Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1123 Honorio v Robson
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Desceosarrafo with a jab.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weight stuns Desceosarrafo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Weight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Desceosarrafo lands a lovely overhand right.
Weight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Desceosarrafo was well out of range. Poor timing from Weight.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo throws out a loose jab but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches up with Weight and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Desceosarrafo. #T1#
Desceosarrafo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Desceosarrafo, as that shot connected.
Desceosarrafo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weight on the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weight in his tracks. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Desceosarrafo connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Desceosarrafo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desceosarrafo prevents Weight from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Weight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Desceosarrafo lands a glancing blow to the side of Weight's head.
Weight slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Jab, jab by Desceosarrafo - just one landing.
Desceosarrafo blocks a jab.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo gets a clinch.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight is trying to break free.
Weight is trying to break the clinch but Desceosarrafo is controlling him.
I was talking to Weight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Weight tries to break free but Desceosarrafo pushes him back against the cage.
Weight is pushing Desceosarrafo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Weight misses its target.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Desceosarrafo.
Weight misses with a left hand
enabling Desceosarrafo to counter with a crisp jab.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Desceosarrafo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Desceosarrafo finds it's way through Weight's defenses.
Weight throws an overhand right that lands on Desceosarrafo's shoulder, as Desceosarrafo tries to avoid the shot.
Weight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Desceosarrafo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Desceosarrafo finds it's way round the side to connect with Weight's head.
Desceosarrafo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.
Weight is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Desceosarrafo is looking to clinch.
Weight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weight's head.
A cross from Desceosarrafo lands.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Desceosarrafo.
Weight lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Desceosarrafo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Desceosarrafo avoids the body shot from Weight.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Welter Weight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Weight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Desceosarrafo lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo has Weight up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Weight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight. #BC#
Weight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Desceosarrafo finds it's way through Weight's defenses. #T1#
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook.
Jab from Desceosarrafo.
Weight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Desceosarrafo with a hook.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Desceosarrafo.
Weight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Desceosarrafo counters with a straight right hand.
Desceosarrafo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Desceosarrafo there.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Desceosarrafo is out of range. #T2#
Desceosarrafo moves out of range as Weight strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desceosarrafo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches.
Weight has had enough of the clinch but Desceosarrafo keeps him there for the moment.
Weight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Weight is rocked!
Desceosarrafo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Weight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Desceosarrafo lands a nice uppercut.
Weight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Desceosarrafo dips a shoulder and cracks Weight with a mighty uppercut! Weight falls back against the cage and Desceosarrafo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Weight is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Desceosarrafo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: GAMMA#1113 Cleever v Kalske
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Richarlison throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into range and clinches up with Richarlison.#BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Richarlison looks to score with a jab to the body but Desceosarrafo is just out of range.
Richarlison looks to land a left hand but Desceosarrafo moved out of range nicely.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Richarlison avoids them all with ease.
Richarlison wants to counter with a clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him away.
Desceosarrafo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Desceosarrafo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Desceosarrafo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Desceosarrafo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richarlison has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Desceosarrafo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Richarlison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Desceosarrafo duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Richarlison catches Desceosarrafo right on the button with a cross.
Desceosarrafo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richarlison throws a shot from downtown. Desceosarrafo moves away and avoids it.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up.
Desceosarrafo lands an overhand right.
Richarlison swings widly with a right hand
and Richarlison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desceosarrafo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Desceosarrafo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Richarlison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richarlison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Desceosarrafo checks a leg kick.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Richarlison moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Richarlison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chris Richarlison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richarlison looks to land a right hand but Desceosarrafo moved out of range.
It looked like Desceosarrafo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Richarlison avoids nicely.
Richarlison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Richarlison connects with a body shot that sends Desceosarrafo's belly button to the back.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richarlison misses with a hook.
Richarlison connects with a solid leg kick.
Desceosarrafo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Richarlison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richarlison tries to break free but Desceosarrafo pushes him back against the cage.
Desceosarrafo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richarlison misses with the head strike. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richarlison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.
As Richarlison looks to move away, Desceosarrafo throws a big counter combo but Richarlison just gets out of the way.
Desceosarrafo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Desceosarrafo needs to keep his hands up - Richarlison had a free shot at his head there.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richarlison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Richarlison misses.
Richarlison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richarlison swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
Richarlison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richarlison misses with some punches.
Richarlison working aggressively here.
Desceosarrafo lands a right hand. #T3#
Desceosarrafo scores with a shoulder strike.
Richarlison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Desceosarrafo blocks an uppercut.
Richarlison tries to break free but Desceosarrafo pushes him back against the cage.
Desceosarrafo misses with the head strike. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richarlison connects with a single shot there.
Desceosarrafo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richarlison.
Richarlison connects with a body shot that sends Desceosarrafo's belly button to the back.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Richarlison lands an overhand right.
Richarlison blocks a jab.
Richarlison takes a swing at Desceosarrafo's ribcage but misses.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here. #CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richarlison misses with the head strike.
