but De Rossi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rossi needs to keep his hands up - Laperierre had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by De Rossi.#T1#
De Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Rossi tries to clinch up but Laperierre circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Laperierre shoots in and bounces De Rossi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rossi is retaining full guard.
De Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but Laperierre is proving a slippery customer.
De Rossi is looking to sweep but instead, Laperierre has passed into half guard.
Laperierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Rossi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Laperierre manages to move to mount! #SUB2#
Laperierre looking to secure an arm triangle but De Rossi defends it well.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre wants to get back to his feet but De Rossi is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Laperierre has hold of De Rossi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Rossi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Laperierre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Laperierre wants to stand but De Rossi is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Laperierre with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
De Rossi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laperierre on the ground.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position but Laperierre isn't that keen on the idea.
Laperierre trying to control but De Rossi is having none of it.
Laperierre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T4#
De Rossi can't escape the position.
Laperierre takes De Rossi's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, De Rossi is in trouble.
Laperierre biding his time, controlling De Rossi. #SUB2#
Laperierre is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Rossi is defending well though. Laperierre let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Laperierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laperierre 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre!
A relieved looking Ian Laperierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Giuseppe De Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Such a devastating loss that should never happen in the first place, I want to apologize to my fans for putting such a misserable performance and I promise I will be back stronger as always'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2023

#R1#
David ducks right into an uppercut from De Rossi.
David tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Rossi defends well and David ends up having to push De Rossi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
David blocks a body shot from De Rossi.
De Rossi has had enough of the clinch but David keeps him there for the moment.
David throws an elbow that misses.
De Rossi cracks David with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by David. #BC2#
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David's corner calls for a 1-2. David obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Rossi misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a low kick but David moves out of range easily.
It looked like David was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Rossi.
David scores with a nice right hand.
David connects with a right hand. De Rossi shakes it off.
David gets cracked there but stands up to it.
David throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi connects with a body shot that sends David's belly button to the back.
De Rossi throws a jab when David was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from David on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
David throws a hook but De Rossi avoids it easily.
David misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
David throws a big shot that misses.
David will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from David.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Rossi looks to land a left hand but David moved out of range nicely.
De Rossi connects with a single shot there.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rossi misses with a straight right.
David misses with a body shot.
David slips under a jab.
De Rossi misses with a hook
and David counters with a left to the body.
David misses with a series of wild punches.
De Rossi throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
De Rossi takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
David looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
David takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Rossi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
David appears to be looking for a big counter.
David lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Rossi scores with a jab. David acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Rossi tries to clinch but David moves out of range.
De Rossi throws the left hand but David avoids the punch easily.
David feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Rossis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before David has time to react.
De Rossi 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.
David connects with a single shot there.
David lands a jab.
David is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Rossi.
De Rossi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Rossi throws a chopping leg kick but David manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from De Rossi misses.
De Rossi tries to clinch up
and David counters with a nice uppercut.
David connects with a crisp jab.
David staying out of range there.
De Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
David takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
De Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
David avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David punishes De Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
David dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
David swings for the body but De Rossi moves out of range.
De Rossi moves out of range as David strikes.
Decent striking displayed by David there.
David takes one to the side of the head.
De Rossi throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
David throws a looping overhand right but De Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
De Rossi blocks a jab.
De Rossi throws the left hand but David avoids the punch easily.
De Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
De Rossi scores with a jab.
David takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by David. #T4#
De Rossi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
David connects with a jab.
De Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
David looks to land a right hand but De Rossi moved out of range.
De Rossi throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from David misses the target.
David misses with a wild combination.
David scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
David slips a straight right by De Rossi.
De Rossi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and David connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Rossi scrambles back to his feet.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David moves forwards but De Rossi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
David throws out a loose jab but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from De Rossi misses.
De Rossi throws a jab when David was well out of range.
David 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Corin David will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
David staying out of range there.
David tries to counter with a takedown but De Rossi is quick to defend against it.
David throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but David circles away quickly and effectively.
De Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
David thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Rossi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
David needs to keep his hands up - De Rossi had a free shot at his head there.
De Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
David feints and as De Rossi raises his hands in defense, David changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
David connects with a couple of short punches.
De Rossi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
David won't allow De Rossi to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
David postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Rossi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of David, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Rossi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
De Rossi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
David looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but De Rossi is defending well. David quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! De Rossi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! David celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corin David!
After winning the bout, Corin David thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Giuseppe De Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Such a devastating loss that should never happen in the first place, I want to apologize to my fans for putting such a misserable performance and I promise I will be back stronger as always'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
De Rossi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Bitok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Rossi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bitok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Rossi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bitok. Bitok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bitok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bitok ducks right into an uppercut from De Rossi.
Bitok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitok takes one to the side of the head.
De Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Rossi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
De Rossi lands a body shot.
Bitok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Rossi as he avoids it easily.
Bitok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
De Rossi closes the distance and pushes Bitok back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Rossi. #BC2#
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Rossi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bitok backs up against the cage.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
De Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bitok, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from De Rossi.
De Rossi pushes Bitok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
De Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Rossi.
A hook to the body from De Rossi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.
A body shot lands from De Rossi.
Bitok is breathing heavily.
De Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from De Rossi. #BC2#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Rossi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Rossi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Rossi punishes Bitok's body with a nice straight punch.
Bitok walks into a stiff left hand from De Rossi.
Jab, jab by De Rossi - just one landing. #T3#
De Rossi scores with a body shot.
De Rossi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Rossi stuns Bitok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Rossi's corner calls for a 1-2. De Rossi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - De Rossi scores with a four punch combination!
De Rossi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Rossi connects with a body shot that sends Bitok's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bitok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for De Rossi.
De Rossi works the jab nicely.
De Rossi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bitok had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bitok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Rossi scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
De Rossi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
De Rossi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bitok back to the cage. De Rossi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Rossi cracks a nice hook into Bitok's ribs.#CL2#
De Rossi instigates a clinch. #BC2#
De Rossi breaks the clinch.
Bitok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Rossi connects with a single shot there.
Jab by De Rossi.
De Rossi punishes Bitok's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi connects with a single shot there.
De Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Rossi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Bitok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
De Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Rossi works Bitok's body with a nice hook.
De Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Bitok moves out of range easily.
Bitok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
De Rossi scores with a jab. Bitok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Rossi catches Bitok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Rossi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De Rossi lands a jab to the nose.
De Rossi lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bitok walks into a jab.
De Rossi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for De Rossi. That snapped Bitok's head back. #T1#
Bitok takes one to the side of the head.
De Rossi tests Bitok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Rossi jabs Bitok right on the nose. Bitok blinks but takes it well.
De Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bitok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bitok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bitok takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Rossi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bitok doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from De Rossi.
Nice uppercut lands for De Rossi. That snapped Bitok's head back. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for De Rossi.
Bitok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bitok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Rossi with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
De Rossi lands with a slapping head kick.
De Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bitok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Rossi lands a nice hook to Bitok's body. Bitok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bitok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by De Rossi as he connects with a hook.#T3#
De Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bitok off the cage and back into range.
De Rossi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bitok's hands.
Good shot there by De Rossi.
De Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Rossi lands a jab to Bitok's midsection.
De Rossi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Rossi lands with a straight right. Bitok didn't see that one coming.
De Rossi connects with a jab.
De Rossi catches Bitok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rossi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bitok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Nice shot by De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a body shot.
Bitok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with Bitok's head.
De Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Rossi scores with a punch to the head.
De Rossi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitok throws a push kick but De Rossi slaps the foot to one side.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bitok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Rossi punishes Bitok's body with a nice straight punch.
Bitok looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Rossi.
A jab from De Rossi finds it's way through Bitok's defenses.
De Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. De Rossi catches Bitok right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by De Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
De Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
De Rossi digs a good body shot into Bitok's ribs.
De Rossi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rossi lunges at Bitok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bitok's hand.
De Rossi moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
De Rossi jabs at Bitok's body.
Bitok ducks right into an uppercut from De Rossi. #CL2#
Bitok gets tackled into the cage by De Rossi. De Rossi maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Rossi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bitok or not.
Good body shot from De Rossi.
De Rossi prevents Bitok from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
De Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Rossi jabs at Bitok's body.
De Rossi connects with a looping right hand.
De Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Rossi scores with a kick to the body. #T2##CL2#
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Rossi lands a body shot.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Rossi sizes up Bitok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bitok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Rossi lands a body shot.
De Rossi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
De Rossi clinches up with Bitok and pushes him back against the cage.
De Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3##BC2#
De Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Rossi throws a nice head kick!
De Rossi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Rossi dips to his left and cracks Bitok with an uppercut!
De Rossi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Rossi throws a one two combo.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from De Rossi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Rossi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Rossi tests Bitok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Rossi works the jab nicely.#T4#
Bitok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Rossi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bitok on the side of the head.
De Rossi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bitok doesn't seem bothered though.
De Rossi feints a jab promting Bitok to slip. De Rossi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bitok slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bitok.
Kulata Bitok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi lands a jab.
De Rossi scores with the left hand. Bitok knows he should have avoided that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe De Rossi!
As Giuseppe De Rossi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Next time keep my name out of your mouth, for all that talk you did you should be ashamed of losing to me then to be honest. Know your place little English man'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2023

