Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C385: Dorado vs Diaz II
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Acerbi thuds a left hand into O Brien's body.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Acerbi connects with a high kick.
Acerbi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Brien checks a leg kick.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Brien throws the left hand but Acerbi avoids the punch easily.
O Brien misses with a lunging right hand
and Acerbi counters with a one-two to the body.
O Brien looks to land a body kick but Acerbi moved away.
Acerbi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Acerbi can pounce on him.
Acerbi connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Brien. O Brien circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Brien scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.#T1#
O Brien chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Brien lands a slapping body shot.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Acerbi misses with a hook to the body
and O Brien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Brien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Acerbi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Brien on the side of the head.
O Brien with a jab.
Acerbi lands with a good body shot.
Acerbi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Acerbi.
Acerbi feints and then cracks O Brien's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Brien down.
O Brien avoids the head kick by Acerbi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi pushes O Brien away with a front kick.#T2#
Acerbi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
O Brien lands a big head kick that sends Acerbi tumbling to the mat! O Brien takes a step backwards and waves Acerbi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Acerbi is rocked!
Acerbi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Acerbi is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
Acerbi looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Acerbi if he has to take too many more of those.
Acerbi looks winded!
A low kick from Acerbi misses
and O Brien counters with an inside leg kick.
O Brien throws a quick head kick that knocks Acerbi silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! O Brien is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