Richarlison swings wildly with an uppercut but Desceosarrafo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC2#
Richarlison manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richarlison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Richarlison.
Desceosarrafo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Desceosarrafo has been cut.
Richarlison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Desceosarrafo's sensitive parts.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Richarlison lands a jab to the head.
Richarlison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Richarlison looks to land a left hand but Desceosarrafo moved out of range nicely.
Desceosarrafo is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Richarlison does no damage.
Richarlison throws a solid leg kick but Desceosarrafo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richarlison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richarlison just misses with a punch to the body.
Richarlison connects with a crisp jab.
Desceosarrafo walks into a straight right hand from Richarlison.
Richarlison scores with a spinning back kick!
Desceosarrafo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Richarlison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Desceosarrafo'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.#R2#
Richarlison misses with a left hand
and Desceosarrafo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Richarlison. That snapped Desceosarrafo's head back.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richarlison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Desceosarrafo is rocked!
Richarlison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Desceosarrafo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richarlison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richarlison cracks Desceosarrafo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Desceosarrafo falls to his knees and Richarlison doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Richarlison!
Chris Richarlison spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#1106 Benjamin v Kruth
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Desceosarrafo counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Desceosarrafo off balance momentarily.
Desceosarrafo stalks Magomedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magomedov's face. Magomedov staggers backwards, shaken.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Desceosarrafo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Desceosarrafo moves his leg out of the way.
Desceosarrafo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov tries to work over Desceosarrafo's front leg with a kick but Desceosarrafo checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov throws a big counter head kick but Desceosarrafo avoids it with no problem.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.#T1#
Desceosarrafo slips under a jab.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Desceosarrafo throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Magomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Desceosarrafo backwards. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Desceosarrafo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Good shot there by Magomedov.
Desceosarrafo ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Desceosarrafo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Desceosarrafo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo moves away from the strike by Magomedov. #CL#
Desceosarrafo has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Desceosarrafo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Desceosarrafo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Magomedov. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Magomedov coming out on top.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Desceosarrafo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Desceosarrafo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Magomedov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Magomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magomedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Magomedov punishes Desceosarrafo's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Desceosarrafo walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Desceosarrafo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Desceosarrafo avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Desceosarrafo avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Desceosarrafo moves out of range of the body kick.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Desceosarrafo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Desceosarrafo moves out of range easily.
Desceosarrafo cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Desceosarrafo misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomedov counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Desceosarrafo has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desceosarrafo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
A short left from Desceosarrafo. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magomedov counters with a solid body kick.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov connects with a body shot that sends Desceosarrafo's belly button to the back.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Desceosarrafo checks it well.
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desceosarrafo throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desceosarrafo swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Desceosarrafo avoids it with no problem.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Desceosarrafo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Desceosarrafo slips the punch.#CL#
Magomedov gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desceosarrafo's elbow.
Desceosarrafo prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Desceosarrafo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Magomedov keeps control of Desceosarrafo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Desceosarrafo is just out of range.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov throws a fast counter high kick but Desceosarrafo manages to duck under it in time.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Desceosarrafo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Desceosarrafo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Desceosarrafo misses with a two punch combination.
Desceosarrafo moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
As Magomedov looks to move away, Desceosarrafo throws a big counter combo but Magomedov just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Desceosarrafo's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
A lazy left from Desceosarrafo finds it's target.#CL#
Desceosarrafo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
Desceosarrafo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Desceosarrafo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Desceosarrafo moves out of range easily.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Desceosarrafo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Desceosarrafo's hands.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Desceosarrafo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Desceosarrafo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
Magomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Desceosarrafo avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Desceosarrafo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Desceosarrafo gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Desceosarrafo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magomedov counters with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Desceosarrafo checks a low kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Desceosarrafo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Desceosarrafo misses.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomedov! But no joy.
Desceosarrafo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Desceosarrafo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Desceosarrafo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Desceosarrafo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.#T4#
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Desceosarrafo should have avoided that one.
Desceosarrafo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomedov connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#1098 Cormac v Oliver
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws an overhand right that lands on Norling's shoulder, as Norling tries to avoid the shot.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Desceosarrafo moves to clinch but Norling breaks away
and Norling counters with a body kick that stops Desceosarrafo in his tracks momentarily.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Norling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Norling thows a body kick. Desceosarrafo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch.#T1#
Desceosarrafo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norling.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Norling is having none of it.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Desceosarrafo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch but Norling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It appears Norling was looking to counter with a kick there.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo. #T2#
Desceosarrafo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch but Norling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Norling misses its target.
Norling slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norling. Norling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Desceosarrafo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
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!
Norling misses with a low kick.
Desceosarrafo slips under a jab from Norling.
Norling moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Norling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Norling lands a jab to the head.
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Norling with a series of wild strikes but Norling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Desceosarrafo was well out of range. Poor timing from Norling.