#R1#
De Rossi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salvacion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salvacion walks into a straight right hand from De Rossi.
De Rossi scores with a head kick. Salvacion tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab, jab by De Rossi - just one landing.
De Rossi connects with a crisp jab.
De Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
De Rossi lands an overhand right.
De Rossi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Rossi lands a jab to the nose.
De Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
De Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Rossi cracks Salvacion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Rossi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Good shot there by De Rossi.
De Rossi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salvacion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salvacion on the side of the head.
De Rossi scores with a body shot.
De Rossi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salvacion. Salvacion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Rossi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Salvacion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Rossi connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Rossi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salvacion avoids the head kick by De Rossi.
Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Rossi lands a glancing blow to the side of Salvacion's head.
De Rossi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Salvacion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
De Rossi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Rossi lands with a good body shot.
Salvacion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
De Rossi has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi gets through Salvacion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salvacion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from De Rossi finds it's target.
De Rossi scores with a jab.
Nice cross by De Rossi.
De Rossi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Rossi 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.#T3#
De Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Rossi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Rossi connects with a jab.
De Rossi throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from De Rossi.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Rossi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Rossi scores with a jab.
Salvacion needs to keep his hands up - De Rossi had a free shot at his head there.
De Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Salvacion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rossi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Salvacion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salvacion walks into a left hand.
De Rossi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salvacion on the side of the head.
De Rossi lands with a hook. Salvacion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salvacion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salvacion there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Rossi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Rossi lands a nice hook to Salvacion's body. Salvacion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
De Rossi scores with a jab. Salvacion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Rossi scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Salvacion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Rossi lands with a shot to the body.
De Rossi scores with a one two! Salvacion had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Rossi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
De Rossi pushes Salvacion up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from De Rossi.
De Rossi is working Salvacion over against the cage.#BC2#
De Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salvacion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salvacion's head.
De Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Rossi jabs Salvacion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salvacion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Rossi.
A jab lands there for De Rossi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
De Rossi clinches.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
De Rossi lands a left hand. #BC2#
De Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for De Rossi.
De Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Salvacion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Rossi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Salvacion avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rossi digs a right hand underneath Salvacion's ribcage. Salvacion let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salvacion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salvacion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
De Rossi closes the distance and pushes Salvacion back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for De Rossi. #BC2#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Rossi jabs Salvacion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Rossi clobbers Salvacion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donk. De Rossi catches Salvacion right on the button with a cross.#T3#
De Rossi lands a glancing blow to the side of Salvacion's head.
De Rossi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
De Rossi works Salvacion's body with a nice hook.
De Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from De Rossi.
De Rossi dips to his left and cracks Salvacion with an uppercut!
Salvacion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salvacion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Rossi scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
De Rossi instigates a clinch. #BC2#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Salvacion needs to keep his hands up - De Rossi had a free shot at his head there.
De Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salvacion momentarily. #CL2#
De Rossi instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from De Rossi. #BC2#
De Rossi breaks the clinch.
Salvacion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Rossi connects with a body shot that sends Salvacion's belly button to the back.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salvacion takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salvacion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Rossi lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - De Rossi coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Rossi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Rossi scores with a hook to the body. Salvacion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Rossi lands a jab to Salvacion's midsection.#CL2#
De Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Salvacion in a clinch. #BC2#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salvacion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by De Rossi there.
A shot to the liver by De Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salvacion doesn't seem bothered though.
Salvacion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvacion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Rossi thuds a left hand into Salvacion's body.#T1#
De Rossi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Rossi throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from De Rossi.
Salvacion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with Salvacion's head.
De Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salvacion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De Rossi scores with a three punch combo!
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Rossi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvacion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Rossi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Rossi.#T2#
De Rossi lands with a right hand.
De Rossi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
De Rossi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salvacions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Rossi lands a jab to the nose.
Salvacion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by De Rossi.
De Rossi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Rossi connects with a high kick.
De Rossi with a hook.
Nice cross by De Rossi.
De Rossi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Salvacion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salvacion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salvacion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Rossi connects with a body shot.
De Rossi lands a glancing blow to the side of Salvacion's head.
Salvacion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salvacion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Salvacion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Rossi.
De Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rossi lands with a nice combination. Salvacion backs away looking to recover.
De Rossi lands a glancing blow to the side of Salvacion's head.
Nice shot lands for De Rossi.
De Rossi scores with a nice strike.
De Rossi connects with the punch.
De Rossi lands with a good body shot.
De Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salvacion under the eye.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Rossi throws a series of strikes that have Salvacion backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Rossi's corner calls for a 1-2. De Rossi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Rossi stuns Salvacion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe De Rossi!
As Giuseppe De Rossi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Next time keep my name out of your mouth, for all that talk you did you should be ashamed of losing to me then to be honest. Know your place little English man'.

Event: SPFT #11
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
De Rossi scores with a sloppy right hand. Joon should have avoided that one.
De Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Joon moves out of range easily. #TD#
Joon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Rossi to the ground. Joon is now in De Rossi's guard.#SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joon won't allow De Rossi to sweep him here.
De Rossi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Rossi seems keen to control Joon's posture.#SUB#
Joon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Rossi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joon, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Joon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! De Rossi has his hands clasped together but Joon extends and breaks De Rossi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Joon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mae Joon!
Our winner, Mae Joon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Giuseppe De Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Such a devastating loss that should never happen in the first place, I want to apologize to my fans for putting such a misserable performance and I promise I will be back stronger as always'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2023

#R1#
Salvacion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salvacion 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.
Salvacion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by De Rossi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Rossi.
De Rossi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salvacion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Rossi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Rossi lands an overhand right.
De Rossi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Rossi. Salvacion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rossi scores with a jab. Salvacion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Salvacion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salvacion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salvacion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
De Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from De Rossi.
De Rossi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salvacion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salvacion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Rossi.
De Rossi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Rossi lands a nice shot that snaps Salvacion's head back.
De Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rossi punishes Salvacion's body with a nice straight punch.
De Rossi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salvacion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salvacion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Rossi's corner calls for a 1-2. De Rossi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salvacion under the eye.
De Rossi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salvacion feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Rossi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Salvacion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Rossi lands with an overhand left.
De Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
De Rossi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Salvacion is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Rossi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Rossi lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
De Rossi with a jab.
De Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
Salvacion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from De Rossi.
De Rossi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Rossi jabs Salvacion right on the nose. Salvacion blinks but takes it well.
De Rossi lands with a good body shot.
De Rossi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by De Rossi - just one landing.
De Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
De Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Rossi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salvacion back to the cage. De Rossi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Rossi tests Salvacion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Rossi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salvacion doesn't seem bothered though.
De Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Salvacion off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheers as De Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salvacion doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Rossi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from De Rossi finds it's target.
Salvacion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Rossi throws a one two combo.
Good standup being displayed there by De Rossi as he connects with a hook.
De Rossi tests Salvacion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salvacion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
De Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvacion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
De Rossi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Salvacion if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from De Rossi.
De Rossi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
De Rossi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salvacion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salvacion scrambles back to his feet.
De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
De Rossi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salvacion counters with a three punch combo that has De Rossi backing up. De Rossi nods at Salvacion to acknowledge the strikes.
Salvacion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salvacion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Salvacion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with Salvacion's head.
De Rossi punishes Salvacion's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
De Rossi throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by De Rossi there.
De Rossi jabs Salvacion right on the nose. Salvacion blinks but takes it well.
Salvacion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
De Rossi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for De Rossi.
De Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Salvacion off the cage and back into range.
Salvacion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salvacion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Rossi jabs at Salvacion's body.
De Rossi cracks Salvacion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Salvacion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy left from De Rossi finds it's target.#T3#
De Rossi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvacion in his tracks.
De Rossi digs a good hook to Salvacion's body.
De Rossi cracks Salvacion with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from De Rossi finds it's way through Salvacion's defenses.
De Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Rossi lands with a hook. Salvacion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - De Rossi coming out on top.
De Rossi throws out a powerful jab.
De Rossi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salvacion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvacion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by De Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
Salvacion takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De Rossi jabs at Salvacion's body.
De Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Rossi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salvacion back to the cage. De Rossi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Rossi scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Salvacion off the cage and back into range.
De Rossi lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from De Rossi finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
De Rossi misses with a two punch combination.
Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
De Rossi scores with a nice strike.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Rossi.
De Rossi tests Salvacion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for De Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi with a nice cross.
De Rossi with a jab.
Crunch! De Rossi slams his shin into Salvacion's torso.#T1#
Salvacion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from De Rossi finds it's way through Salvacion's defenses.
Salvacion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salvacion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Rossi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Rossi scores with a nice strike.
De Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
De Rossi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rossi lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
De Rossi works Salvacion's body with a nice hook.
De Rossi works the jab nicely.#CL2#
De Rossi rushes Salvacion and presses him up against the cage.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Rossi lands a left hand.
De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
De Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Rossi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Rossi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salvacion. Salvacion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Jab from De Rossi.
De Rossi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
Salvacion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Rossi jabs at Salvacion's body.
Nice body punch from De Rossi.
Nice body punch from De Rossi.
De Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salvacion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from De Rossi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rossi lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Salvacion takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
De Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salvacion, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Rossi.
Salvacion wants a takedown but no success here.
De Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salvacion.
De Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvacion backwards.
De Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from De Rossi - that landed with a thud.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe De Rossi!
Giuseppe De Rossi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Next time keep my name out of your mouth, for all that talk you did you should be ashamed of losing to me then to be honest. Know your place little English man'.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Averyanov
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
De Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Sekera clinches up with De Rossi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Sekera has De Rossi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sekera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending De Rossi tumbling to the mat - Sekera dives into De Rossi's guard.
Sekera pushing down on De Rossi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Sekera seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekera is trying to control. De Rossi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sekera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sekera. #SUB2#
Sekera wants to work for an arm triangle but De Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Sekera is thwarting De Rossi's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Sekera maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! De Rossi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sekera has cracked it and De Rossi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sekera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Sekera!
Pavel Sekera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Giuseppe De Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Such a devastating loss that should never happen in the first place, I want to apologize to my fans for putting such a misserable performance and I promise I will be back stronger as always'.

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Kentas
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Meine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Rossi misses with a left hand #CL#
and Meine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meine.
Meine lands a body punch.
Meine presses De Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meine lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Meine controls the action.
De Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Meine controls the action.
De Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Meine controls his hands.
De Rossi tries to work over Meine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Meine controls his hands.
Meine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Rossi backwards.
De Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
De Rossi tries a body shot but Meine blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Meine.
De Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Meine controls his hands. #TD#
Meine has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Rossi uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Meine working for a triangle but De Rossi defends it easily.
Meine seems keen to control De Rossi's posture.#T1#
De Rossi wanted to stand there but Meine had control of the position. #SUB#
De Rossi content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Meine has locked up a guillotine! Meine's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? De Rossi is holding on here and Meine must be using up a lot of energy. De Rossi has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Meine gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rudolf Meine!
The defeated Giuseppe De Rossi had this to say: 'Such a devastating loss that should never happen in the first place, I want to apologize to my fans for putting such a misserable performance and I promise I will be back stronger as always'.

Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Dennison
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
A jab lands there for Aengus.
De Rossi misses with a straight right.
We've been told by De Rossi's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Rossi throws a jab when Aengus was well out of range.
Aengus with a nice cross.
De Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
A telegraphed right hand from De Rossi misses the target.
De Rossi tries to clinch up but Aengus circles away and keeps his distance.
Aengus scores with the left hand. De Rossi knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from De Rossi.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Aengus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aengus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aengus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aengus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Aengus darts in and clinches De Rossi up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Rossi misses with a body punch.
De Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Rossi misses with some punches. #T1#
De Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Aengus manages to break the clinch.
Aengus misses with a leg kick.
De Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Aengus moves away and avoids it.
De Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Aengus counter with a right hand.
De Rossi throws a lazy body kick
and De Rossi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Rossi is looking to clinch.
De Rossi looks to land a left hand but Aengus moved out of range nicely.
Aengus throws an overhand right that lands on De Rossi's shoulder, as De Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
De Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Aengus rushes De Rossi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from De Rossi fails to land.
Aengus prevents a body shot from De Rossi. #T2#
De Rossi tries to work over Aengus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Aengus manages to break the clinch.
De Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Aengus.
De Rossi misses the body punch
letting Aengus counter with a right hand.
De Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aengus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rossi lands with a shot to the body.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Aengus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aengus.
Aengus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Aengus's shoulder, as Aengus tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Aengus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aengus takes one on the button.
Aengus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aengus moves away.
De Rossi wants to clinch but Aengus slips to the side
enabling Aengus to counter with a crisp jab.
De Rossi throws a right hand that Aengus ducks under and follows up with a left that Aengus also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by De Rossi as he connects with a hook.
De Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aengus scores with a nice right hand. #T3##CL#
De Rossi pushes Aengus up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Aengus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aengus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe Rossi.
Some wild striking there from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Aengus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aengus 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.
De Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
A punch lands to the side of De Rossi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aengus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Rossi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
De Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
De Rossi needs to keep his hands up - Aengus had a free shot at his head there.
De Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aengus lands a glancing blow to the side of De Rossi's head.
De Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Aengus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aengus connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
De Rossi moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
Aengus throws a hook but De Rossi blocks it.#T4#
De Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aengus slips a jab from De Rossi.
Aengus avoids the body shot from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Aengus counters with a stiff right hand.
De Rossi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Rossi throws a body punch but Aengus moves out of range.
Aengus avoids the body shot from De Rossi.
Aengus throws a big shot that misses.
De Rossi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
De Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Aengus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
Aengus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aengus throws out the jab.
Aengus swats away the attempt to clinch by De Rossi.
It seemed like Aengus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aengus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caelan Aengus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Aengus misses the jab.
De Rossi moves away from the strike by Aengus.
De Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Aengus circles away.
Aengus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Rossi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aengus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caelan Aengus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Aengus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from De Rossi misses.
De Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
De Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Aengus is just out of range.
Aengus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aengus keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
De Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Aengus moves away
and Aengus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from De Rossi misses.
Aengus throws a hook to the side of De Rossi's head but De Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Rossi misses with a hook to the body
and Aengus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aengus misses the jab.
Nice shot by De Rossi.
De Rossi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Rossi there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Rossi moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
De Rossi throws out a loose jab but Aengus uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aengus.
Aengus walks into a jab.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Aengus moves away
and Aengus counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aengus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aengus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aengus scores with a jab. De Rossi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
De Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aengus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Rossi is looking to clinch.
De Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aengus throws a big shot that misses.
De Rossi swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Aengus counter with a right hand.
De Rossi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aengus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Rossis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Rossi misses with an uppercut. Aengus saw that one coming.
Aengus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Rossi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aengus loads up on a big right hand but De Rossi slips the punch.
Aengus cracks De Rossi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aengus cracks De Rossi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a hook to the side of Aengus's head but Aengus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
De Rossi misses with a looping right.
De Rossi tries to clinch there but Aengus circles away.
Aengus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Aengus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Aengus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aengus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aengus throws out a loose jab but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aengus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Rossi.
De Rossi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aengus.
De Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Aengus is just out of range.
Aengus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aengus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aengus's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Rossi under the eye.
De Rossi throws the left hand but Aengus avoids the punch easily.
Aengus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Aengus finds it's target.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but De Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rossi misses with an uppercut. #T4#
De Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Aengus misses.
Aengus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Rossi moves to clinch but Aengus breaks away
and Aengus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from De Rossi. Those never looked like landing.
Aengus ducks under a wild hook from De Rossi.
Aengus throws the left hand but De Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Aengus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aengus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Rossi.
De Rossi darts in trying to clinch
and De Rossi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aengus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Rossi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aengus finds it's way round the side to connect with De Rossi's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aengus cracks De Rossi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caelan Aengus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
De Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Rossi misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from De Rossi misses.
It seemed like Aengus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Rossi throws the left hand but Aengus avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Aengus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aengus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aengus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aengus slips under a jab.
Aengus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Rossi moves away from the strike by Aengus.
De Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aengus.
De Rossi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aengus misses with an uppercut. De Rossi saw that one coming.
A jab from De Rossi misses.
De Rossi lands a jab to the head.
De Rossi throws a push kick but Aengus slaps the foot to one side.
De Rossi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Aengus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
Aengus scores with a jab to the head.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
It looked like De Rossi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aengus.
De Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aengus under the eye.
De Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aengus! But no joy.
Aengus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Rossi takes one to the chin there.
Aengus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Rossi.
De Rossi swings for the body but Aengus moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Aengus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aengus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aengus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aengus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aengus was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rossi.
Aengus unleashes a big counter combination but De Rossi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aengus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aengus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Aengus moves out of range.
De Rossi misses with a hook to the body
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Aengus misses its intended target.
De Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Aengus misses with a two punch combination.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aengus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Aengus misses.
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. De Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Aengus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Aengus is having none of it.
De Rossi wants to clinch up but Aengus keeps it at a distance.
De Rossi scores with a hook.
De Rossi wants to clinch but Aengus slips to the side
enabling Aengus to counter with a crisp jab.
De Rossi looks to land a right hand but Aengus moved out of range.
It seemed like Aengus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
De Rossi closes the distance but Aengus moves to the side
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aengus throws out a loose jab but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
Aengus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Rossi defending well as Aengus loads up on a big left hand.
Aengus throws a right hand that De Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that De Rossi also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Rossi. Aengus does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Aengus misses its intended target.
De Rossi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aengus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aengus circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Aengus counter with a right hand.
De Rossi slips a jab from Aengus.
Caelan Aengus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL#
De Rossi has managed to clinch.
De Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Aengus. #BC2#
Aengus breaks from the clinch.
De Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aengus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
De Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Aengus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aengus scores with a sloppy right hand. De Rossi should have avoided that one.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Aengus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
De Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aengus was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rossi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caelan Aengus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aengus 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caelan Aengus!
Caelan Aengus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Giuseppe De Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Such a devastating loss that should never happen in the first place, I want to apologize to my fans for putting such a misserable performance and I promise I will be back stronger as always'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2023