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

Event: C378: Blaydes vs Jiang
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Assndrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assndrop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Assndrop throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acerbi throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Assndrop counters by clinching up.
Acerbi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Acerbi taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Acerbi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Assndrop.
Acerbi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Assndrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assndrop manages to avoid it.
Assndrop dips to his left and cracks Acerbi with an uppercut!
Assndrop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Assndrop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assndrop ducks right into an uppercut from Acerbi.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assndrop dips to his left and cracks Acerbi with an uppercut!#T1#
Acerbi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Assndrop looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Assndrop tests Acerbi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Assndrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Acerbi.
Acerbi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Acerbi checks the leg kick.
Acerbi throws the kick towards the body but Assndrop avoids it.
Assndrop is looking to counter punch.
Acerbi slips a straight right by Assndrop.
Acerbi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Acerbi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab.
Assndrop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
Assndrop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Assndrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Acerbi blocks a low kick nicely.
Acerbi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Assndrop.
Acerbi lands with a kick to the temple. Assndrop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.
Acerbi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Acerbi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assndrop scores with a punch to the head.
Assndrop checks a low kick from Acerbi.
Assndrop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acerbi.
Acerbi blocks a jab.
Assndrop connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Acerbi catches Assndrop right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Acerbi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Assndrop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Assndrop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Acerbi tries a head kick but it misses.
Assndrop misses with a hook.
Assndrop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Assndrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assndrop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assndrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acerbi moves away.
Acerbi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Assndrop is able to avoid easily.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Acerbi moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
Assndrop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Acerbi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Acerbi throws a head kick but Assndrop moves out of range.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Assndrop is just out of range.
Assndrop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Assndrop.
Acerbi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acerbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
Assndrop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Acerbi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Assndrop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Acerbi under the eye.
Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assndrop.
Acerbi is looking for the big counter here.
Some bone on bone action there as Assndrop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Assndrop will feel that in the morning.
A bone on bone clash there as Acerbi blocks the leg kick.
Acerbi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Acerbi misses with a two punch combination.
Assndrop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Acerbi momentarily.
Acerbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
Acerbi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assndrop.
Acerbi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Acerbi is looking to chop away at Assndrop's legs.
Acerbi tries to move into range but Assndrop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Assndrop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assndrop walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assndrop thumps Acerbi with a low kick.
Assndrop takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Assndrop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assndrop misses with a straight left.
Acerbi slips under a jab.
Maurits Assndrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Acerbi throws a shot from downtown. Assndrop moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Acerbi throws a head kick but Assndrop moves out of range.
Acerbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assndrop moves away.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
Acerbi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Acerbi moves away from the strike by Assndrop.
Assndrop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
A slapping body kick lands there for Acerbi.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Assndrop here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Acerbi loads up on a big right hand but Assndrop slips the punch.
Assndrop looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Assndrop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Acerbi moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
Assndrop misses with a hook. Acerbi ducked under it nicely.
Assndrop misses with a leg kick
and Acerbi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Assndrop's knee momentarily.
Assndrop lands a jab.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Assndrop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Assndrop tenderised Acerbi's leg. Acerbi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Acerbi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Acerbi throws a head kick but Assndrop moves out of range.
Acerbi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Assndrop's head.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses.
Acerbi staying out of range there.
Assndrop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Assndrop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Assndrop coming out on top.#T2#
Assndrop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Acerbi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assndrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assndrop connects with a looping right hand.
Assndrop throws a low kick but Acerbi moves out of range easily.
Assndrop jabs at Acerbi's body.
Acerbi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assndrop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Acerbi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Assndrop.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses
and Assndrop counters with a stiff right hand.
Acerbi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Assndrop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Acerbi throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Acerbi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assndrop.
Acerbi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assndrop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assndrop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Acerbi's sensitive parts.
Assndrop lands with a straight right. Acerbi didn't see that one coming.
Acerbi throws a hook but Assndrop avoids it easily.
Assndrop lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Assndrop misses its intended target.
Acerbi feints a counter leg kick.
Assndrop throws out a loose jab but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi throws a leg kick but Assndrop moved away.
Assndrop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Acerbi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Acerbi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Assndrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acerbi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Assndrop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Acerbi. Acerbi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Assndrop defending well as Acerbi loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Assndrop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi blocks a jab.
Acerbi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Acerbi moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Assndrop throws a hook but Acerbi avoids it easily.
Acerbi keeps the fight on the outside.
Acerbi throws a solid leg kick but Assndrop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Acerbi.
Acerbi fails to land with a series of punches.
Assndrop lands a leg kick that knocks Acerbi off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Acerbi. That snapped Assndrop's head back.
Assndrop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Acerbi momentarily.
Acerbi just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Acerbi moved out of range nicely.
Acerbi throws out a counter right but Assndrop avoids it with no problem.
Acerbi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Assndrop. Assndrop obviously looking to wear him down.
Acerbi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assndrop lands with a cross.
Assndrop throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Acerbi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Acerbi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Acerbi slips a jab from Assndrop.
Acerbi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acerbi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assndrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assndrop throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi blocks a leg kick.
Acerbi misses with the body kick
and Assndrop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assndrop with a hook.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Assndrop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assndrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Assndrop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Assndrop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Acerbi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Assndrop will feel that in the morning.
Acerbi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assndrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Acerbi.
Assndrop looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
Acerbi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Assndrop appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Acerbi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assndrop tries to clinch up but Acerbi circles away and keeps his distance.
Assndrop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Acerbi. Acerbi obviously looking to wear him down.
Acerbi misses with a head kick.
Assndrop misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. Acerbi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assndrop is looking to score with low kicks.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Acerbi ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Acerbi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Assndrop on the side of the head. #T2#
Acerbi moves out of range of the leg kick from Assndrop.#CL#
Assndrop rushes Acerbi and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Acerbi pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acerbi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Assndrop manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Assndrop has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Acerbi has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Acerbi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Assndrop is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Acerbi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Assndrop! #T3##SUB2#
Acerbi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Assndrop is surviving well by controlling Acerbi's body position as best he can.
Assndrop tries to hold on but Acerbi pushes him away.
Acerbi wants to control the pace but Assndrop is squirming around nicely.
Assndrop prevents Acerbi from taking his back.
Acerbi content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Acerbi has hold of Assndrop's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Assndrop manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T4##SUB2#
Acerbi wants to finish this one by submission but Assndrop is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Acerbi.
Assndrop is squirming around, avoiding Acerbi's attempts to control the action.
Assndrop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Panfilo Acerbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assndrop manages to regain half guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panfilo Acerbi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Assndrop 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maurits Assndrop!
Maurits Assndrop thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C373: Dorado vs Fadda III
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Ozbourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Acerbi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozbourne.
Acerbi connects with a solid leg kick.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick and Ozbourne moves out of range easily.
Ozbourne walks into a left hand.
Acerbi throws out a leg kick but Ozbourne moves out of range and Acerbi only half commits.
Ozbourne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozbourne. That did some damage!
Ozbourne clobbers Acerbi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Ozbourne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Acerbi working aggressively here.
Ozbourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acerbi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozbourne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ozbourne throws a head punch that misses.
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Acerbi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Acerbi.
Ozbourne lands a left hand.
Ozbourne looking to throw knees to the head but Acerbi is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Acerbi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Acerbi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Acerbi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ozbourne throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Acerbi's body to avoid the submission. Acerbi has instead reached around Ozbourne's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Acerbi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: C364: Walton vs Cheese II
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Acerbi is looking to score with low kicks.
Sukbunsung misses with a body shot.
Acerbi throws a head kick that half lands.
Sukbunsung jabs at Acerbi's body.
Acerbi wants to slow Sukbunsung down by chopping away at his legs.
Sukbunsung with the inside leg kick.
Sukbunsung throws an overhand right that lands on Acerbi's shoulder, as Acerbi tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sukbunsung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.
Sukbunsung checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sukbunsung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Sukbunsung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
As Acerbi backs off Sukbunsung throws a huge counter combo but Acerbi manages to avoid it all.
Sukbunsung with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukbunsung cracks Acerbi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sukbunsung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Acerbi doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Sukbunsung. #KD#
Acerbi lands a big head kick that sends Sukbunsung tumbling to the mat! Acerbi takes a step backwards and waves Sukbunsung back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Sukbunsung is rocked!
A head kick by Acerbi - that's a beauty! Sukbunsung is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Acerbi can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: C353: Petrov vs Duran II
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Acerbi misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Acerbi moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi staying out of range there.
Acerbi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte catches Acerbi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turcotte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Acerbi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Turcotte both land. Nice combination.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Acerbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Acerbi with a series of wild strikes but Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Acerbi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.#T1#
Acerbi connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Acerbi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Acerbi wants to slow Turcotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi misses with a head kick.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Turcotte throws a good cross that connects.
Acerbi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turcotte moves out of range as Acerbi strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Acerbi moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Acerbi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Turcotte rushes Acerbi and presses him up against the cage.
Acerbi tries to circle away but Turcotte has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Acerbi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Acerbi takes one to the side of the head.
Acerbi looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Acerbi is out of range.
Acerbi throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acerbi throws a big counter head kick but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Acerbi wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Acerbi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turcotte blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acerbi.
Acerbi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turcotte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Acerbi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Acerbi slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acerbi.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acerbi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turcotte's head.
Acerbi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Acerbi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Acerbi slips the punch.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acerbi misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Turcotte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Acerbi.#T4#
Acerbi misses with a body shot.
Acerbi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi tries to work over Turcotte's front leg with a kick but Turcotte checks it.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Acerbi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turcotte with a body shot.
Acerbi throws a body kick that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turcotte throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Acerbi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acerbi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Acerbi motions for Turcotte to come forward. Acerbi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Acerbi under the eye.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Acerbi.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Acerbi avoids it well.
Acerbi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Acerbi's head.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Acerbi doesn't seem bothered though.
Acerbi lands a jab to Turcotte's midsection.
Acerbi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turcotte rather than just go for the knockout.
Turcotte lands with a straight right. Acerbi didn't see that one coming.
Turcotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Turcotte - just one landing.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Acerbi has time to react.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Acerbi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acerbi throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Acerbi feints a jab promting Turcotte to slip. Acerbi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turcotte slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Acerbi slips a jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Acerbi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Acerbi slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Acerbi looks for the body kick but Turcotte saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Acerbi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acerbi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acerbi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Acerbi knows he should have avoided that one.
Acerbi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi connects with a jab.
Acerbi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Acerbi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Acerbi.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Acerbi works the jab nicely.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte lands a jab to Acerbi's midsection.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Acerbi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Acerbi misses with a series of wild punches.
Turcotte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Turcotte coming out on top.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Turcotte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Acerbi.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Acerbi throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acerbi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turcotte 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!
Acerbi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Acerbi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Acerbi's head.
Acerbi throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
Acerbi throws a leg kick
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Acerbi slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Acerbi looks to move away, Turcotte throws a big counter combo but Acerbi just gets out of the way.
Acerbi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Acerbi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Acerbi's body. Acerbi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Acerbi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte is looking for a counter combo.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Acerbi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Acerbi throws a counter combo.
Turcotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters circling a little - Acerbi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
Acerbi throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turcotte.
Acerbi just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Acerbi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acerbi misses with a body shot.
Acerbi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Acerbi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Acerbi throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
Acerbi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Acerbi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turcotte with a body shot.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Acerbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Turcotte tests Acerbi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses.
Acerbi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Turcotte forces Acerbi back against the cage and clinches.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Acerbi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turcotte smiles and moves away.
Acerbi throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Acerbi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Acerbi looks to land a body kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte lands a jab to Acerbi's midsection.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Acerbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Acerbi looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte throws a series of strikes that have Acerbi backpedaling.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Acerbi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turcotte punishes Acerbi's body with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Acerbi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Acerbi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi misses with a combination
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand. #T4#
Acerbi throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Acerbi moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAcerbi.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Acerbi throws a lazy head kick
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte jabs Acerbi right on the nose. Acerbi blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Acerbi moves out of range.
Turcotte punishes Acerbi's body with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Acerbi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Acerbi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acerbi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte looks to land a combination. Acerbi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Panfilo Acerbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turcotte 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: C346: Petrov vs Gunnarsson
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Ozbourne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Acerbi can pounce on him.
Ozbourne tries to clinch there but Acerbi circles away.
Acerbi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Acerbi.
Acerbi digs a good hook to Ozbourne's body.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Acerbi moves out of range easily.
Acerbi scores with a nice right hand.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Acerbi! Ozbourne is out on his feet! Acerbi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ozbourne is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ozbourne is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: C338: Cheese vs Green III
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Acerbi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Golov throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Acerbi misses.
Golov feints the counter takedown.
Golov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi fails to land with a series of punches.
Golov lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Acerbi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Acerbi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Acerbi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Golov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Acerbi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Acerbi does it's job there.
Acerbi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Golov punishes Acerbi's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Acerbi throws out the jab.
Acerbi lands a really nice looking cross but Golov seems unphased.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Golov scores with a jab.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Acerbi misses with a body shot.
Golov looks to score with a jab to the body but Acerbi is just out of range.
Golov lands a nice shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick and Golov moves out of range easily.
Acerbi misses with a head kick.
Acerbi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi dips to his left and cracks Golov with an uppercut!
Acerbi misses with a low kick.
Acerbi thows a leg kick but Golov checks it
and Golov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Golov avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi throws a sloppy body shot
and Golov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Golov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Acerbi in his tracks. #T2#
Golov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acerbi.
Acerbi slips a jab from Golov.
Acerbi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Acerbi walks into a straight right hand from Golov.
Acerbi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
Acerbi looks to land a combination but Golov avoids it well.
Acerbi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Golov scores with a jab. Acerbi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Acerbi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Golov lands a right hook to the body.
Golov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Golov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Acerbi tries a head kick but it misses.
Golov connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Acerbi. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Golov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golov swings for the body but Acerbi moves out of range.
Golov connects with a looping right hand.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golov.
Acerbi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Golov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Acerbi counters with an outside leg kick.
Acerbi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Acerbi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Acerbi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Golov counters with a left to the body.
Golov swinging wildly here.
Acerbi connects with a right hand. Golov shakes it off.
Acerbi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Golov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Acerbi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Golov jabs Acerbi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Golov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi tries a low kick but Golov avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acerbi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Acerbi throws the left hand but Golov avoids the punch easily.
Golov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Acerbi defends it well.
Acerbi lands a high kick!
Golov just misses with a punch to the body.
Acerbi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Golov.
Acerbi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Acerbi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Golov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Golov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acerbi.
Golov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Acerbi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Acerbi misses.
Acerbi misses with a jab to the body
and Golov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golov needs to keep his hands up - Acerbi had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grigori Golov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Acerbi throws a leg kick but Golov checks it.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acerbi blocks a jab.
Acerbi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Golov just manages to avoid it.
Golov connects with a single shot there.
Acerbi misses with a low kick as Golov jumps back.
Acerbi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Golov throws an off balance right hand
and Acerbi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Golov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acerbi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golov.
That kick from Acerbi tenderised Golov's leg. Golov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Golov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Golov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Acerbi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Golov has passed into half guard!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acerbi desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Acerbi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Acerbi is trying to maintain the position but Golov is very close to passing his half guard.
Acerbi wants to control but Golov passes into side.
Golov trying to control the position but Acerbi is working away.
Acerbi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Acerbi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Golov is thwarting Acerbi's attempts to control the position.
Acerbi taking some punishment here, with Golov in his half guard.
Acerbi wants to improve his position but Golov is controlling well.
Acerbi manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Golov looking to improve position, pressing down on Acerbi's thigh with his hand. Acerbi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Golov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Golov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Acerbi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: RFL 10
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Esponosa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Esponosa is working for an americana but Acerbi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Esponosa was thinking about the submission.
Esponosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Acerbi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esponosa postures up. #SUB#
Acerbi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Esponosa stacks Acerbi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Esponosa!
Acerbi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is not content to let Esponosa control the position.
Acerbi wants to control but Esponosa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Esponosa prevents Acerbi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Esponosa is looking for a kimura but Acerbi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Esponosa to get the leverage.
Acerbi manages to get to full guard.
Acerbi wants to sweep here but Esponosa controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Acerbi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esponosa defends well.
Acerbi is trying to control the position but Esponosa postures up.
Acerbi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Esponosa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Acerbi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Esponosa is looking to defend but Acerbi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Esponosa! Acerbi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Esponosa taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Panfilo Acerbi!
Ricardo Esponosa spoke after the fight, saying 'We’ll get it next time '.