Desceosarrafo scores with a nice right hand.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Norling to counter with a crisp jab.
Desceosarrafo tests Norling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Desceosarrafo duly obliges.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ricardo Desceosarrafo has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norling.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Norling throws a body kick that misses.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norling.
Desceosarrafo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Norling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norling throws a quick counter kick to the body but Desceosarrafo avoids it.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo has Norling up against the cage in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo gets through Norling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desceosarrafo struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Norling moves out of range.
It appears Norling was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Desceosarrafo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Desceosarrafo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Norling swings for the body but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norling keeps the fight on the outside.
It appears Norling was looking to counter with a kick there.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norling circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norling cracks Desceosarrafo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination. Norling sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Norling is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Desceosarrafo avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desceosarrafo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norling circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Desceosarrafo misses with a two punch combination.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Norling avoids it well.
Nice cross by Norling.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Norling with a series of wild strikes but Norling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo checks a low kick from Norling.
Desceosarrafo scores with a three punch combo!
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desceosarrafo misses with an uppercut
enabling Norling to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Desceosarrafo scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desceosarrafo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Norling avoids nicely.
Norling is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Desceosarrafo throws a big shot that misses.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Norling avoids nicely.
Norling fires out a quick counter leg kick but Desceosarrafo just manages to avoid it.
Desceosarrafo is breathing heavily.
Norling throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Norling finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Norling throws a hook but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Desceosarrafo ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Desceosarrafo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norling.
Norling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Norling misses with a wild body shot.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norling counters with a nice low kick that buckles Desceosarrafo's knee momentarily.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Norling throws a body kick that misses.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
Norling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norling jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Norling avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Norling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Desceosarrafo.
Norling walks into a straight right hand from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norling is looking for a counter combo.
Norling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desceosarrafo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norling is looking to counter with head kicks.
Norling throws a head kick but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Norling scoring well with a low kick there.
Norling misses with a leg kick.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norling seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
Norling scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Desceosarrafo'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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Norling avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Desceosarrafo darts in trying to clinch
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Norling avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling slips under a jab.
Norling quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Desceosarrafo is looking to clinch.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norling circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Norling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo darts in trying to clinch
and Norling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Desceosarrafo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norling lands a nice looking body kick.
A cross from Norling lands.
Norling lands an overhand right.
Norling lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Desceosarrafo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Norling dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
After the fight, Nils Norling was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 1083 Danger vs Krylov
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
Desceosarrafo leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Pizziconi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Desceosarrafo was covering up waiting for the punch and Pizziconi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pizziconi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Pizziconi stands up from Desceosarrafo's guard - Pizziconi perhaps looking for a knockout.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Pizziconi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Desceosarrafo circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Desceosarrafo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi takes one on the button.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pizziconi ducks under a wild hook from Desceosarrafo.
Pizziconi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desceosarrafo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Pizziconi counters by clinching up.
Desceosarrafo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Desceosarrafo.
A short uppercut from Desceosarrafo.
Pizziconi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Desceosarrafo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Desceosarrafo both land. Nice combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Desceosarrafo's half guard.
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Pizziconi clinches with his opponent.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Desceosarrafo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Pizziconi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Pizziconi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desceosarrafo misses with the head strike.
Pizziconi prevents Desceosarrafo from breaking the clinch.
Pizziconi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo won't allow it. #T3##BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pizziconi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Pizziconi slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo working aggressively here.
Desceosarrafo tries to break the clinch but Pizziconi is controlling the position.
Pizziconi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Desceosarrafo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Desceosarrafo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pizziconi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##TD#
Pizziconi gets a double leg takedown into Desceosarrafo's guard.

Desceosarrafo has his feet on Pizziconi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Pizziconi with a series of wild strikes but Pizziconi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Pizziconi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Desceosarrafo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Desceosarrafo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pizziconi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Desceosarrafo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desceosarrafo tries to escape but Pizziconi is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Desceosarrafo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Desceosarrafo misses the jab.
Desceosarrafo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo circles away.
A nice side step and Desceosarrafo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pizziconi is defended easily by Desceosarrafo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Desceosarrafo feints a jab promting Pizziconi to slip. Desceosarrafo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pizziconi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desceosarrafo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Pizziconi and presses him up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo pushes Pizziconi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Pizziconi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Desceosarrafo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pizziconi fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pizziconi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pizziconi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pizziconi clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo just leaning against Pizziconi, taking a breather.
Pizziconi tries to score a body lock takedown but Desceosarrafo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Desceosarrafo lands with a right to the head.
Desceosarrafo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pizziconi circles away quickly and effectively.
Pizziconi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Pizziconi with a series of wild strikes but Pizziconi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pizziconi on the side of the head. #CL#
Pizziconi has managed to clinch.
Pizziconi wants a takedown but no success here.
Pizziconi misses with a punch to the body.
Pizziconi wants a takedown.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Desceosarrafo to work.