#R1#
De Rossi swings for the body but Gallahad moves out of range.
Gallahad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. De Rossi catches Gallahad right on the button with a cross.
Gallahad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Rossi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
De Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gallahad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Rossi.
Gallahad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gallahad goes for a double leg but De Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Rossi continues to drive forward.
De Rossi connects with a body shot.
Gallahad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Rossi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Rossi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gallahad.
De Rossi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rossi digs a good hook to Gallahad's body. #CL#
Gallahad gets tackled into the cage by De Rossi. De Rossi maintains the clinch.
De Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Good body shot from De Rossi.
Gallahad prevents a body shot from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
De Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gallahad looking for a takedown.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
Gallahad has a couple of punches blocked by De Rossi.
Gallahad wants to take the fight to the mat but De Rossi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gallahad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallahad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gallahad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallahad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Rossi after a bit of a struggle.
De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gallahad tries to score a body lock takedown but De Rossi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Rossi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gallahad.
Gallahad looks winded!
Still in the clinch, De Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi is working Gallahad over against the cage.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gallahad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Rossi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gallahad tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gallahad has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Rossi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gallahad tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gallahad wants to clinch up but De Rossi keeps it at a distance.
De Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from De Rossi.
Gallahad fails to land the takedown.#CL#
De Rossi has managed to clinch. #T3#
De Rossi lands a body punch.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for De Rossi.
De Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallahad is trying to drag De Rossi to the mat but De Rossi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.
Gallahad prevents a body shot from De Rossi.
Gallahad looking for a takedown.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
De Rossi works on Gallahad's body with a couple of short punches.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallahad tries to score a body lock takedown but De Rossi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
Good body shot from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards. #T4#
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gallahad tries for a takedown but De Rossi manages to get underhooks.
De Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Rossi digs a right hand underneath Gallahad's ribcage. Gallahad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.
A short right from De Rossi on the inside.
A hook to the body from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Rossi lands an uppercut.
A short left from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from De Rossi on the inside.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Rossi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Rossi cracks Gallahad with a nice body shot.
De Rossi cracks Gallahad with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from De Rossi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
De Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gallahad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Giuseppe De Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
De Rossi dips to his left and cracks Gallahad with an uppercut!#CL#
De Rossi forces Gallahad back against the cage and clinches.
De Rossi pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown.
Gallahad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallahad can do to turn this around?
De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Rossi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
De Rossi digs a right hand into Gallahad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gallahad's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gallahad.
Gallahad is breathing heavily.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gallahad tries for a takedown but De Rossi manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Rossi works on Gallahad's body with a couple of short punches.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Rossi digs a right hand underneath Gallahad's ribcage. Gallahad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Rossi is leaning against Gallahad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head.
De Rossi lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
De Rossi lands a body punch.
De Rossi lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Rossi.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
De Rossi lands a right hand.
De Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from De Rossi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Rossi.
Still in the clinch, De Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.#ROC#Gallahad is rocked!
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gallahad is still on wobbly legs! Can De Rossi finish him?
Gallahad is trying to drag De Rossi to the mat but De Rossi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gallahad seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from De Rossi.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for De Rossi. #T3#
De Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
De Rossi lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Rossi lands a body shot.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
De Rossi presses Gallahad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Rossi digs a right hand underneath Gallahad's ribcage. Gallahad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head.
De Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
De Rossi works on Gallahad's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from De Rossi.
De Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Rossi lands with a left to the head.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gallahad.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Gallahad is working for takedown but De Rossi is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Rossi digs a right hand underneath Gallahad's ribcage. Gallahad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Gallahad drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Rossi pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gallahad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
Gallahad fails with the takedown.
De Rossi lands the left hand.
Gallahad shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi shows good takedown defense.
De Rossi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gallahad will feel that in the morning.#CL#
De Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Gallahad in a clinch.
De Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Rossi presses Gallahad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Rossi stops a takedown attempt from Gallahad.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
Gallahad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.#T1#
De Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gallahad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Rossi after a bit of a struggle.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, De Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Rossi gets through Gallahad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from De Rossi on the inside.
De Rossi is working Gallahad over against the cage.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from De Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi lands a body punch.
De Rossi lands a body shot.
De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from De Rossi.
A body shot lands from De Rossi.
Good body shot from De Rossi.
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
A shot in the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for De Rossi.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Gallahad's head.
Gallahad wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Rossi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gallahad to his knees! De Rossi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe De Rossi!
As Giuseppe De Rossi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Next time keep my name out of your mouth, for all that talk you did you should be ashamed of losing to me then to be honest. Know your place little English man'.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R7
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Arnason throws out a loose jab but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnason throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Arnason.
Arnason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Rossi tries to clinch there but Arnason circles away.
A slow jab from Arnason misses its intended target.
De Rossi moves forwards but Arnason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Arnason moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from De Rossi.
De Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
De Rossi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arnason in his tracks.
Arnason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
De Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnason lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've been told by Arnason's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arnason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Rossi misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Arnason throws the left hand but De Rossi avoids the punch easily.
De Rossi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Rossi throws a wild body kick that Arnason sees coming a mile off.
De Rossi blocks a head kick by Arnason.
Arnason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnason is looking to counter punch.
Arnason is looking to land body kicks.
Arnason throws a one two combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arnason!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Rossi, as that shot connected.
Arnason cracks De Rossi with an open hand slap.
Arnason misses with a hook.
Arnason misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Arnason.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Arnason.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but De Rossi moved out of range.
De Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Rossi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Rossi connects with a crisp jab.
Arnason moves out of range of the body kick from De Rossi.
It looked like Arnason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Arnason throws a head kick that misses.
De Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arnason with a body shot.
De Rossi jabs Arnason right on the nose. Arnason blinks but takes it well.
Arnason throws an overhand right that lands on De Rossi's shoulder, as De Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
De Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Rossi dodges the punch combination from Arnason.
Arnason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Arnason throws a looping overhand right but De Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
De Rossi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and De Rossi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
De Rossi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arnason loads up on a big right hand but De Rossi slips the punch.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but De Rossi is just out of range.
De Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
De Rossi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnason is just out of range.
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
De Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Rossi takes a swing at Arnason's ribcage but misses.
Arnason displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnason keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeremy Arnason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arnason misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Rossi looks to land a right hand but Arnason moved out of range.
Arnason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Rossi misses with a double jab.
De Rossi lands a two punch combo.
De Rossi throws out a loose jab but Arnason uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnason lands with a straight right. De Rossi didn't see that one coming.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arnason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Arnason is having none of it.
Arnason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Rossi throws a hook but Arnason avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Arnason misses. #T4#
De Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arnason moves away from the strike by De Rossi.
Arnason throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnason. De Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Rossi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arnason. That's going to slow De Rossi down.
Arnason connects with a leg kick.
Arnason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Rossi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arnason.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Arnason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arnason scores with a sloppy right hand. De Rossi should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
De Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
De Rossi wants to clinch up but Arnason keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Arnason dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Arnason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Rossi slips under a jab from Arnason.
Arnason jabs De Rossi right on the nose. De Rossi blinks but takes it well.
De Rossi tries to clinch up but Arnason circles away and keeps his distance.
De Rossi throws a body punch but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason swats away the attempt to clinch by De Rossi.
De Rossi wants to clinch.
De Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnason.
De Rossi throws a hook but Arnason blocks it.
Arnason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like De Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arnason scores with a hook.
De Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnason lands a head kick. De Rossi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arnason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arnason looks to land a left hand but De Rossi moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Arnason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
Arnason throws a series of punches but De Rossi avoids them all with ease.
De Rossi throws a nice looking combination but Arnason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arnason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Rossi moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
De Rossi lands a head shot.
Jeremy Arnason is winning the standup battle so far.
Arnason lands with a nice combination. De Rossi backs away looking to recover.
Arnason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arnason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arnason connects with a body shot.
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from De Rossi.
De Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arnason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Rossi can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnason walks into a left hand.
De Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Rossi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Rossi scores with a three punch combo!
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Rossi checks a leg kick.
Arnason avoids the body shot from De Rossi.
Arnason misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Arnason there.
Arnason sizes up De Rossi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arnason.
Arnason blocking some punches. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arnason breaks from the clinch.
A big left from De Rossi misses.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but De Rossi is just out of range.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Arnason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arnason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnason was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rossi.
De Rossi with a jab.
De Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice cross by De Rossi.#T3#
Arnason keeps De Rossi at a distance using the push kick.
De Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arnason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Arnason is having none of it.
Arnason throws a right and a left that De Rossi avoids nicely.
De Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
De Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnason was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rossi.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arnason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Rossi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Rossi throws a head kick but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason cracks De Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Rossi misses the shot to the body.
De Rossi lands a jab to Arnason's midsection.
De Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
Arnason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Rossi.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arnason misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnason moves away.
A big left from Arnason misses.
De Rossi slips a jab from Arnason.
Arnason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Arnason.
Arnason sizes up De Rossi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Rossi looks to land a right hand but Arnason moved out of range.
Arnason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Rossi has time to react.
De Rossi is looking to clinch.
Arnason connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Arnason. That snapped De Rossi's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnason throws a wild body kick that De Rossi sees coming a mile off.
De Rossi looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range.
Arnason throws a leg kick but De Rossi moved away.
A nice side step and De Rossi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Arnason dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
De Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnason is just out of range.
Arnason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Rossi.
Arnason loads up on a big right hand but De Rossi slips the punch.
Arnason lands a jab.
Arnason misses with an uppercut. De Rossi saw that one coming.
Arnason moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Arnason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Rossi.
Arnason misses with a wild body shot.
De Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Rossi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason clobbers De Rossi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arnason throws a body shot but no joy.
De Rossi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arnason throws a poor cross that misses
and De Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arnason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A solid body kick from Arnason.
Arnason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnason misses with a looping left.
Arnason throws a jab but it's blocked by De Rossi.
Arnason cracks De Rossi with a good jab.
Arnason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnason moves out of range as De Rossi strikes.
No joy there for Arnason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Rossi moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
De Rossi lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from De Rossi misses.
Arnason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but De Rossi moved out of range.
De Rossi throws out a powerful jab.
Arnason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi tries to clinch there but Arnason circles away.
De Rossi is looking to clinch but Arnason is avoiding it.
De Rossi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arnason checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Arnason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arnason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Rossi throws a hook but Arnason avoids it easily.
Arnason lands a lovely overhand right.
De Rossi misses with a straight left.
A cross from De Rossi lands.
De Rossi lands with a good body shot.
De Rossi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Arnason counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
De Rossi rushes Arnason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arnason lands an uppercut.
Arnason scores with a shot to the side of De Rossi's head.
Arnason tries a knee to the head but De Rossi blocks it.
De Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3##BC#
Arnason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Rossi tries to clinch there but Arnason circles away.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Rossi throws a jab when Arnason was well out of range.
De Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arnason has time to react.
De Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Arnason slips the punch.
De Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnason was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rossi.
Arnason lands a really nice looking cross but De Rossi seems unphased.
De Rossi throws a body punch but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Arnason takes a swing at De Rossi's ribcage but misses.
De Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnason misses the target.
Arnason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arnason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Rossi misses with a looping right.
Arnason attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Rossi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Arnason circles away. #T4#
De Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnason.
De Rossi misses with a hook. Arnason ducked under it nicely.
De Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arnason.
Arnason jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arnason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arnason scores with a punch to the head.
De Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
De Rossi has managed to clinch.
Arnason manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnason lands a body punch.
Arnason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arnason gets through De Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Arnason!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Arnason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Giuseppe De Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Such a devastating loss that should never happen in the first place, I want to apologize to my fans for putting such a misserable performance and I promise I will be back stronger as always'.

Event: CTMMA 24: Out With A Bang
Date: Oct 20, 2022

#R1##CL2#
De Rossi clinches up against the cage.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fujinuma wants to take the fight to the mat but De Rossi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards.
De Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
Fujinuma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Rossi.
De Rossi is leaning against Fujinuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
De Rossi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hajimaro Fujinuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Rossi.
Fujinuma is breathing heavily.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fujinuma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fujinuma takes a shot to the head.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujinumas head.
De Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujinumas head.
De Rossi lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards.
Fujinuma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Rossi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fujinuma is trying to drag De Rossi to the mat but De Rossi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fujinuma is trying to drag De Rossi to the mat but De Rossi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Rossi lands a shot to the body.
De Rossi digs a right hand into Fujinuma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fujinuma's gas tank.
A hook to the body from De Rossi.
A short right from De Rossi on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Rossi.
Fujinuma can't get the takedown.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujinumas head.
De Rossi lands a body punch.
De Rossi gets through Fujinuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi works on Fujinuma's body with a couple of short punches.
Fujinuma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Rossi is defending well.
De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards.
De Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Rossi works on Fujinuma's body with a couple of short punches.
De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujinumas head.
De Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Rossi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.
De Rossi pushes Fujinuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujinuma is trying to break the clinch but De Rossi is controlling him.
De Rossi lands a shot to the body.
Fujinuma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Rossi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fujinuma tries to score a body lock takedown but De Rossi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
De Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards. #ROC2#Fujinuma is rocked!
Still in the clinch, De Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Fujinuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
De Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.
Fujinuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fujinuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Rossi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fujinuma misses with a takedown attempt
and De Rossi counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
Fujinuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
De Rossi lands an uppercut.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujinumas head.
We've been informed that De Rossi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rossi gets through Fujinuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fujinuma takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards.
De Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards.
De Rossi presses Fujinuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Fujinuma's head.
De Rossi lands an uppercut.
De Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Rossi throws a big uppercut that drops Fujinuma! More strikes from De Rossi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fujinuma lies dazed against the cage as De Rossi celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe De Rossi!
Post fight, Giuseppe De Rossi stared into the camera and said 'Next time keep my name out of your mouth, for all that talk you did you should be ashamed of losing to me then to be honest. Know your place little English man'.