Event: RFL 8.1
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a head kick that Goodman semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Acerbi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Goodman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acerbi with a nice calf kick.
Acerbi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
Acerbi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donk. Goodman catches Acerbi right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Acerbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick and Goodman moves out of range easily.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acerbi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acerbi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Acerbi ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Goodman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Acerbi feints and then cracks Goodman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodman down.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goodman throws a good cross that connects.
Acerbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
Acerbi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Acerbi ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Acerbi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Acerbi defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Acerbis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Acerbi dodges the punch combination from Goodman.
Acerbi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodman.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Goodman drives through and clinches with Acerbi against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Acerbi manages to break the clinch.
Acerbi moves away from the strike by Goodman.
A slapping body kick lands there for Acerbi.
We've been informed that Acerbi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Acerbi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Acerbi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Acerbi scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodman jabs Acerbi right on the nose. Acerbi blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Acerbi counters with an outside leg kick.
Goodman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Acerbi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Acerbi lands a jab to Goodman's midsection.
Acerbi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Acerbi misses with a low kick.
Acerbi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Acerbi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Acerbi throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Acerbi loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman jabs at Acerbi's body.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Acerbi's shoulder, as Acerbi tries to avoid the shot.
Acerbi throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Acerbi gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Acerbi gets tackled into the cage by Goodman. Goodman maintains the clinch.
Acerbi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Acerbi blocking some punches.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acerbi backwards.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman keeps control of Acerbi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Acerbi lands with a left to the head.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Acerbi. #T4#
Acerbi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acerbi.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi jumps guard but Goodman stands there with Acerbi around his waist. Acerbi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Goodman tightens his grip and picks Acerbi up, before dumping him to the ground. Acerbi manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Acerbi working for a triangle but Goodman defends it easily. #SUB2#
Acerbi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodman is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman is working Acerbi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Acerbi looking for a guillotine here but Goodman defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
Acerbi lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acerbi jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Acerbi.
Acerbi connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Acerbi misses the target.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a hook but Acerbi blocks it.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
Acerbi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acerbi misses with a body shot. #T1#
Acerbi connects with a leg kick.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Acerbi.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Acerbi doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodman catches Acerbi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
Acerbi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Acerbi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acerbi.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Acerbi scores with a spinning back kick!
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Acerbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodman throws a jab when Acerbi was well out of range.
Goodman backing away here, and Acerbi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Goodman cracks Acerbi with an open hand slap.
Goodman 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!
Acerbi slips a straight right by Goodman.
Acerbi slips a jab from Goodman.
Goodman blocks a low kick nicely.
Acerbi throws a front kick that sends Goodman stumbling back into the cage.
Acerbi fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodman in the body.
Acerbi throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Acerbi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Acerbi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman blocks a jab.#T3#
Acerbi walks into a left hand.
Goodman misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick from Acerbi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Acerbi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Acerbi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acerbi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Acerbi takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
Goodman checks a low kick from Acerbi.#T4#
Acerbi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goodman to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Acerbi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Acerbi.
Goodman lands a jab.
Acerbi moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acerbi.
Acerbi slips a jab from Goodman.
A swing and a miss from Acerbi.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Goodman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on White Goodman'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#
Goodman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Acerbi needs to keep his hands up - Goodman had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Acerbi is rocked!
Goodman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Acerbi falls backwards - clearly groggy! Goodman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Goodman!
Post fight, an emotional White Goodman said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.