Pizziconi blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Desceosarrafo has a couple of punches blocked by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Desceosarrafo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Desceosarrafo prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo darts in and clinches Pizziconi up against the cage.#TD#
Pizziconi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Desceosarrafo uses from the top position. #SU2#
Desceosarrafo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pizziconi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pizziconi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Desceosarrafo misses with an uppercut
and Pizziconi counters with a series of strikes. Desceosarrafo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pizziconi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pizziconi wants to land a leg kick but Desceosarrafo is out of range.
Pizziconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Desceosarrafo defends well and Pizziconi ends up having to push Desceosarrafo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pizziconi wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Desceosarrafo is trying to break the clinch but Pizziconi has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo forces Pizziconi back against the cage and clinches.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Desceosarrafo can't break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pizziconi controls his hands. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desceosarrafo scores with a decent looking hook.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pizziconi dives in and grabs Desceosarrafo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo pushes down on Pizziconi's head and hops out.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pizziconi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Desceosarrafo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches.
Pizziconi blocking some punches.
Desceosarrafo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Desceosarrafo can't break the clinch. #BC#
Pizziconi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Pizziconi ducks under and follows up with a left that Pizziconi also avoids with ease.
Desceosarrafo missing with a left hand there. Pizziconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Desceosarrafo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pizziconi has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi wants to clinch but Desceosarrafo slips to the side
and Desceosarrafo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Desceosarrafo's half guard.

Desceosarrafo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1##CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes Pizziconi back into the cage.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Pizziconi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pizziconi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pizziconi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Desceosarrafo throws out the jab.
Pizziconi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pizziconi wants to take the fight to the mat but Desceosarrafo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pizziconi backwards. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pizziconi's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Pizziconi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Pizziconi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Desceosarrafo missing with a left hand there. Pizziconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Desceosarrafo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Desceosarrafo circles away easily
enabling Desceosarrafo to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
Pizziconi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Desceosarrafo fails to land.
Desceosarrafo lands a body shot.
Desceosarrafo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pizziconi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Pizziconi circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Pizziconi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Desceosarrafo's waist but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch.
Pizziconi throws a series of punches but Desceosarrafo avoids them all with ease.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Desceosarrafo but Desceosarrafo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Desceosarrafo scores with a sloppy right hand. Pizziconi should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo moves into range and clinches up with Pizziconi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pizziconi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Desceosarrafo walks away with a smile on his face. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Desceosarrafo is fending him off so far but Pizziconi persists. Nope, Desceosarrafo circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes Pizziconi back into the cage.
Pizziconi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Desceosarrafo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo effectively controlling the action here.
Desceosarrafo gets underhooks to prevent Pizziconi's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pizziconi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Desceosarrafo's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Desceosarrafo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: SYN 1077 Sampson vs Prometheus
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Redman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Desceosarrafo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redman shoots in for a double leg but Desceosarrafo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Desceosarrafo! But no joy.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Redman ducks under and follows up with a left that Redman also avoids with ease.
Redman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Redman walks into a straight right hand from Desceosarrafo.
Redman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desceosarrafo as he jumps to the side.
Desceosarrafo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch successfully.
Redman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Desceosarrafo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redman is trying to drag Desceosarrafo to the mat but Desceosarrafo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desceosarrafo is stalling here.
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Desceosarrafo. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Redman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Redman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Desceosarrafo!
Redman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Redman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman landing strikes from the mount and Desceosarrafo is in trouble!
Redman trying to control but Desceosarrafo is having none of it.
Desceosarrafo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T2#
Redman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Desceosarrafo is looking to escape.
Redman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Desceosarrafo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #ES2#
Desceosarrafo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Desceosarrafo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redman.
Redman missing with a left hand there. Desceosarrafo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
letting Redman counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Redman misses with a looping right.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redman throws a looping overhand right but Desceosarrafo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Redman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redman.#T3#
Desceosarrafo swats away the attempt to clinch by Redman.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Redman misses the target.
Desceosarrafo throws out a counter right but Redman avoids it with no problem.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Redman avoids it well.
Redman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redman connects with a right hand. Desceosarrafo shakes it off.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Redman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Redman manages to end up in side control.
Redman lands a few punches from side control.
Redman prevents Desceosarrafo from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Desceosarrafo is not content to let Redman control the position.
The strikes coming from Redman are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Desceosarrafo down.
Redman tries to score with some ground and pound. Desceosarrafo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Desceosarrafo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Desceosarrafo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Redman is controlling him well.
Redman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Desceosarrafo is pushing Redman's head away, looking to escape. Redman manages to hold on to the position though.
Redman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Desceosarrafo some visible discomfort.
Redman lands some shots froms side control.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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 Stu Redman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good shot there by Desceosarrafo.
Redman slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from Desceosarrafo.
Redman throws a poor cross that misses
and Desceosarrafo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desceosarrafo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redman.