Event: CTMMA 23: Kasai Vs Johnston 2
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Holey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Rossi but De Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Rossi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
De Rossi is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Holey closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holey shoots in and drives through. De Rossi sprawls well.
Holey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holey shoots in and drives through. De Rossi sprawls well.
Holey tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey misses with a series of wild punches.
Holey shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Holey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
De Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Rossi misses with a body punch. #T1#
De Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Rossi lands a left hand.
De Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
De Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
De Rossi gets through Holey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holey is trying to break free.
De Rossi gets through Holey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holeys head.
A right handed body shot lands from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rossi pushes Holey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holey tries a knee to the head but De Rossi blocks it.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Holey is rocked!
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Holey tries to stall but De Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holey seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but De Rossi is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
De Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Holey's head.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holey tries to pull guard but De Rossi won't allow it.
Holey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Rossi is keeping busy.
Holey is breathing heavily.
Holey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Holey controls the action.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Holey backwards.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holeys head.
De Rossi digs a right hand into Holey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holey's gas tank.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi presses Holey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Holey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from De Rossi - that landed with a thud.
Holey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Holey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Holey seems to have got his legs back now.
De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holey backwards.
De Rossi lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from De Rossi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
De Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Rossi.
A short left from De Rossi.
De Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Holey with a big uppercut! Holey tries to clinch up but De Rossi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Holey to the mat! Holey covers up and De Rossi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giuseppe De Rossi!
As Giuseppe De Rossi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Next time keep my name out of your mouth, for all that talk you did you should be ashamed of losing to me then to be honest. Know your place little English man'.

Event: CTMMA 22: Kasai Vs Harvey 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Johnston misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Johnston.
De Rossi walks into a stiff left hand from Johnston.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.
We've been told by De Rossi's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnston.
Johnston cracks De Rossi with an open hand slap.
Uestus Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rossi scores with a jab. Johnston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
De Rossi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Rossi swinging wildly here.
De Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Rossi throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Rossi.
Johnston avoids the body shot from De Rossi.
Johnston throws out a counter right but De Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Johnston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Rossi.
De Rossi swings widly with a right hand
and Johnston counters with a three punch combo that has De Rossi backing up. De Rossi nods at Johnston to acknowledge the strikes.
De Rossi moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.#T1#
Johnston lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Johnston misses.
De Rossi swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range. #CL#
De Rossi clinches up against the cage.
Johnston working hard to break the clinch.
Johnston takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Johnston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnston prevents a body shot from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a shot to the body.
De Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnston's efforts to push away.
De Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Johnston.
De Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Johnston tries to circle away but De Rossi has him pinned against the cage.
Johnston can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, De Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Rossi misses with a punch to the body. #T2##BC2#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnston scores with a punch to the head.
Johnston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
De Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnston was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rossi.#CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch but De Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
De Rossi working aggressively here. #BC2#
Johnston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnston lands a really nice looking cross but De Rossi seems unphased.
De Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Johnston to counter with a crisp jab.
De Rossi looks to throw the jab but Johnston is out of range.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Johnston coming out on top.#T3#
Johnston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Rossi.
Johnston scores with a hook to the body. De Rossi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnston misses with a straight right.
De Rossi is looking to wear down Johnston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnston misses with a looping right.
Johnston scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnston thuds a left hand into De Rossi's body.
Johnston moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnston.
Johnston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnston throws out a loose jab but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnston throws a combination. De Rossi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - De Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnston looks to land a combination. De Rossi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
De Rossi tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnston loads up on a big right hand but De Rossi slips the punch.
Johnston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Rossi's head backwards.#T4#
Johnston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Rossi wants to clinch up but Johnston keeps it at a distance.
Johnston lands a nice shot that snaps De Rossi's head back.
De Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it.
De Rossi cracks Johnston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Rossi takes one to the chin there.
Johnston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Rossi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
De Rossi walks into a jab.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
De Rossi defending well as Johnston loads up on a big left hand.
De Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Johnston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnston cracks De Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Rossi tries to clinch up.
Johnston is working the combinations to good effect here.
De Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Rossi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnston lands with a shot to the body.
De Rossi tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uestus Johnston dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnston's head.
De Rossi wants to clinch.
De Rossi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
De Rossi avoids the body shot from Johnston.
De Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
De Rossi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
Johnston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston looks to throw the jab but De Rossi is out of range.
De Rossi is looking for a counter combo.
De Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
Johnston digs a good hook to De Rossi's body. #T1#
The fighters circling - De Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Rossi manages to avoid it.
Johnston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Rossi tries to clinch up.
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnston connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Johnston.
Johnston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnston lands a right hook to the body.
De Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnston counters with a one-two to the body.
De Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Rossi at a distance.
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnston as he connects with a hook.
Johnston throws a nice looking combination but De Rossi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uestus Johnston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Rossi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnston backs up against the cage. #T2#
A jab from De Rossi misses.
A little jabbing left from Johnston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Rossi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnston clobbers De Rossi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnston catches De Rossi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
De Rossi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnston uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi tries to work over Johnston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Rossi missing with a left hand there. Johnston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Rossi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Johnston misses.
De Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnston misses with a left hand
letting De Rossi counter with a right hand. #T3#
Johnston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Rossi throws out the jab.
De Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Johnston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Rossi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnston works De Rossi's body with a nice hook.
De Rossi is looking to clinch but Johnston is avoiding it. #CL#
De Rossi drives through and clinches with Johnston against the cage.
De Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Johnston controls the action. #BC2#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Rossi is looking to clinch but Johnston is avoiding it.
Johnston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnston cracks De Rossi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from De Rossi misses.
De Rossi tries to clinch up.
De Rossi misses with a jab to the body
and Johnston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Rossi moves forwards but Johnston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnston lands with an overhand left.
Johnston lunges at De Rossi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Rossi's hand. #T4#
Johnston lunges at De Rossi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Rossi's hand.
Johnston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Rossi.
De Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnston counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnston sizes up De Rossi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Rossi wants to clinch up but Johnston keeps it at a distance.
De Rossi thuds his right hand into Johnston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
De Rossi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston lands a glancing blow to the side of De Rossi's head.
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Rossi throws a right and a left that Johnston avoids nicely.
Johnston scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnston as he connects with a hook.
Johnston lands with a hook. De Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uestus Johnston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Rossi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston staying out of range there.
De Rossi takes one on the button.#CL#
De Rossi clinches. #BC2#
Johnston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Rossi has time to react.
De Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnston slips under a jab.
Johnston lunges at De Rossi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Rossi's hand.
De Rossi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Rossi.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Johnston finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Johnston takes a swing at De Rossi's ribcage but misses.
De Rossi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnston scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Johnston.
Johnston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from De Rossi.
Johnston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Johnston misses.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Johnston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnston tests De Rossi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnston 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.
De Rossi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston lands a jab to De Rossi's midsection.
De Rossi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnston cracks De Rossi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Johnston - just one landing.
Johnston punishes De Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Johnston's shoulder, as Johnston tries to avoid the shot.
Johnston misses with a hook.
De Rossi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnston.
De Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnston moves away.
De Rossi tries to clinch
and Johnston counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnston.
De Rossi looks to land a left hand but Johnston moved out of range nicely.
De Rossi is looking to clinch.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston throws out a counter right but De Rossi avoids it with no problem.
De Rossi moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.#T3#
De Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
Nice shot lands for Johnston.
De Rossi misses the shot to the body.
De Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnston scores with a hook.
Johnston slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Johnston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
De Rossi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Rossi with a hook.
Johnston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Rossi throws a combination that misses
and Johnston counters with a straight right hand.
De Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rossi takes one on the button.
De Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Johnston. #T4#
De Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnston off the cage and back into range.
De Rossi misses with a body punch
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Rossi missing with a left hand there. Johnston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Johnston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Rossis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#De Rossi is rocked!
Johnston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Rossi's hands.
Oh De Rossi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnston connects with a combination that backs up De Rossi into the cage. Johnston lands a flurry of punches that gets past De Rossi's guard. De Rossi is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Johnston bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uestus Johnston!
Uestus Johnston decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Giuseppe De Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Such a devastating loss that should never happen in the first place, I want to apologize to my fans for putting such a misserable performance and I promise I will be back stronger as always'.

Event: CTMMA 21: Kasai Vs Bresnar 2
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Rossi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
De Rossi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
De Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Rossi lands with a right hand.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Rossi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Rossi fakes the body blow, causing Jones to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jones goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe De Rossi!
Giuseppe De Rossi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I will give you that attention you were seeking and your 5 minutes of fame, get ready and see you in a month Johnston'.
Green Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost because it's the new trendy thing to do.'.

Event: Slavic FL33 Jackson-Greydorian
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Theodorakis.
Theodorakis is trying to break free.
De Rossi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Rossi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Theodorakis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Rossi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Rossi lands an elbow inside that Theodorakis shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Theodoros Theodorakis has been cut.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Theodorakis blocks it.
Theodorakis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Theodorakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Theodorakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi has Theodorakis pressed against the cage, preventing Theodorakis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Theodorakis misses with the head strike.
Theodorakis throws a punch but it's blocked by De Rossi. #BC2#
Theodorakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
De Rossi instigates a clinch.
De Rossi lands a nice elbow. #T1#
De Rossi landing knees to the body.
De Rossi with a knee to the head.
De Rossi gets through Theodorakis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi avoiding damage.
De Rossi blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Theodorakis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed De Rossi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