Event: RFL 6 - Pack Leaders
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Acerbi lands a slapping body shot.
Acerbi lands a jab to Medeiros's midsection.
Acerbi cracks Medeiros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Acerbi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
Acerbi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Medeiros throws out the jab.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acerbi.
Acerbi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown. Acerbi tries to sprawl out of it but Medeiros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Acerbi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Acerbi misses with a head kick.
It looked like Medeiros wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been hearing reports that Medeiros has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Acerbi tries to work over Medeiros's front leg with a kick but Medeiros checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Medeiros scores with a takedown into Acerbi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acerbi is trying to keep Medeiros in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros cracks Acerbi with a solid left hand.#T1#
Medeiros working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acerbi's head.
Acerbi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Acerbi is looking for a triangle but Medeiros pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Acerbi looking for a guillotine here but Medeiros defends easily.
Acerbi keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Medeiros throws a big elbow that misses.
Acerbi wants to sweep here but Medeiros controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Acerbi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Medeiros stopping the sweep attempt from Acerbi.
Medeiros tries to free his leg and advance position but Acerbi is retaining full guard.
Medeiros trying to control but Acerbi is working from the bottom.
Acerbi wants to sweep here but Medeiros controlling him for the moment.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Acerbi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Acerbi is keeping the position.#T3#
Acerbi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Acerbi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Medeiros lands a jab to the nose.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Acerbi lands with a good body shot.
Medeiros takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Medeiros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Acerbi.
Acerbi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Medeiros back to the cage. Acerbi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Medeiros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acerbi connects with a leg kick. #T4#
A low kick lands for Acerbi.
Acerbi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Medeiros if he has to take too many more of those.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Acerbi avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Acerbi lands with a kick to the temple. Medeiros shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick from Acerbi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acerbi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Medeiros checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Medeiros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Medeiros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Acerbi just misses with a punch to the body.
Acerbi swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Acerbi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Medeiros if he has to take too many more of those.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Acerbi.
Good exchange - Acerbi coming out on top.
Medeiros scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panfilo Acerbi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Medeiros misses with a hook.
Medeiros throws a good cross that connects.
Medeiros cracks Acerbi with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medeiros.
Acerbi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Medeiros closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Acerbi's guard.#ROC#Acerbi is rocked!#SUB2#
Medeiros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Acerbi is still in real trouble! Can Medeiros finish him?
Medeiros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acerbi's head.#SUB2#
Acerbi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Medeiros doesn't defend quickly enough and Acerbi has managed to lock this one up! Can Medeiros escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Acerbi on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: RFL Connected 5.1
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Acerbi.
Esponosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Acerbi.
No luck for Esponosa with that takedown attempt.
Acerbi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Esponosa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Esponosa lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Acerbi is looking for a triangle but Esponosa pushes his legs off easily.
Esponosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is pulling down on Esponosa's head to control his posture.
Acerbi keeping full guard, as Esponosa tries to pass. #SUB#
Acerbi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esponosa is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Esponosa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Acerbi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esponosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esponosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Esponosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Acerbi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esponosa has managed to get both his arms back between Acerbi's legs - danger averted.
Acerbi trying to keep a closed guard but Esponosa is proving a slippery customer.
Acerbi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esponosa is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esponosa wants to pass the guard but Acerbi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Acerbi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Esponosa frees his head nicely. Oh but Acerbi has switched to an armbar! Esponosa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Panfilo Acerbi!
Ricardo Esponosa was interviewed post fight and said 'We’ll get it next time '.