Desceosarrafo misses with a two punch combination.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redman to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redman shoots in for a double leg but Desceosarrafo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Desceosarrafo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desceosarrafo misses with a two punch combination.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Redman moves out of range. #T1#
Desceosarrafo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redman. #TD#
Desceosarrafo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Redman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Redman is working Desceosarrafo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Redman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Redman stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Desceosarrafo has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Redman manages to get his head free but now Desceosarrafo has transitioned to an armbar! Redman grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Desceosarrafo! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: HZN 20 Marek v Noeigati
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Desceosarrafo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Egyptian.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Egyptian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Desceosarrafo is able to avoid easily.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egyptian circles away quickly and effectively.
Egyptian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Desceosarrafo just manages to avoid it.
Desceosarrafo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Egyptian tries to clinch up.
Desceosarrafo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Desceosarrafo throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Desceosarrafo lands a two punch combo.
Desceosarrafo looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Desceosarrafo moves in looking to clinch but Egyptian pushes him off.
Desceosarrafo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian throws a low kick, looking for Desceosarrafo's leg but Desceosarrafo calmly moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Egyptian ducks under and follows up with a left that Egyptian also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desceosarrafo looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Egyptian ducks under and follows up with a left that Egyptian also avoids with ease.
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well. #T1#
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up but Egyptian circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Egyptian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Desceosarrafo off balance momentarily.
Desceosarrafo needs to keep his hands up - Egyptian had a free shot at his head there.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egyptian keeps Desceosarrafo at a distance using the push kick.
Desceosarrafo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egyptian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Egyptian throws a good cross that connects.
Egyptian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Desceosarrafo on the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses. #CL#
Egyptian clinches up with Desceosarrafo and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egyptian.
Our sources have told us that Egyptian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desceosarrafo blocks an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo wants to break free but Egyptian has control.
Egyptian working Desceosarrafo over with knees to the body.
Egyptian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Egyptian prevents Desceosarrafo from breaking the clinch.
Desceosarrafo blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Egyptian lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Egyptian, pushing him back against the cage.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Egyptian moves out of range as Desceosarrafo strikes.
Desceosarrafo takes one to the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian throws a low kick, looking for Desceosarrafo's leg but Desceosarrafo calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desceosarrafo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Egyptian tried to counter with a leg kick but Desceosarrafo avoided it.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Desceosarrafo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Desceosarrafo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Desceosarrafo.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Desceosarrafo blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Egyptian misses with the head strike.
Egyptian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egyptian tried to score with a low kick but Desceosarrafo checks it.#T4#
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Egyptian avoids nicely.
Egyptian catches Desceosarrafo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Desceosarrafo misses with an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Desceosarrafo's sensitive parts.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Desceosarrafo's leg. Desceosarrafo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Desceosarrafo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Egyptian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Egyptian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Egyptian tries to keep at a distance but Desceosarrafo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Egyptian stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Desceosarrafo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Desceosarrafo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Desceosarrafo lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
That's time! Egyptian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Egyptian and presses him up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo lands a hook that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Desceosarrafo can do to turn this around?
Egyptian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Desceosarrafo blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo instigates a clinch.
Egyptian can't find room to land a body shot as Desceosarrafo controls the action. #BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
Desceosarrafo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Egyptian is looking to score with low kicks.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Desceosarrafo is out of range.
Egyptian slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Egyptian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Egyptian coming out on top.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Egyptian with a series of wild strikes but Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egyptian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian throws a low kick but Desceosarrafo avoids it.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Egyptian ducks under and follows up with a left that Egyptian also avoids with ease.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Egyptian, pushing him back against the cage.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo lands with a right to the head.
Desceosarrafo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Desceosarrafo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Egyptian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Desceosarrafo backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Egyptian lands a knee to the body.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Egyptian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Desceosarrafo.#BC#
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Desceosarrafo moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Desceosarrafo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Desceosarrafo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
A low kick lands for Egyptian.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Egyptian avoids them all with ease.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egyptian circles away quickly and effectively.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Desceosarrafo.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Egyptian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Desceosarrafo misses the target.
Egyptian jabs Desceosarrafo right on the nose. Desceosarrafo blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Desceosarrafo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It appears Egyptian was looking to counter with a kick there.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
Desceosarrafo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Egyptian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian is looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo is avoiding it.
Desceosarrafo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Egyptian closes the distance and clinches.
Desceosarrafo managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Desceosarrafo working aggressively here.
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to striking at distance but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Desceosarrafo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desceosarrafo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Egyptian lands a jab to the head.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Egyptian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Egyptian.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Desceosarrafo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Egyptian lands with a good body shot.
Desceosarrafo checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Egyptian scores with a head kick. Desceosarrafo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A leg kick checked by Desceosarrafo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian lands a high kick!
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egyptian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Desceosarrafo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Egyptian back to the cage. Desceosarrafo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Egyptian with a series of wild strikes but Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
Desceosarrafo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egyptian circles away quickly and effectively.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Desceosarrafo throws a big shot that misses.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Egyptian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Egyptian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Desceosarrafo under the eye.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Desceosarrafo is having none of it.