De Rossi is trying to shake Theodorakis off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Theodorakis won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rossi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Theodorakis with a poor takedown
and Theodorakis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodoros Theodorakis.
Theodorakis shoots in but no luck this time.
De Rossi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Theodorakis misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and De Rossi counters with a shoot takedown. Theodorakis fights it but they end up in guard.
Theodorakis looks winded!
De Rossi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Theodorakis's guard.#T2#
De Rossi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Theodorakis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
De Rossi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Theodorakis wants to stand up but De Rossi is controlling him.
De Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
De Rossi tries to stand but Theodorakis is controlling from the bottom.
Theodorakis pulls De Rossi in close to his closed guard and prevents De Rossi from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Theodoros Theodorakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodorakis doesn't manage to clinch there - De Rossi circles away.
De Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but Theodorakis breaks away and moves out of range.
De Rossi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Theodorakis shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Theodorakis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Rossi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Theodorakis sprawls and moves away.
Theodorakis misses with a takedown attempt - De Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Rossi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Theodorakis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Rossi's waist but De Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Theodorakis off to one side. #CL#
De Rossi has Theodorakis up against the cage in a clinch.
De Rossi blocking some punches.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Theodorakis tries to stall but De Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Theodorakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Rossi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Rossi lands a good knee to the midsection. Theodorakis won't want to take too many of those.
De Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theodorakis backwards.
Theodorakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Rossi blocks a body shot from Theodorakis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodoros Theodorakis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Theodorakis tries to clinch there but De Rossi circles away.
Theodorakis fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
De Rossi clinches.
Theodorakis misses with the head strike.
Theodorakis lands a nice uppercut.
De Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Theodorakis gets through De Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Theodorakis in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Theodorakis.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Theodorakis working aggressively here.
De Rossi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Rossi just leaning against Theodorakis, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Rossi.
Theodorakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rossi digs a right hand into Theodorakis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Theodorakis's gas tank. #T1#
De Rossi trying to land knees to the body.
Theodorakis wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi blocking some punches.
Theodorakis takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Rossi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Theodorakis.
Theodorakis misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Theodorakis jumps guard and drags De Rossi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
De Rossi wanted to stand there but Theodorakis had control of the position.
De Rossi controlling from the top position.
De Rossi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Rossi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Theodorakis has his hands on De Rossi's head, controlling the position.
Theodorakis trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Theodorakis looking for a sweep. Not yet Theodorakis, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
The crowd cheers as De Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Theodorakis doesn't seem phased though.
Theodorakis tries to bum rush De Rossi with a series of wild strikes but De Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Theodorakis dives in for a single leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
De Rossi clinches up with Theodorakis and pushes him back against the cage.
De Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theodorakis can do to turn this around?
Theodorakis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Rossi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodoros Theodorakis.
Theodorakis misses with a punch on the inside.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Theodorakis tries to work over De Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theodorakis tries to break the clinch but De Rossi is controlling the position.
Theodorakis goes for a takedown attempt but De Rossi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Theodorakis is breathing heavily.
Theodorakis tries to clinch but De Rossi moves out of range. #CL#
De Rossi darts in and clinches Theodorakis up against the cage.
De Rossi stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Theodorakis fails to land. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Theodorakis backwards.
Theodorakis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Theodorakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theodorakis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Rossi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
De Rossi forces Theodorakis back against the cage and clinches.
De Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theodorakis backwards.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Theodorakis is rocked!
Theodorakis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Rossi is keeping busy.
Theodorakis is still on wobbly legs! Can De Rossi finish him?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from De Rossi on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodoros Theodorakis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Rossi cracks Theodorakis's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Theodorakis slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before De Rossi can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe De Rossi!
Giuseppe De Rossi very nearly forgot to thank Katman Drip Inc. 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: Slavic FL 29
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1##CL2#
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Tail.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Tail backwards.
De Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tail blocks it with crossed arms.
Tail blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Rossi obliges.
Tail is breathing heavily.
Tail has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Rossi.
Tail working hard to break the clinch.
De Rossi prevents Tail from breaking the clinch.#T1#
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
De Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tail's face. #CUT2#It looks like Snail Tail has been cut.
De Rossi working aggressively here.
De Rossi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Rossi throws an elbow that misses.
De Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
De Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tail tries to circle away but De Rossi has him pinned against the ropes.
Tail blocks an elbow strike.
De Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tail's efforts to push away.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
De Rossi lands a left hand.
Tail wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
Tail is trying to break free.
De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
De Rossi throws an elbow that misses.
De Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Tail blocks an uppercut.
De Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tail's efforts to push away.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
De Rossi pushes off an throws an elbow but Tail leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.
De Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tail blocks it with crossed arms.
De Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tail.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tail is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.
De Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tail.
De Rossi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tail is keeping busy.
De Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
De Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tail wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Rossi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've been informed that De Rossi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rossi is pushing Tail up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tail wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tail dodges an elbow strike from De Rossi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Snail Tail's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
De Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tail, pushing him back against the ropes.
De Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, De Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Rossi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Rossi looking to stall.
Tail is looking to break free of the clinch but De Rossi has double underhooks.
De Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Tail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
De Rossi has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, De Rossi throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Tail blocks the elbow strike.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Tail blocks it.
De Rossi prevents Tail from breaking the clinch.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tail wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
Tail blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Rossi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Rossi throws an elbow but it misses.
Tail's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tail blocks an elbow strike from De Rossi. #BC#
Tail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
De Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
De Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tail has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
De Rossi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Tail breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
De Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Tail in a clinch.
Tail blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
De Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tail blocks the elbow strike.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Tail tries to circle away but De Rossi has him pinned against the ropes.
Tail blocks the elbow strike.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Tail blocks with his arms.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Tail blocks it.
De Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tail is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.
De Rossi with a knee to the head.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Rossi is breathing heavily.#BC#
Tail breaks the clinch. #CL2#
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Tail.
De Rossi looking to throw knees to the head but Tail is blocking nicely. #T4#
De Rossi working aggressively here.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Tail blocks it.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Tail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
De Rossi clinches with his opponent.
De Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the ropes, De Rossi throws an elbow but misses.
De Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rossi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tail is keeping busy.
De Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Tail.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Snail Tail's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
De Rossi gets a clinch.
De Rossi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Rossi misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tail.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Rossi.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Tail blocks it.
De Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Tail blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Tail.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Tail blocks it.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Tail blocks with his arms.
De Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
De Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
De Rossi tries to land knees in the clinch but Tail avoids the damage to the body.
De Rossi has Tail pressed against the ropes, preventing Tail from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tail can't break the clinch.
Tail tries to break free but De Rossi pushes him back against the ropes.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Rossi misses with an elbow strike.
De Rossi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tail blocking some punches.
De Rossi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
De Rossi taking a breather.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tail is trying to break free.
De Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tail blocks it with crossed arms.
Tail blocks an elbow strike from De Rossi. #BC#
Tail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
De Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Tail in a clinch.
Nice elbow from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tail.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from De Rossi fails to land.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tail is looking to break free of the clinch but De Rossi has double underhooks. #BC#
Tail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
De Rossi pushes Tail up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tail working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
De Rossi misses with the head strike.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tail blocks it with crossed arms.
De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Tail in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Tail manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Tail.
De Rossi looking to slow down the pace here.
De Rossi misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Tail breaks the clinch.
Snail Tail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
De Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tail, pushing him back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe De Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Rossi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: Slavic FL 22
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Masvidal throws the kick towards the body but De Rossi avoids it.
Masvidal connects with a leg kick.
Masvidal throws a lazy body kick
and De Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal misses with a double jab
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Rossi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Masvidal lands a leg kick that knocks De Rossi off balance momentarily.
Masvidal tries a head kick but it misses.
Masvidal throws a wild body kick that De Rossi sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Masvidal.
We've been told by De Rossi's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and De Rossi moves out of range easily.
As Masvidal looks to move away, De Rossi throws a big counter combo but Masvidal just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
De Rossi is looking for a counter combo.
Masvidal throws a combination that misses
and De Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
De Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but De Rossi is controlling him.
De Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masvidal's face.
Masvidal can't break the clinch.
De Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masvidal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masvidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Rossi.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control. #T2#
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masvidal's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Masvidal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A knee to the head by De Rossi.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
De Rossi gets through Masvidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment.
De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Rossi crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
De Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masvidal's efforts to push away.
De Rossi wants to take the fight to the mat but Masvidal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it. #T3#
De Rossi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De Rossi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masvidal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe De Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rossi taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from De Rossi.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
De Rossi keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
De Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head.
De Rossi with a knee to the head. #ROC#Masvidal is rocked!
De Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can De Rossi finish him?
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Masvidal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Rossi lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes.
De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by De Rossi.
De Rossi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masvidal is keeping busy.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Masvidal prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Rossi with a knee to the head.
Masvidal working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
De Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
De Rossi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Masvidal avoids it.
De Rossi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses.
De Rossi moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Masvidal lands with an uppercut that bounces De Rossi off the ropes and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Rossi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a combination
and De Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
De Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
De Rossi throws a big counter combination but Masvidal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses
and De Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Rossi dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
It looked like De Rossi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Rossi blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
De Rossi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
De Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
De Rossi avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but De Rossi avoids them all with ease.
De Rossi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross 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!#CL#
De Rossi clinches with his opponent.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but De Rossi is controlling him.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Masvidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Rossi.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal takes a knee right on the jaw! #TD#
De Rossi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Masvidal got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masvidal has managed to get both his arms back between De Rossi's legs - danger averted.#T3##SU2#
Masvidal gets to his feet - De Rossi follows without any prompting.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Masvidal 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.
Masvidal lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Rossi takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masvidal is looking to land body kicks.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by De Rossi.
De Rossi blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
De Rossi is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
Masvidal tries to break free but De Rossi pushes him back against the ropes.
De Rossi prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
De Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
De Rossi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
De Rossi lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.
De Rossi keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rossi with a knee to the head.
De Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
Masvidal is trying to push De Rossi away but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Rossi misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
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 Giuseppe De Rossi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses
and De Rossi counters with a one-two to the body.
Masvidal tries a head kick but it misses.
De Rossi is looking for a counter combo.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Rossi.
As Masvidal looks to move away, De Rossi throws a big counter combo but Masvidal just gets out of the way.
De Rossi moves out of range as Masvidal throws a body kick.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Masvidal will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Masvidal unleashes a big counter combination but De Rossi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
Masvidal connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe De Rossi has been cut.
De Rossi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
De Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Rossi avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at De Rossi to acknowledge the strikes.
De Rossi misses with a two punch combination.
Masvidal raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Masvidal scores with a sloppy right hand. De Rossi should have avoided that one.
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick
and De Rossi counters with a two punch combo.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but De Rossi avoids it well.
De Rossi is looking for a counter combo.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage. #T2#
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at De Rossi to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
De Rossi gets a clinch.
De Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masvidal's face.
De Rossi has Masvidal pressed against the ropes, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes.
De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
De Rossi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jorge Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Rossi has Masvidal pressed against the ropes, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Rossi stalling in the clinch.
De Rossi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
De Rossi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masvidal prevents it. #T3#
De Rossi is working for takedown but Masvidal is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe De Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal trying to land knees to the body.
De Rossi lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.
Masvidal tries to break free but De Rossi pushes him back against the ropes.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but De Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
De Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
De Rossi has Masvidal pressed against the ropes, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Rossi keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Rossi holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with De Rossi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
De Rossi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
De Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
De Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Rossi prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by De Rossi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
De Rossi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Masvidal pushes De Rossi off and gets back to his feet.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masvidal tries to land a body kick
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at De Rossi to acknowledge the strikes.
Masvidal throws a lazy head kick
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe De Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Rossi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe De Rossi!
Giuseppe De Rossi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I wanna thank everyone that cheered me up and believed in me, I wanna thank Slavic FL for putting up as much effort as they can to put fights together and before I leave one last thing Ryan Locke is a bitch, thank you everyone'.
In defeat, Jorge Masvidal stepped up to the mic, saying 'Been choked out, knocked out, split decisioned, robbed on the cards. Where I’m from that only makes you more of a dog. The world don’t care about your L’s. Wake up and get to work cause nobody gonna do it for you'.