Event: RFL - Connected 4.2
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Acerbi.
MacAlister defending well as Acerbi loads up on a big left hand.
Acerbi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Acerbi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Acerbi swinging wildly here.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Acerbi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacAlister misses with a left hand
enabling Acerbi to counter with a crisp jab.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacAlister misses with a straight right.
Toby MacAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister scores with a nice strike.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but MacAlister moves out of range.
Acerbi lands with a hook. MacAlister tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
MacAlister closes the distance and pushes Acerbi back into the cage.
MacAlister can't find room to land a body shot as Acerbi controls the action.
MacAlister misses with some punches.
MacAlister lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Acerbi.
Acerbi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacAlister's efforts to push away.
MacAlister throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
MacAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAlister is trying to break free.
Acerbi keeps control of MacAlister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to work over Acerbi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acerbi keeps control of MacAlister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacAlister working hard to break the clinch.
MacAlister tries to break the clinch but Acerbi is controlling the position. #BC2#
MacAlister manages to break the clinch.
Acerbi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacAlister.
Acerbi tries to bum rush MacAlister with a series of wild strikes but MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Acerbi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Acerbi.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and Acerbi counters with a nice body kick.
Acerbi ducks right into an uppercut from MacAlister.
Acerbi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Acerbi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
MacAlister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acerbi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acerbi connects with a right hand. MacAlister shakes it off.
Acerbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Acerbi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacAlister misses with a leg kick
and Acerbi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acerbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Acerbi ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
MacAlister with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acerbi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacAlister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Acerbi takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacAlister takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Acerbi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Acerbi fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacAlister just manages to avoid it.
Acerbi throws a low kick but MacAlister moves out of range easily.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Acerbi tries a head kick but it misses.
Acerbi checks the leg kick.
MacAlister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Acerbi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Acerbi throws a sloppy body shot
and MacAlister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.#CL2#
MacAlister clinches.
Acerbi throws a head punch that misses.
Acerbi fails to pull guard.
Acerbi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Acerbi blocks a body shot from MacAlister.
A short body shot lands from MacAlister as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Acerbi on the inside.
MacAlister lands a left hand.
Acerbi pushes MacAlister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacAlister taking a breather.
MacAlister working aggressively here. #T4#
MacAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacAlister.
Acerbi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Acerbi breaks the clinch.
Acerbi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Acerbi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Acerbi loads up on a big right hand but MacAlister slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacAlister.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Acerbi is out of range.
MacAlister cracks Acerbi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Acerbi slips under a jab from MacAlister.
Acerbi throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Acerbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acerbi.
MacAlister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acerbi.
MacAlister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacAlister walks into a stiff left hand from Acerbi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
It seemed like MacAlister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for MacAlister.
A slow jab from Acerbi misses its intended target.
Acerbi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Acerbi was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
No joy there for MacAlister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panfilo Acerbi is winning the standup battle so far.
Acerbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
MacAlister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from MacAlister does no damage.
MacAlister drops his hands momentarily and Acerbi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacAlister checks a leg kick nicely.
MacAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAlister misses with a series of wild punches.
Acerbi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acerbi misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Acerbi scores with a shot to the body.
Acerbi tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Acerbi.
Acerbi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacAlister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Acerbi finds it's way round the side to connect with MacAlister's head.
Acerbi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acerbi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Acerbi. Beautiful body shot.
MacAlister swings for the body but Acerbi moves out of range.
MacAlister looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
MacAlister thows a leg kick but Acerbi checks it
and Acerbi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacAlister is looking to slow Acerbi down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacAlister tries to clinch but Acerbi moves out of range. #T2#
Acerbi walks into a left hand.
MacAlister misses with a low kick.#CL2#
MacAlister rushes Acerbi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Acerbi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacAlister walks away with a smile on his face. Acerbi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Acerbi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacAlister finds it's way round the side to connect with Acerbi's head.
MacAlister thuds his right hand into Acerbi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Acerbi thuds a left hand into MacAlister's body.
MacAlister feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Acerbis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacAlister misses the body punch
and Acerbi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Acerbi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acerbi lands a head shot.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses
and Acerbi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
MacAlister looks to land a left hand but Acerbi moved out of range nicely.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister connects with a right hand. Acerbi shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Acerbi.
A little jabbing left from MacAlister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
MacAlister on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick
and MacAlister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Acerbi throws out a loose jab but MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacAlister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Acerbi walks into a stiff left hand from MacAlister.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a series of punches but Acerbi avoids them all with ease.
Acerbi throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
MacAlister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut
and Acerbi counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Acerbi misses.
Acerbi defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
MacAlister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acerbi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Acerbi slips a jab from MacAlister.
MacAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi slips a jab and a cross from MacAlister.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acerbi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacAlister.
Acerbi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Acerbi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacAlister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acerbi moves away.
MacAlister shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acerbi moves away.
Acerbi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacAlister misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Acerbi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister throws a left and a right that both miss
and Acerbi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Acerbi jabs MacAlister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut
and Acerbi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acerbi to score with a decent uppercut.
Acerbi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Acerbi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacAlister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacAlister tries to bum rush Acerbi with a series of wild strikes but Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and MacAlister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi lands with a nice body punch.
MacAlister jabs Acerbi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from MacAlister misses.
Acerbi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacAlister throws a head kick but Acerbi moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacAlister.
MacAlister misses with a looping left.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
MacAlister takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
MacAlister moves into range and clinches up with Acerbi.#BC#
Acerbi breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Acerbi.
MacAlister throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Acerbi to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Acerbi.
A nice side step and MacAlister releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Acerbi lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from MacAlister.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacAlister.
MacAlister looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Acerbi thuds a left hand into MacAlister's body.
MacAlister connects with the punch.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Acerbi is just out of range.
Acerbi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacAlister throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Acerbi.
MacAlister needs to keep his hands up - Acerbi had a free shot at his head there.
MacAlister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acerbi swats away the attempt to clinch by MacAlister.
That kick from MacAlister tenderised Acerbi's leg. Acerbi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
MacAlister cracks Acerbi with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acerbi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acerbi lands a head shot.
Acerbi moves away from the strike by MacAlister.
An attempted straight right counter from Acerbi misses the target.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
Acerbi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
MacAlister lands with a hook. Acerbi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good work by Acerbi as he checks the leg kick.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acerbi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacAlister! But no joy.
Acerbi misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
Acerbi connects with a jab.
Acerbi moves out of range of the strikes.
Acerbi punishes MacAlister's body with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi connects with a leg kick.
Acerbi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAlister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Acerbi misses with a right hand
letting MacAlister counter with a right hand.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from MacAlister lands.
Acerbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacAlister.
Acerbi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acerbi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacAlister moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacAlister misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Acerbi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
Acerbi throws a shot from downtown. MacAlister moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister tries to clinch but Acerbi moves out of range.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Acerbi.
MacAlister looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses
and MacAlister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacAlister cracks a nice hook into Acerbi's ribs.
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!
Acerbi throws a nice looking combination but MacAlister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacAlister walks into a jab.
Acerbi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacAlister's head backwards.#T4#
Acerbi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
Acerbi throws a good cross that connects.
MacAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Acerbi.
Nice uppercut lands for Acerbi. That snapped MacAlister's head back. #ROC#MacAlister is rocked!
Acerbi misses with a looping left.
MacAlister digs a good body shot into Acerbi's ribs.
MacAlister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Acerbi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Acerbi's shoulder, as Acerbi tries to avoid the shot.
Acerbi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Acerbi duly obliges.
Acerbi avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister dips to his left and cracks Acerbi with an uppercut!
Toby MacAlister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panfilo Acerbi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacAlister misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panfilo Acerbi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Acerbi, 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: RFL 3 - Power of Three
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Acerbi 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.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Acerbi backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
Kai defending well as Acerbi loads up on a big left hand.
Kai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kai throws the left hand but Acerbi avoids the punch easily.
Acerbi throws a push kick but Kai slaps the foot to one side.
Kai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
A left and a right from Acerbi both land. Nice combination.
Kai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Acerbi there.
Acerbi misses with the combination.
Acerbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Acerbi misses with a body shot.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Acerbi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Acerbi there.
Kai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Acerbi lands a jab to Kai's midsection.
Acerbi misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kai throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Kai lands a head shot.
Kai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai loads up on a big right hand but Acerbi slips the punch.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Acerbi misses with a hook. Kai ducked under it nicely.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acerbi.
Kai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Acerbi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Acerbi scores with a jab to the head.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Acerbi moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Acerbi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Kai misses with a right hand
and Acerbi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kai's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai throws a head kick but Acerbi moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kai.#T2#
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Acerbi misses.
Acerbi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acerbi.
Kai throws a lazy uppercut
and Acerbi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Acerbi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kai throws a jab when Acerbi was well out of range.
Acerbi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acerbi.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acerbi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Acerbi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
Acerbi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acerbi just misses with a punch to the body.
Acerbi lands with a slapping head kick.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Acerbi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kai.
Acerbi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Acerbi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Acerbi throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Acerbi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Acerbi scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Kai is rocked!
Kai gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Acerbi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kai is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grandis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Acerbi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Acerbi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grandis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Acerbi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grandis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grandis is looking to score with low kicks.
Acerbi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Acerbi cracks Grandis with a good jab.
We've been informed that Acerbi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Grandis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Acerbi finds it's target.
Acerbi connects with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Acerbi, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acerbi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grandis.#ROC2#Grandis is rocked!
A big right from Grandis misses.
Acerbi throws out a counter right but Grandis avoids it with no problem.
Oh Grandis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grandis is aggressively charging in as Acerbi backs up avoiding any damage. Acerbi tosses out a jab and Grandis runs right into it face first! Grandis is out cold! Acerbi dropped down on all fours and is barking in Grandis's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Acerbi jabs Ghiotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Acerbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acerbi.#TD2#
Acerbi gets caught flat footed, as Ghiotto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Acerbi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acerbi wants to sweep here but Ghiotto controlling him for the moment.
Acerbi has a closed guard, preventing Ghiotto from standing up. #SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghiotto passes into side control.
Acerbi is trying to work for a sweep but Ghiotto has mounted him!#T1#
Acerbi wants to control but Ghiotto is having none of it.
Acerbi tries to reverse the position but Ghiotto maintains control.
Acerbi tries to improve his position but instead Ghiotto has taken his back!
Acerbi tries to escape the position.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Ghiotto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Acerbi trying to control the hands but Ghiotto won't let him. #T2#
Acerbi rolls, trying to escape but Ghiotto keeps control of the position.
Acerbi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Acerbi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Acerbi.
Acerbi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghiotto is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Acerbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghiotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Acerbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghiotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghiotto passes into half guard.
Ghiotto wants to stand up but Acerbi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto wants to stand up but Acerbi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Acerbi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ghiotto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriele Ghiotto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Acerbi misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Ghiotto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Acerbi did well to prevent Ghiotto getting side control.#SUB#
Acerbi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Ghiotto is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Acerbi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ghiotto pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is trying to escape the mount. #T1##SU2#
Ghiotto get's back to his feet.
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acerbi sprawls well. Acerbi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghiotto gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghiotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Acerbi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghiotto doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Acerbi to counter with a crisp jab.
Panfilo Acerbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriele Ghiotto.
Ghiotto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acerbi counters with a right hand to the body.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghiotto is breathing heavily.
Ghiotto takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping body kick lands there for Acerbi.
Acerbi with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Acerbi gets caught napping as Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown. Acerbi manages to retain guard.#T2##SUB#
Acerbi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ghiotto has picked Acerbi up and slammed him! Acerbi can't keep hold of the triangle and Ghiotto manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi is looking for a sweep.
Ghiotto working away.
Acerbi tries to bench press Ghiotto off him but Ghiotto keeps the position.
Acerbi manages to get back to half guard.
Acerbi wants to get back to full guard but Ghiotto has mounted him!
Acerbi is desperately trying to improve his position but Ghiotto has a good base and remains in mount.
Acerbi wants to hold on but Ghiotto pushes him away.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Acerbi is holding on tight.
Acerbi tries to hold on but Ghiotto postures up.#T3#
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Acerbi is holding on tight.
Ghiotto avoids the attempt from Acerbi to control.
Ghiotto is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Acerbi working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acerbi is working hard here to advance position.
Acerbi gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto prevents Acerbi from improving his position.
Ghiotto wants to stand but Acerbi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriele Ghiotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Acerbi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ghiotto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acerbi pinned against the cage. Acerbi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriele Ghiotto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Acerbi lands a nice hook to Ghiotto's body. Ghiotto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Acerbi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghiotto.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghiotto.
Acerbi tests Ghiotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acerbi scores with a hook to the body. Ghiotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Acerbi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghiotto.
Acerbi leaves Ghiotto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Acerbi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panfilo Acerbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriele Ghiotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Ghiotto moves out of range.
Ghiotto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghiotto moves out of range as Acerbi strikes.
Ghiotto misses with a takedown
and Acerbi counters with a series of strikes. Ghiotto will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##TD2#
Ghiotto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Acerbi on his heels. He'll look to pass Acerbi's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Acerbi working for a triangle but Ghiotto defends it easily.
Acerbi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghiotto wants to get up but he can't break Acerbi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Acerbi is looking for a triangle here but Ghiotto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Acerbi tries to buck Ghiotto off but Ghiotto is having none of it.#T2#
Acerbi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ghiotto's best efforts.
Acerbi has a hand on Ghiotto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ghiotto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Acerbi is looking to improve his position but Ghiotto isn't that keen on the idea.
Acerbi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ghiotto wants to stand but Acerbi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Acerbi trying to hold on to Ghiotto's head to control him but Ghiotto postures up.
It looks like Ghiotto is going to stand back up.
Acerbi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghiotto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Acerbi.
Acerbi manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Acerbi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ghiotto stacks Acerbi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ghiotto!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ghiotto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