Desceosarrafo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Desceosarrafo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Desceosarrafo down. #CL#
Egyptian closes the distance and pushes Desceosarrafo back into the cage.
Desceosarrafo has Egyptian pushed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Egyptian misses with a body punch.
Desceosarrafo is looking to break free of the clinch but Egyptian has double underhooks. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
Desceosarrafo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Egyptian misses with a kick to the body.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Desceosarrafo.
Egyptian is looking to slow Desceosarrafo down with leg kicks.
Desceosarrafo throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Desceosarrafo.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Desceosarrafo is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo gets a clinch.
Desceosarrafo can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #T2#
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Egyptian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Desceosarrafo. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Egyptian.
A telegraphed right hand from Desceosarrafo misses the target.
Egyptian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Desceosarrafo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Egyptian gets a clinch.
Desceosarrafo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Desceosarrafo blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch up but Egyptian keeps it at a distance.
Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo pushes Egyptian up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo letting Egyptian take a breather here.
Desceosarrafo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Desceosarrafo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Desceosarrafo down.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Desceosarrafo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Desceosarrafo down.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Desceosarrafo avoids it.#T4#
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Desceosarrafo moves out of range easily.
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Desceosarrafo keeps it at a distance.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch but Egyptian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Desceosarrafo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horus Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Desceosarrafo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Egyptian closes the distance and pushes Desceosarrafo back into the cage.
Desceosarrafo tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Desceosarrafo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Horus Egyptian.
Well Egyptian 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
Our winner, Horus Egyptian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage. #CL2#
McFistface moves into range and clinches up with Desceosarrafo.#BC2#
McFistface escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo avoids the head kick by McFistface.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to score with a low kick but Desceosarrafo moves his leg out of the way.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McFistface misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Desceosarrafo throws a shot from downtown. McFistface moves away and avoids it.
McFistface is looking to clinch.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Desceosarrafo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Desceosarrafo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McFistface eats them both and turns towards Desceosarrafo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches up with McFistface and pushes him back against the cage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desceosarrafo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McFistface jumps guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from McFistface fails to land. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McFistface pushes Desceosarrafo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
McFistface pulls guard effortlessly.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desceosarrafo is one step ahead there.
Desceosarrafo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
McFistface working a defensive guard here.
Desceosarrafo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
McFistface pulls Desceosarrafo in close to prevent any damage.
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Desceosarrafo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet but McFistface is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Desceosarrafo keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but McFistface is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFistface slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Desceosarrafo has managed to clinch.
Desceosarrafo stops a takedown attempt from McFistface. #T4##BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFistface throws a nice outside leg kick.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab
and McFistface counters with a series of strikes. Desceosarrafo will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Desceosarrafo has McFistface up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
McFistface gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Desceosarrafo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface is working for takedown but Desceosarrafo is calmly controlling the position for now.
McFistface fails to pull guard. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Desceosarrafo does it's job there.
Desceosarrafo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Desceosarrafo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFistface can do to turn this around?#CL2#
McFistface moves into the clinch.
McFistface fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Desceosarrafo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Desceosarrafo is looking to control McFistface's arms but McFistface gets an underhook and turns him. Now Desceosarrafo has his back to the cage.
Desceosarrafo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush McFistface with a series of wild strikes but McFistface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFistface throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Desceosarrafo misses the target.
Desceosarrafo slips a jab and a cross from McFistface.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
McFistface has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFistface lands a head kick! #T1#
Desceosarrafo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFistface.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that McFistface avoids nicely.
McFistface scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Desceosarrafo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Desceosarrafo cracks McFistface with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McFistface shoots in but Desceosarrafo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Desceosarrafo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McFistface is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Desceosarrafo with a body shot.
McFistface misses with a head kick. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes McFistface back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Desceosarrafo.
McFistface wants to take the fight to the mat but Desceosarrafo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface blocks an uppercut.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.#T2#
McFistface can't break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFistface jumps guard but Desceosarrafo stands there with McFistface around his waist. McFistface gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McFistface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFistface drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Desceosarrafo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from McFistface. Those never looked like landing.
McFistface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
McFistface tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo won't allow it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on McFistface's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McFistface drives through and clinches with Desceosarrafo against the cage.
Desceosarrafo throws a head punch that misses.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McFistface tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo holds him up against the cage and eventually McFistface drops back down to his feet.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook. McFistface ducked under it nicely.
As Desceosarrafo backs off McFistface throws a huge counter combo but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it all.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
McFistface dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him off.
Desceosarrafo lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Desceosarrafo forces McFistface back against the cage and clinches.
McFistface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Desceosarrafo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFistface throws the kick towards the body but Desceosarrafo avoids it.