Event: Slavic FL 17
Date: Mar 17, 2022

#R1##CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Melton blocks with his arms.
De Rossi has Melton pressed against the ropes, preventing Melton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melton is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.
Melton tries to land knees in the clinch but De Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
Melton wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Melton.
Melton missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Zion Melton has been cut.
De Rossi lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
Melton fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Melton can't break the clinch.
Melton misses with an elbow strike.
Melton trying to land knees to the body.
Melton tries a body shot but De Rossi blocks it.
Melton working hard to break the clinch.
De Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Melton.#BC2#
Melton breaks from the clinch.
Melton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Melton.
De Rossi dodges an elbow strike from Melton.
Melton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Rossi is defending well for now.
De Rossi managing to block the knees to the body from Melton.
Melton is looking to break free of the clinch but De Rossi has double underhooks.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
De Rossi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Melton.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meltons head.
De Rossi managing to block the knees to the body from Melton.
Melton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Rossi is defending well for now.
De Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melton blocks it with crossed arms.
Melton swings wildly with an uppercut but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Melton's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi avoiding damage as Melton throws knees to the body.
De Rossi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Melton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Melton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melton is trying to push De Rossi away but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Melton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Melton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
Melton wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi taking a breather.
Melton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Rossi is defending well for now.
A short left from Melton. #BC2#
Melton manages to break the clinch.
Melton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Rossi defends it nicely.#T4##CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
De Rossi tries to stall but Melton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Melton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
De Rossi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Rossi landing knees to the head.
Melton lands a body punch.
Melton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
Melton tries to land knees in the clinch but De Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
Melton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zion Melton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Melton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Rossi to the ground. Melton is now in De Rossi's guard.
De Rossi wants to stand up but Melton is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Melton throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton is standing up over De Rossi. De Rossi looks to escape but Melton dives into side control.
De Rossi tries to escape but Melton is in control. #T1#
Melton working away.
De Rossi trying his best to control but Melton has mounted him.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Melton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
De Rossi is desperately trying to improve his position but Melton has a good base and remains in mount.
Melton misses with a head shot.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Melton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T2#
Melton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can De Rossi hang on?
A nice elbow there by Melton.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Melton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi is trying desperately to improve position.
De Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
Melton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Melton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
De Rossi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Melton.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Melton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi regains half guard.
Melton stops De Rossi from getting back to his feet.
Melton wants to stand up but De Rossi is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Rossi tries to kick Melton off but Melton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Melton lands strikes from half guard.
De Rossi gets full guard.
Melton postures up in De Rossi's guard and throws a big left but De Rossi blocks it.
Melton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zion Melton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zion Melton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Melton shoots in for a double leg but De Rossi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Melton goes for a double leg but De Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as De Rossi continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Melton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Melton breaks the clinch. #CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
De Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from De Rossi.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, De Rossi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melton's brow.
Melton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from De Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi blocks an uppercut.
De Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Melton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Melton blocks with his arms.
Melton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Melton blocks with his arms.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Melton tries a knee to the head but De Rossi blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by De Rossi.
Melton can't break the clinch.
Melton lands a left hand.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Rossi misses with a knee strike.
De Rossi has Melton pressed against the ropes, preventing Melton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by De Rossi.
De Rossi takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Melton.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Melton lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe De Rossi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melton wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Melton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
Melton lands an elbow inside.
Melton working aggressively here.
Melton has had enough of the clinch but De Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Melton fails to land.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melton blocking some punches. #T3#
Melton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes.
Melton misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melton.
Melton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Rossi is defending well for now.
Melton is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.#BC2#
Melton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
De Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melton, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Melton manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Melton tries to keep at a distance but De Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Melton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Melton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Rossi is keeping busy.
De Rossi pushes off an throws an elbow but Melton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Melton tries to land knees in the clinch but De Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
Melton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Melton blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Melton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Rossi's elbow.
Melton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Rossi as Melton tries to tie him up.
Melton has had enough of the clinch but De Rossi keeps him there for the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CDFC 26 : Lee vs Susi
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
De Rossi dives in and scores a takedown into Young's guard.
De Rossi landing with the ground and pound.
De Rossi landing with the ground and pound.
De Rossi passes into half guard.
Young is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Rossi scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
De Rossi winds up and cracks Young with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi working Young over with strikes.
De Rossi content to control rather than advance.
De Rossi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
De Rossi working over Young with some ground and pound. Young looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Rossi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Rossi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Young!
De Rossi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Young taking shots to the head.
De Rossi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
De Rossi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Young?
De Rossi working the ground and pound effectively.
De Rossi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IMMAC Training Facilityâ„¢ ($50/week). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rossi controlling the pace for now.
De Rossi raining down hammerfists from mount.
De Rossi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Rossi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Young can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#Young is rocked!
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Rossi on the ground.#T3#
De Rossi working Young over with strikes here.
Oh Young is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Young is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. De Rossi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Young is forced to tap!

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

Event: CDFC 19: Valle vs Tarver
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from De Rossi.
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches up with Slice, looking for a takedown. De Rossi pushes Slice against the cage but Slice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Rossi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slice as he jumps to the side.
Slice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
De Rossi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Rossi lands in his opponent's guard.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice wants to improve his position but instead De Rossi has moved into half guard.
Slice tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.#T1#
Slice looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slice tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.
Slice trying to control but De Rossi postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Rossi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slice tries to get to full guard but De Rossi has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
De Rossi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bartholomew Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe De Rossi.
De Rossi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartholomew Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Rossi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Rossi.
De Rossi tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Rossi looks winded!
A left lands for Slice.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Rossi.
De Rossi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good exchange - Slice coming out on top.#ROC#De Rossi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Giuseppe De Rossi has been cut.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Rossi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
Slice lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Slice clinches with his opponent.
De Rossi seems to have recovered his senses.
Slice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slice scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Slice.
Slice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice scores with a hook to the body.
Slice digs a right hand into De Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Rossi's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Slice.
Slice lands a hook that snaps the head of De Rossi backwards.
Slice lands with a right to the head.
Slice works on De Rossi's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Slice wants to clinch up but De Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Slice is looking to clinch.
De Rossi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Slice lands a right hand from hell, dropping De Rossi. Slice pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Slice!
Bartholomew Slice decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ICE 10: Bhliain Nua
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Mesquita.#BC#
De Rossi manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
De Rossi clinches up with Mesquita and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
De Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mesquita's defenses. #BC#
De Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Mesquita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
De Rossi breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mesquita gets tackled into the cage by De Rossi. De Rossi maintains the clinch. #BC#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
De Rossi gets a clinch. #BC#
De Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
De Rossi pushes Mesquita up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
De Rossi rushes Mesquita and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
De Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
De Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mesquita's defenses.
Mesquita drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Rossi gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
De Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Mesquita.
De Rossi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mesquita wants a takedown but no success here. #T2##BC#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
De Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
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!#BC#
De Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
De Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
De Rossi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
De Rossi instigates a clinch. #BC#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita dives in and grabs De Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Rossi pushes down on Mesquita's head and hops out.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Mesquita.#CL#
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Mesquita.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
De Rossi clinches up against the cage.#T3##BC#
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
De Rossi clinches with his opponent. #BC#
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
De Rossi rushes Mesquita and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
De Rossi stuffs the takedown.
We've been informed that Mesquita has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.#BC#
De Rossi manages to break the clinch. #CL#
De Rossi has Mesquita up against the cage in a clinch.
Mesquita goes for a takedown attempt but De Rossi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4##CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.#BC#
De Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
De Rossi has managed to clinch. #BC#
De Rossi manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
De Rossi clinches up against the cage.#BC#
De Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
De Rossi manages to break the clinch.
De Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Mesquita gets tackled into the cage by De Rossi. De Rossi maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
De Rossi wants to clinch.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mesquita gets tackled into the cage by De Rossi. De Rossi maintains the clinch.
Mesquita takes a shot to the head.
Mesquita can't get the takedown. #BC#
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mesquita paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and pushes Mesquita back into the cage.#BC#
De Rossi breaks from the clinch.
De Rossi wants to clinch.#T1#
De Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Mesquita.#CL#
De Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mesquita, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
De Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Mesquita moves out of range. #CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by De Rossi. #BC#
De Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Mesquita tries to clinch up but De Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mesquita circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mesquita unleashes a big counter combination but De Rossi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
De Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mesquita can do to turn this around?#CL#
De Rossi clinches. #T2##BC#
De Rossi breaks from the clinch.
De Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.#BC#
De Rossi breaks the clinch. #CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from De Rossi as Mesquita shoots in.
De Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mesquita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Rossi but De Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
De Rossi rushes Mesquita and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
De Rossi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mesquita tries to keep at a distance but De Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
De Rossi manages to break the clinch.
De Rossi is looking to clinch but Mesquita is avoiding it.
Mesquita unleashes a big counter combination but De Rossi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
De Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Mesquita circles away. #CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
De Rossi breaks the clinch.
De Rossi tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Mesquita decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Rossi's guard.
De Rossi 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.#T4#
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mesquita drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Mesquita off! Mesquita jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita is pushing down on De Rossi's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Rossi is fighting to maintain full guard but Mesquita has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Rossi defends it well. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mesquita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mesquita keeps the fight on the outside.
De Rossi moves in looking to clinch but Mesquita pushes him off.#TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Rossi quickly recovers to half guard.
De Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
De Rossi controlling the position for now.
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
Mesquita stops De Rossi from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Mesquita prevents De Rossi from improving his position.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Mesquita postures up.
De Rossi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mesquita.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Mesquita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mesquita looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
De Rossi tries to buck Mesquita off but he can't manage it. #T2##SUB2#
Mesquita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force De Rossi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so De Rossi shrugs it off.
Mesquita tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Rossi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mesquita putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Mesquita is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Rossi has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Mesquita looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mesquita throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Giuseppe De Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mesquita wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking to secure an arm triangle but De Rossi defends it well.
Mesquita landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Mesquita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesquita moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, De Rossi has worked his arm free - good work by De Rossi!
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mesquita advances nicely into full mount.
Roger Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for De Rossi because Mesquita loaded up on that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Rossi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2021