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

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

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

Event: CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Acerbi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Tiernan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Tiernan lands.
Cathal Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.
Tiernan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Acerbi at a distance.
Acerbi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Tiernan avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Acerbi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiernan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Acerbi misses.
Tiernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan swings for the body but Acerbi moves out of range.
Acerbi scores with a jab.
Tiernan throws a body punch but Acerbi moves out of range.
Acerbi slips a jab from Tiernan.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi throws a right hand that misses
and Tiernan counters with a stiff right hand.
Acerbi lands with a shot to the body.
Tiernan takes a swing at Acerbi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Acerbi lands a nice shot that snaps Tiernan's head back.
Tiernan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Acerbi wants to slow Tiernan down by chopping away at his legs.
Decent striking displayed by Tiernan there.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Acerbi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Acerbi duly obliges.
Acerbi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Acerbi throws a solid leg kick but Tiernan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Acerbi.
Acerbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiernan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiernan misses.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Acerbi misses with a body shot
enabling Tiernan to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acerbi throws a head kick but Tiernan moves out of range.
Tiernan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Acerbi walks into a left hand.
Tiernan scores with a jab.
Acerbi moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Acerbi misses the target.#T2#
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiernan is just out of range.
Acerbi scores with a body shot.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan throws out a loose jab but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiernan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Acerbi counter with a right hand.
Acerbi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tiernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Acerbi ducks down to avoid it.
Acerbi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiernan throws a shot to the body.
Acerbi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Acerbi misses.
Tiernan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Acerbi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Acerbi takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Acerbi slips a straight right by Tiernan.
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tiernan in his tracks.
Tiernan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tiernan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Acerbi in his tracks.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiernan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but Acerbi slips the punch.
Acerbi scores with a punch to the head.
Crunch! Acerbi slams his shin into Tiernan's torso.
Acerbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiernan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut. Acerbi saw that one coming.
Acerbi works over Tiernan's head and body with a nice combination.
Tiernan throws a hook but Acerbi avoids it easily.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Tiernan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiernan slips under a jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi with a hook.
Tiernan jabs at Acerbi's body.
Acerbi takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Tiernan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Acerbi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiernan throws a body punch but Acerbi moves out of range.
Tiernan throws a good cross that connects.
Tiernan slips a jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
Acerbi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tiernan avoids the head kick by Acerbi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi throws a chopping leg kick but Tiernan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tiernan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiernan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Acerbi misses with an uppercut
and Tiernan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Tiernan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiernan.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cathal Tiernan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Acerbi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick and Tiernan moves out of range easily.
Tiernan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Acerbi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiernan lands a nice shot to the body.
Acerbi lands a really nice looking cross but Tiernan seems unphased.
Acerbi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Acerbi is rocked!
Tiernan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Acerbi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiernan scores with a nice strike.
Oh Acerbi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiernan tests Acerbi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan steps in with a hook that catches Acerbi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tiernan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Acerbi looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Tiernan!