Desceosarrafo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Desceosarrafo - just one landing.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab but it's blocked by McFistface.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
McFistface tries to keep at a distance but Desceosarrafo has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Desceosarrafo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
McFistface misses the shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Desceosarrafo has McFistface up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
McFistface jumps into guard, dragging Desceosarrafo to the mat.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but instead McFistface has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Desceosarrafo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Desceosarrafo. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses. #T1##CL2#
McFistface gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Desceosarrafo pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
McFistface let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes McFistface back into the cage.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a left hand but McFistface moved out of range nicely.
Desceosarrafo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Desceosarrafo avoids a kick to the body.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface throws a nice looking combination but Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
McFistface gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McFistface has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Desceosarrafo after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
McFistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Desceosarrafo circles away.
McFistface swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and McFistface counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Desceosarrafo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but McFistface avoids it well.
McFistface is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
McFistface lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Desceosarrafo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desceosarrafo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFistface.
Desceosarrafo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
McFistface is looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo is avoiding it. #CL#
Desceosarrafo drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
McFistface jumps guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes McFistface back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Desceosarrafo.#T4#
McFistface is looking to take this one to the mat.
McFistface fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desceosarrafo tries a body shot but McFistface blocks it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
McFistface throws a counter combo.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McFistface clinches.
Desceosarrafo avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Desceosarrafo, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: HZN 9 Ivanovic v McBean
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Xanthopoulos is looking for the big counter here.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xanthopoulos counters with a one-two to the body.
Desceosarrafo misses with a left hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xanthopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.
Xanthopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1##CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes Xanthopoulos back into the cage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xanthopoulos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Desceosarrafo smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Desceosarrafo pushes Xanthopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo stalling against the cage.
Desceosarrafo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Xanthopoulos gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a head punch that misses.
Xanthopoulos jumps guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Desceosarrafo fails to land. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Desceosarrafo pushes Xanthopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Desceosarrafo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches.
Desceosarrafo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.#T3#
Xanthopoulos tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo won't allow it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches.
Desceosarrafo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Xanthopoulos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos gets control of Desceosarrafo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Xanthopoulos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Desceosarrafo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Desceosarrafo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Xanthopoulos is trying to hold Desceosarrafo in close to prevent damage but Desceosarrafo has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Xanthopoulos is controlling the position.
Xanthopoulos is looking to control Desceosarrafo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xanthopoulos avoid being mounted?
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Xanthopoulos has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Xanthopoulos uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Xanthopoulos has a closed guard, preventing Desceosarrafo from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Desceosarrafo avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Xanthopoulos is looking for the big counter here.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is winning the standup battle so far.
Desceosarrafo lands an overhand right.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Desceosarrafo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Xanthopoulos avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xanthopoulos takes a swing at Desceosarrafo's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Desceosarrafo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1##CL2#
Xanthopoulos moves into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xanthopoulos is working for takedown but Desceosarrafo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Desceosarrafo has a couple of punches blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo tries to work over Xanthopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xanthopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range as Xanthopoulos strikes.
Desceosarrafo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Xanthopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a straight left.
Desceosarrafo misses with a two punch combination.
Desceosarrafo lands a head shot.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination. Xanthopoulos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desceosarrafo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xanthopoulos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Desceosarrafo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desceosarrafo looking to stall.
Xanthopoulos prevents a body shot from Desceosarrafo. #T3#
Desceosarrafo lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos jumps guard and drags Desceosarrafo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Desceosarrafo is looking to stand up but Xanthopoulos won't let him.
Desceosarrafo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but instead Xanthopoulos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Xanthopoulos content to stall in guard here.
Desceosarrafo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xanthopoulos can do to turn this around?#T4#
Xanthopoulos wants to pass the guard but Desceosarrafo is keeping the position.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos'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#
Desceosarrafo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Desceosarrafo coming out on top.
A big left from Desceosarrafo misses. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo tries a body shot but Xanthopoulos blocks it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Xanthopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xanthopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Desceosarrafo drives through and clinches with Xanthopoulos against the cage.
Xanthopoulos is trying to drag Desceosarrafo to the mat but Desceosarrafo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Desceosarrafo. #T1#
Xanthopoulos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
Xanthopoulos blocking some punches.
Desceosarrafo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Xanthopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desceosarrafo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo has Xanthopoulos pushed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xanthopoulos tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo holds him up against the cage and eventually Xanthopoulos drops back down to his feet.
Desceosarrafo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Desceosarrafo lands an uppercut.#BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Xanthopoulos avoids nicely.
As Desceosarrafo backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Desceosarrafo rushes Xanthopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Xanthopoulos is working an open guard so Desceosarrafo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo lands a jab to the head.
Desceosarrafo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Desceosarrafo forces Xanthopoulos back against the cage and clinches.
Xanthopoulos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Xanthopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Xanthopoulos blocks a body shot from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo misses with a body punch.