#R1#
Stend Up tries to clinch up but De Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
De Rossi throws a series of punches but Stend Up moves out of range.
Stend Up dives in for a single leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Rossi tries to counter with a clinch but Stend Up shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Stend Up successfully pulls guard.
De Rossi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Rossi being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Stend Up has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Rossi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Stend Up is looking for a triangle but De Rossi pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi wants to get up but he can't break Stend Up's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##ES#
Stend Up scrambles and gets back to his feet.
De Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stend Up.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stend Up dives in and grabs De Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Rossi pushes down on Stend Up's head and hops out.
De Rossi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stend Up defends it well.
Stend Up takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stend Up takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from De Rossi misses.
A quick step to the side and Stend Up tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Rossi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stend Up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Stend Up. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stend Up looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Stend Up shoots in but no luck this time.
De Rossi misses with a left hand #CL#
and Stend Up counters by moving into the clinch.
Stend Up is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Rossi to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stend Up swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Rossi pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Rossi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Stend Up manages to pull guard.
De Rossi wants to stand but Stend Up is controlling his posture from full guard.
De Rossi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stend Up. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Rossi stopping the sweep attempt from Stend Up.
De Rossi wanted to stand there but Stend Up had control of the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi won't allow Stend Up to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Stend Up has De Rossi pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stend Up tries to clinch there but De Rossi circles away.
Stend Up shoots for a takedown but De Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stend Up walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Rossi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stend Up gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a lazy head kick
and Stend Up counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Rossi misses with a head kick.
Stend Up seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stend Up goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stend Up avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stend Up avoids the head kick by De Rossi.
Stend Up is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Rossi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stend Up is breathing heavily.
De Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Stend Up moves out of range easily.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stend Up fails with a takedown attempt.
Stend Up sets himself, and De Rossi steps forward looking for the clinch! Stend Up avoids it this time.
De Rossi misses with a few strikes there.
Stend Up tries for a takedown but De Rossi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And De Rossi tries to counter it with a takedown but Stend Up pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
De Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Stend Up appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stend Up slips a straight right by De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stend Up closes the distance and clinches up with De Rossi, looking for a takedown. Stend Up pushes De Rossi against the cage but De Rossi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Rossi misses with a wild combination.
De Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stend Up looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
De Rossi throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Stend Up drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Rossi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
De Rossi is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stend Up takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1##SUB#
Stend Up jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… De Rossi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by De Rossi and Stend Up has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SU#
Stend Up decides to stand up, so the ref orders De Rossi to his feet.
De Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stend Up darts in looking for a takedown but De Rossi gets double underhooks and turns Stend Up into the cage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stend Up uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Rossi.#CL#
Stend Up has closed the distance and engaged De Rossi in a clinch.
Stend Up fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Stend Up. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stend Up takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stend Up moves in looking to clinch but De Rossi pushes him off.
No luck for Stend Up with that takedown attempt.
De Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stend Up takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Stend Up has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Stend Up pulls guard successfully.
Stend Up has his hands on De Rossi's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Stend Up is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Stend Up has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Rossi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stend Up lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stend Up stopping the sweep attempt from De Rossi.
De Rossi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Rossi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stend Up controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stend Up avoids the head kick by De Rossi.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from De Rossi does no damage.
De Rossi cracks Stend Up with an open hand slap.
Stend Up shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Stend Up is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Stend Up rushes De Rossi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stend Up fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
De Rossi gets control of Stend Up's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Rossi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but instead Stend Up has moved into half guard.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
De Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Stend Up stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Stend Up shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Rossi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Stend Up seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stend Up won't allow De Rossi to get back to his feet.
De Rossi looking to control but Stend Up passes into half guard.
Stend Up controlling the action here.
Stend Up thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Rossi's head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stend Up performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Stend Up is working for a kimura but De Rossi is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
De Rossi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stend Up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Giuseppe De Rossi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stend Up fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Stend Up. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stend Up shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Rossi with the counter takedown but Stend Up avoids it easily.
Stend Up shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Stend Up's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Rossi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stend Up drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Stend Up tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Rossi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stend Up.
De Rossi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stend Up moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stend Up tries to clinch up but De Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Stend Up moves into range and clinches up with De Rossi.
Stend Up lands a nice shot to the body.
De Rossi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stend Up.
Stend Up wants to break free but De Rossi has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Giuseppe De Rossi.
I've got De Rossi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SSSD 43: Luciano/Shewmaker
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov dodges an elbow strike from De Rossi.
Our sources have told us that De Rossi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A knee to the head by De Rossi. #CUT#It looks like Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has been cut.#TD#
De Rossi lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing De Rossi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Rossi is aware though and is defending well.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov striking off his back but it's not causing De Rossi any problems.
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.
De Rossi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #ES2#
Nurmagomedov has his feet on De Rossi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##CL#
De Rossi clinches.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
De Rossi taking a breather. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has clasped his hands together around De Rossi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
De Rossi wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov has hold of De Rossi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! De Rossi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nurmagomedov cranks the arm and De Rossi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from De Rossi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1##CL#
De Rossi pushes Scandels up against the cage in a clinch.
Scandels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Rossi's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scandels takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Rossi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scandels to keep the fight standing.
Scandels has De Rossi pressed against the cage, preventing De Rossi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Scandels scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Rossi fails to pull guard.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De Rossi jumps guard but Scandels stands there with De Rossi around his waist. De Rossi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe De Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scandels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scandels displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Rossi up against the cage.
De Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Scandels slows down the pace here.
Scandels stalling.
Scandels receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
De Rossi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Rossi misses with a knee strike.
De Rossi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scandels walks away with a smile on his face. De Rossi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Rossi misses with a takedown attempt - Scandels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
De Rossi darts in and clinches Scandels up against the cage.#T2#
De Rossi looking to throw knees to the head but Scandels is blocking nicely.
De Rossi taking a breather.
Scandels misses with the head strike.
De Rossi fails to pull guard.
Scandels tries a body shot but De Rossi blocks it.
Scandels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from De Rossi.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Scandels blocks with his arms.
De Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi cracks Scandels with a nice body shot.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Scandels holds him up against the cage and eventually De Rossi drops back down to his feet.
De Rossi misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Scandels is struggling to control the position.
De Rossi prevents a body shot from Scandels.
De Rossi blocks a body shot from Scandels.
De Rossi lands a nice elbow.
De Rossi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scandels walks away with a smile on his face. De Rossi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
De Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scandels will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Rossi up against the cage.
De Rossi working hard to break the clinch.
Scandels keeps control of De Rossi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Rossi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
De Rossi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scandels just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Rossi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scandels is defending well for now.
De Rossi blocks a body shot from Scandels.
Scandels tries a body shot but De Rossi blocks it.
De Rossi jumps guard but Scandels stands there with De Rossi around his waist. De Rossi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Rossi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Rossi is breathing heavily.
Scandels displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Rossi up against the cage.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Scandels holds him up against the cage and eventually De Rossi drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Rossi.
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 Giuseppe De Rossi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
De Rossi has Scandels up against the cage in a clinch.
De Rossi jumps guard but Scandels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Scandels blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
De Rossi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
De Rossi clinches with his opponent.
Scandels stalling in the clinch.
De Rossi looking to throw knees to the head but Scandels is blocking nicely.
De Rossi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scandels is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scandels just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe De Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Scandels fails to land.
De Rossi is trying to push Scandels away but Scandels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Rossi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scandels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Rossi is trying to force a seperation but Scandels has the dominant position.#T1#
De Rossi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Rossi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scandels has him pressed against the cage.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scandels prevents De Rossi from breaking the clinch.
Scandels avoids the elbow strike from De Rossi, against the cage.
Scandels misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
De Rossi prevents a body shot from Scandels.
De Rossi jumps guard but Scandels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Scandels throws a punch but it's blocked by De Rossi.
De Rossi letting Scandels take a breather here.
The referee calls for Scandels to work. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scandels as De Rossi tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scandels.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scandels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scandels misses with the head strike.
De Rossi jumps guard but Scandels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Scandels misses with the head strike.
Scandels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Rossi is working for takedown but Scandels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Scandels blocks an uppercut.
De Rossi is trying to break the clinch but Scandels has him pressed against the cage.
De Rossi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scandels gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Scandels stalling against the cage.
Scandels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scandels controlling the action here for a moment.
Scandels leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scandels has a couple of punches blocked by De Rossi. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Rossi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Scandels in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scandels displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Rossi up against the cage.
Scandels stalls.
Scandels misses with some punches.
Scandels taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi jumps guard but Scandels stands there with De Rossi around his waist. De Rossi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Scandels.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micke Scandels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
De Rossi has Scandels up against the cage in a clinch.
De Rossi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scandels to keep the fight standing.
De Rossi can't get the takedown.
Scandels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Rossi is trying to pull guard but Scandels has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe De Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scandels misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scandels smiles and moves away.
De Rossi closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Scandels throws a leg kick but De Rossi moved away.#CL#
De Rossi rushes Scandels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scandels misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Rossi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scandels is defending well for now.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Rossi prevents a body shot from Scandels.
De Rossi blocks a body shot from Scandels.
De Rossi is trying to drag Scandels to the mat but Scandels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Rossi lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Scandels misses with a punch to the body.
Scandels struggles to land a body shot inside as De Rossi controls his hands.
Scandels can't find room to land a body shot as De Rossi controls the action.
De Rossi looking to slow down the pace here.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scandels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scandels misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Scandels won't allow it.
De Rossi prevents a body shot from Scandels.
Scandels has De Rossi pressed against the cage.
De Rossi blocking some punches. #T3#
De Rossi landing knees to the head.
Scandels struggles to land a body shot inside as De Rossi controls his hands.
De Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scandels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Rossi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scandels takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Rossi wants to stall.
Scandels lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi jumps guard but Scandels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Scandels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Rossi trying to stall but Scandels improves his position.
De Rossi wants to break free but Scandels has control.
Scandels's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
De Rossi looking to throw knees to the head but Scandels is blocking nicely.
Scandels leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scandels misses with the head strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe De Rossi!

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