Event: APEX 14
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
OBrien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Acerbi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
OBrien swings widly with a right hand
and Acerbi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acerbi.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws the left hand but OBrien avoids the punch easily.
Acerbi doesn't manage to clinch there - OBrien circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OBrien! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick
and OBrien counters with a left to the body.
Acerbi misses with a straight left.
Acerbi misses with a hook. OBrien ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Acerbi throws a hook but OBrien blocks it.
OBrien blocks a jab.
OBrien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Acerbi fails to land with a series of punches.
Acerbi throws a body punch but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Acerbi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OBrien scrambles back to his feet.
Acerbi misses with a kick to the body.
OBrien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Acerbi scores with a jab to the body.
Acerbi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OBrien's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Acerbi digs a good hook to OBrien's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Acerbi as he connects with a hook.
OBrien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acerbi.
OBrien feints the counter takedown.
Acerbi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and OBrien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Acerbi tries to clinch up.
It seemed like OBrien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Acerbi throws a nice head kick! #ROC#OBrien is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Acerbi engages and cracks OBrien with a massive lead left hook - OBrien tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Acerbi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: APEX 7
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Acerbi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sang Hun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acerbi misses with a straight right.
Sang Hun just misses with a punch to the body.
Sang Hun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Sang Hun throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Acerbi. Those never looked like landing.
Sang Hun swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sang Hun lands a nice looking kick to the body. Acerbi takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acerbi.
Sang Hun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.#CL#
Sang Hun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Acerbi tries a body shot but Sang Hun blocks it.
Sang Hun working aggressively here. #T1#
Acerbi lands a shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang Hun.
Acerbi misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Acerbi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sang Hun misses with some punches.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
Sang Hun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sang Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acerbi backwards.
A short left from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Acerbi controls the action.
Acerbi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sang Hun digs a right hand into Acerbi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acerbi's gas tank.
Sang Hun scores with a shot to the side of Acerbi's head.
Acerbi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sang Hun lands a right hand.
Acerbi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sang Hun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sang Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acerbi misses with some punches.
Sang Hun has a couple of punches blocked by Acerbi. #T2#
Sang Hun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Acerbi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
Sang Hun pushes Acerbi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sang Hun presses Acerbi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Acerbi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Sang Hun successfully pulls guard.
Sang Hun looking for a sweep. Not yet Sang Hun, not yet.
Acerbi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sang Hun is keeping the position for now.
Sang Hun controlling Acerbi's posture.
Sang Hun 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sang Hun seems keen to control Acerbi's posture.#SUB#
Sang Hun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Sang Hun looking for a guillotine here but Acerbi defends easily.
Sang Hun controls Acerbi momentarily but Acerbi frees himself.
Sang Hun wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Acerbi is now in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sang Hun is looking to control Acerbi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sang Hun avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sang Hun is defending against the submission attempts here by Acerbi.
Sang Hun controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joon Sang Hun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Acerbi pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Acerbi rushes Sang Hun and presses him up against the cage.
Sang Hun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Acerbi walks away with a smile on his face. Sang Hun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Sang Hun moves out of range.
As Acerbi backs away, Sang Hun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Acerbi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Acerbi tries to get set, Sang Hun tries to push him back and clinch up but Acerbi manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Sang Hun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi lands with a short shot to the head.
Sang Hun lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Acerbi decides to pull guard.
Sang Hun controlling from the top position.
Sang Hun looking to pass the guard.
Sang Hun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Acerbi can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Acerbi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sang Hun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sang Hun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sang Hun preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Acerbi working for a triangle but Sang Hun defends it easily.
Acerbi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sang Hun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sang Hun controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sang Hun prevents Acerbi from improving his position.
Sang Hun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Acerbi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sang Hun is looking to advance position but Acerbi won't allow it.
Acerbi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sang Hun manages to pass to mount!
Sang Hun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Acerbi is working to get back to half guard.
Sang Hun tries to control but Acerbi wriggling away. #T3#
Acerbi can't escape the position.
Sang Hun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Acerbi regains half guard.
Sang Hun is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sang Hun controlling from mount.
Sang Hun prevents Acerbi from getting the reversal.
Sang Hun controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Sang Hun tries to control but Acerbi wriggling away.
Sang Hun controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sang Hun wants to control the pace but Acerbi is squirming around nicely.
Acerbi gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joon Sang Hun dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Acerbi gets a clinch.
Sang Hun tries a body shot but Acerbi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sang Hun fails to land.
Acerbi lands a shoulder strike.
Sang Hun digs a right hand into Acerbi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acerbi's gas tank.
Acerbi wants to get back to striking at distance but Sang Hun won't allow it. #BC2#
Acerbi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Sang Hun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Sang Hun moves into range and clinches up with Acerbi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun scores with a hook to the body.
Acerbi is trying to push Sang Hun away but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sang Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acerbi backwards.
Sang Hun tries to work over Acerbi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sang Hun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Acerbi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Acerbi blocks an uppercut.
Sang Hun is working Acerbi over against the cage.
Sang Hun lands a nice shot to the body.
Acerbi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sang Hun lands a left hand.
Sang Hun scores with a hook to the body.
Sang Hun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Acerbis head.
A head punch on the inside from Acerbi fails to land. #TD#
Sang Hun pulls guard.
Sang Hun trying to keep a closed guard but Acerbi is proving a slippery customer.
Sang Hun seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sang Hun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sang Hun is trying to keep Acerbi in close. #SUB#
Sang Hun looking for a guillotine here but Acerbi defends easily. #T2#
Sang Hun wants to improve his position but instead Acerbi has moved into half guard.
Sang Hun trying to control but Acerbi postures up. #SUB2#
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here.
Acerbi wants to control but Sang Hun is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sang Hun trying to hold on to Acerbi's head to control him but Acerbi postures up.
Acerbi is keen to just control but Sang Hun is a slippery customer.
Joon Sang Hun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sang Hun wants to control but Acerbi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Acerbi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sang Hun has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Acerbi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sang Hun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Acerbi misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acerbi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sang Hun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Acerbi misses with a body shot
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Sang Hun clinches with his opponent.
Acerbi blocks a body shot from Sang Hun.
Acerbi is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acerbi.
Acerbi misses with the head strike.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sang Hun lands a right hand.
Panfilo Acerbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acerbi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joon Sang Hun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sang Hun 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joon Sang Hun!

Event: APEX 2
Date: Sep 16, 2023

Panfilo Acerbi had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 143.7, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Bantam Rooster was cancelled.

Event: SMFL 21 - O Brien vs. Hunt 3
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Acerbi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Acerbi.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Acerbi.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Acerbi.
Lee scores with a jab.
Acerbi misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Lee wants to counter with a clinch but Acerbi pushes him away.#CL2#
Lee darts in and clinches Acerbi up against the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acerbi misses with the head strike.
Acerbi is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee is working Acerbi over against the cage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC#
Acerbi breaks the clinch.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Acerbi blocks a leg kick.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Acerbi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Acerbi scores with a jab to the body.
Acerbi connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Lee rushes Acerbi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Lee lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Acerbi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acerbi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acerbi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Acerbi is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Acerbi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Acerbi is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Lee prevents Acerbi from getting the reversal.
Acerbi is working hard here to advance position.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee fails to advance to Acerbi's back.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee is continuing to stall.
Acerbi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
Acerbi is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Acerbi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Acerbi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Acerbi moves away and avoids it.
Lee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Acerbi misses with the head strike.
Acerbi misses with some punches.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Acerbi.
Acerbi wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it. #TD#
Acerbi pulls Lee into guard.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acerbi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard. #T1#
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Acerbi trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee moves into full mount! Acerbi won't be happy about that!
Acerbi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Acerbi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Acerbi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Acerbi is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Charles Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Acerbi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Acerbi has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Acerbi trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Acerbi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acerbi pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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 Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Acerbi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Acerbi throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Acerbi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Acerbi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Acerbi controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Lee pulls Acerbi into guard.
Acerbi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to sweep here but Acerbi controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Lee keeping full guard, as Acerbi tries to pass.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee pulls Acerbi in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Acerbi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! #REVB#
Acerbi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acerbi tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T2#
Lee is looking to advance position but Acerbi won't allow it. #SUB#
Acerbi actively working from the bottom here.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Acerbi!
Lee controlling from mount. #T3#
Lee avoids the attempt from Acerbi to control.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Acerbi is looking to get to half guard.
Acerbi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee is trying to stick to Acerbi's back but Acerbi is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Acerbi.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Acerbi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acerbi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SMFL 17 - Shields vs. Metharom
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##CL#
Acerbi has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acerbi.
Acerbi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acerbi.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Acerbi scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Acerbi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acerbi tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Acerbi motions for Chai to come forward. Acerbi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Acerbi lands a jab to Chai's midsection.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acerbi.
A quick step to the side and Acerbi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acerbi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Acerbi throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Eoin Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Acerbi connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Eoin Chai has been cut.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Acerbi misses.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai lands with a hook. Acerbi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
Acerbi misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acerbi wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Acerbi tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Acerbi.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Acerbi connects with a body shot.
Acerbi wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai connects with a jab.
Good work by Acerbi as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chai misses with a body punch
and Acerbi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai cracks Acerbi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Acerbi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Acerbi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Acerbi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Acerbi is rocked!
Chai cracks Acerbi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Acerbi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Chai pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Acerbi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eoin Chai!
A very excited looking Eoin Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMFL 14 - Chai vs. Kardi
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Acerbi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Acerbi throws out the jab.
Acerbi throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
Acerbi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Brien tries to counter by clinching up but Acerbi breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Acerbi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acerbi misses with a left hand
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
O Brien looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Acerbi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Acerbi misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Brien lands with a straight right. Acerbi didn't see that one coming.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acerbi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Brien throws a jab when Acerbi was well out of range.
O Brien slips under a jab.
O Brien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Acerbi.
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!
O Brien defending well as Acerbi loads up on a big left hand.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Brien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Acerbi.
A leg kick checked by O Brien.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Acerbi throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Brien is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Acerbi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Acerbi is looking to land body kicks.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acerbi throws a body kick that misses
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Acerbi swings widly with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a good low kick that Acerbi was not able to check.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
O Brien throws a quick counter head kick but Acerbi was just out of range.
Acerbi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Brien connects with an inside leg kick.
Acerbi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien throws a hook but Acerbi avoids it easily.#T2#
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Acerbi swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and O Brien holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
O Brien misses with a body punch.
Acerbi throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acerbi swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien misses with a body punch. #BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Acerbi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Brien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Brien takes one to the side of the head.
Acerbi misses with an uppercut.
O Brien fires out a quick counter leg kick but Acerbi just manages to avoid it.
O Brien lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Acerbi is rocked!
O Brien slips a jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
Acerbi throws a lazy uppercut
and O Brien counters with a huge left! Acerbi is in big trouble! He's backing up but O Brien isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Acerbi from any more damage. A dominating finish by O Brien!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles O Brien!
After winning the bout, Miles O Brien thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Acerbi, which made it look bad.
Acerbi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acerbi thumps Tucker with a low kick.
Tucker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Acerbi as he jumps to the side.
Tucker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Acerbi stuffs the takedown attempt from Tucker. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
Acerbi throws out a counter right but Tucker avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Acerbi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Acerbi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Acerbi tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Acerbi trying to control here.
Acerbi moves into full guard.
Tucker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tucker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Acerbi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tucker postures up.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses.
Tucker scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Acerbi looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
Tucker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Acerbi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acerbi's head.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Acerbi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Acerbi has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Acerbi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tucker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tucker works over Acerbi with some ground and pound from guard.
Acerbi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acerbi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Acerbi is looking for a triangle but Tucker pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Tucker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Acerbi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker is fighting to break Acerbi's control of his arms but Acerbi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tucker with a nice head shot there.
Acerbi is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
Tucker pushes down on Acerbi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Tucker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Acerbi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tucker.
Tucker is pressing down on Acerbi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Acerbi is holding on for now.
Acerbi is looking for a sweep. Tucker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Tucker is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Tucker is working for a kimura but Acerbi is defending it quite comfortably.
Tucker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Acerbi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tucker connects with a nice short shot to Acerbi's temple.
Acerbi gets full guard.
Tucker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tucker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Acerbi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Acerbi has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Acerbi takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.
Acerbi misses with a double jab.
Acerbi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Acerbi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Acerbi tests Tucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acerbi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Acerbi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Acerbi misses with a kick to the body.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Acerbi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Acerbi throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tucker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Acerbi sprawls and moves away.
Acerbi lands with an overhand left.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Acerbi clobbers Tucker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Acerbi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tucker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tucker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Acerbi.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acerbi lands a slapping body shot.
Acerbi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Acerbi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Tucker needs to keep his hands up - Acerbi had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acerbi cracks Tucker with an open hand slap.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Acerbi sprawls well.#KD2#
Acerbi drops Tucker with a beautiful combination! Tucker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Acerbi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Tucker is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Acerbi. Tucker shrugs it off though.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker walks straight into a right hand from Acerbi - that's dropped him! Acerbi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tucker from any more punishment! Tucker complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Panfilo Acerbi!
In defeat, Jerome Tucker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Growing up in my house, my father, who was a Pastor, said that violence was never the answer. Tonight I realised he was right. It was the question. It's always the question.'.

Event: SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Acerbi misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Eye misses the target.
Eye blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi misses with a few strikes there.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Acerbi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Acerbi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eye is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Acerbi misses with a right hand
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Acerbi thinking.
Acerbi just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Eye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Acerbi misses with a lunging right hand
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Acerbi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eye has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eye and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eye appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eye walks into a left hand.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Eye is just out of range.
Acerbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Eye misses its target.#T1#
Acerbi looks to land a left hand but Eye moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi throws a one two combo.
Acerbi swings for the body but Eye moves out of range.
Eye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Acerbi looks to throw the jab but Eye is out of range.
It looked like Eye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Acerbi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Acerbi is predictable there
and Eye counters with a stiff right hand.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Eye slips a straight right by Acerbi.
Acerbi throws an off balance right hand
and Eye counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eye. #T2#
Eye slips under a jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws an overhand right that lands on Eye's shoulder, as Eye tries to avoid the shot.
Eye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eye with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acerbi to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi throws an off balance right hand
and Eye counters with a three punch combo that has Acerbi backing up. Acerbi nods at Eye to acknowledge the strikes.
Acerbi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
Eye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Acerbi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Acerbi misses with a body punch
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi throws a lazy uppercut
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eye sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Acerbi throws a low kick, looking for Eye's leg but Eye calmly moves out of range.
Acerbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Acerbi misses with a jab to the body
letting Eye counter with a right hand.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Acerbi - just one landing.
Eye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Acerbi throws a lazy uppercut
and Eye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Acerbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi misses with a lunging right hand
and Eye counters with a nice uppercut.
Eye tries to move into range but Acerbi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Eye misses the target.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eye.
Acerbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab.
Eye with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Acerbi throws a jab when Eye was well out of range.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi misses with a right hand
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Acerbi thinking.
Acerbi takes a swing at Eye's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi throws out a powerful jab.
Eye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Eye 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Acerbi punishes Eye's body with a nice straight punch.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Eye on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Acerbi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eye looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Acerbi scores with a nice right hand.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Acerbi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi misses with a hook
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Acerbi thinking.
Eye takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Acerbi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eye throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Acerbi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eye momentarily. #ROC2#Eye is rocked!
Acerbi misses with a hook. Eye ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Acerbi misses the target.
A big right from Acerbi misses.
It looked like Eye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Eye moves out of range.
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
Acerbi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Acerbi throws a shot from downtown. Eye moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eye throws a big counter combination but Acerbi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Eye moves out of range. #T2#
Acerbi misses with an uppercut
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Acerbi misses
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Acerbi thinking.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
As Acerbi looks to move away, Eye throws a big counter combo but Acerbi just gets out of the way.
Acerbi throws a right hand that misses
and Eye counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Eye's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acerbi.
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!
Acerbi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acerbi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Acerbi tries to land a body kick
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi lands with an overhand left.#T3#
A low kick from Acerbi is predictable there
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Acerbi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Eye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi missing with a left hand there. Eye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Acerbi misses with a hook
and Eye counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acerbi tries to land a body kick
and Eye counters with a stiff right hand.
Acerbi misses with the body kick
letting Eye counter with a right hand. #T4#
Acerbi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Acerbi thows a leg kick but Eye checks it
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi digs a good body shot into Eye's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acerbi misses with a left hand
and Eye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acerbi tests Eye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eye staying out of range there.
Eye punishes Acerbi's body with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Acerbi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panfilo Acerbi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Eye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Acerbi cracks a nice hook into Eye's ribs.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
Acerbi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Acerbi cracks Eye with an open hand slap.
Oh Eye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eye gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Acerbi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: SMFL 4
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Acerbi avoids the head kick by Shibre.
Shibre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Acerbi.#CUT#It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Acerbi.
Shibre delivers a nice body kick.
Shibre throws a body punch but Acerbi moves out of range.
Acerbi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Biniyam Shibre has been cut.
Shibre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shibre throws a leg kick which misses Acerbi's front leg but catches the back leg as Acerbi tries to avoid it.
Shibre throws the kick towards the body but Acerbi avoids it.
Acerbi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shibre with a body shot.
Shibre throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Acerbi. That snapped Shibre's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shibre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Acerbi lands with a right that hurts Shibre. Shibre looks to clinch but Acerbi throws a short knee that drops Shibre. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Panfilo Acerbi!

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