Desceosarrafo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xanthopoulos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Desceosarrafo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xanthopoulos is trying to drag Desceosarrafo to the mat but Desceosarrafo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch successfully. #T4##TD2#
Xanthopoulos gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Xanthopoulos is taking a breather. Desceosarrafo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Desceosarrafo is keeping him busy. #ES#
Desceosarrafo kicks off Xanthopoulos and gets to his feet.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Desceosarrafo, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Diego thuds his shin into the meat of Desceosarrafo's side.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Desceosarrafo moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.
Desceosarrafo lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego lands a nice hook to Desceosarrafo's body. Desceosarrafo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desceosarrafo moves away.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo is looking for the big counter here.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Desceosarrafo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo has closed the distance and engaged Diego in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diego's efforts to push away.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Desceosarrafo cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Desceosarrafo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desceosarrafo unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Diego connects with the punch.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Desceosarrafo.
And Diego counters with a quick kick to the body but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desceosarrafo avoids the body shot from Diego.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Diego thinks about countering with a head kick.
Diego throws a body punch but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Desceosarrafo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Desceosarrafo has been cut.
Desceosarrafo works over Diego's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab
and Diego counters with a good low kick that Desceosarrafo was not able to check. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab
and Diego counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo looks winded!
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Diego slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Diego digs a good hook to Desceosarrafo's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Desceosarrafo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Diego slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diego is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance but Diego moves to the side
and Diego counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Desceosarrafo is rocked!
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Desceosarrafo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo is breathing heavily.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here. #T1#
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Desceosarrafo is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Desceosarrafo throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Diego!
Sam Diego seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Voluspa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Desceosarrafo, pushing him back against the cage.
Voluspa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Voluspa has Desceosarrafo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Voluspa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Desceosarrafo tumbling to the mat - Voluspa dives into Desceosarrafo's guard.
Voluspa scoring with some ground and pound.
Voluspa won't allow Desceosarrafo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa postures up in Desceosarrafo's guard and throws a big left but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desceosarrafo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voluspa looking to sit in guard and control but Desceosarrafo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Desceosarrafo pushes his legs off easily.
Voluspa wants to sweep here but Desceosarrafo controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Desceosarrafo wants to get up but he can't break Voluspa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Voluspa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa stops Desceosarrafo from getting back to his feet.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Voluspa seems to be working for a kimura but Desceosarrafo defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo kicks Voluspa off and gets back to his feet.
Voluspa shoots in but Desceosarrafo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Desceosarrafo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Voluspa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Desceosarrafo.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voluspa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Desceosarrafo prevents it.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desceosarrafo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Voluspa looking for a takedown. #TD#
Voluspa is trying to trip Desceosarrafo. He has hold of a leg but Desceosarrafo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Voluspa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand but Voluspa is controlling the position. #T3#
Voluspa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Desceosarrafo's guard.
Desceosarrafo is looking to escape.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but Desceosarrafo dodges it nicely.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Desceosarrafo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa.
Desceosarrafo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Desceosarrafo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voluspa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voluspa prevents Desceosarrafo from standing back up.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa slips a nice elbow through Desceosarrafo's hands, connecting with Desceosarrafo's forehead.
Desceosarrafo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up here but Voluspa is controlling him well.
Voluspa throwing shots but Desceosarrafo is blocking nicely.
Desceosarrafo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa.
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Desceosarrafo cracks Voluspa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Voluspa has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Desceosarrafo.
Voluspa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
Desceosarrafo lands an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Voluspa moves into the clinch successfully.
Desceosarrafo looking to stall.
Desceosarrafo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Voluspa rushes Desceosarrafo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voluspa avoiding damage as Desceosarrafo throws knees to the body. #TD#
Desceosarrafo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Voluspa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Desceosarrafo to the mat. Desceosarrafo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Desceosarrafo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voluspa.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Desceosarrafo as he avoids it easily.
Voluspa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
Voluspa dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
Voluspa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Desceosarrafo gets underhooks to prevent Voluspa's takedown attempt.
Desceosarrafo stops a takedown attempt from Voluspa. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Voluspa avoids them all with ease.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Desceosarrafo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Voluspa with a series of wild strikes but Voluspa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desceosarrafo as he jumps to the side.
Desceosarrafo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Voluspa is having none of it.
Desceosarrafo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voluspa wants to clinch.
Desceosarrafo unleashes a big counter combination but Voluspa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voluspa.
Desceosarrafo lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Voluspa moves out of range as Desceosarrafo strikes.
Voluspa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo. #TD#
Voluspa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nori Voluspa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voluspa lands strikes from half guard.
Voluspa stalling away here and it's allowed Desceosarrafo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Voluspa won't allow Desceosarrafo to get back to his feet.
Voluspa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa lands a couple of elbows.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet but Voluspa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voluspa stands up over Desceosarrafo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Desceosarrafo has momentary wrist control but Voluspa slips an elbow through the middle.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Desceosarrafo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desceosarrafo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Desceosarrafo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Voluspa wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Voluspa is trying to pull guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Desceosarrafo has a couple of punches blocked by Voluspa.
Voluspa tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo holds him up against the cage and eventually Voluspa drops back down to his feet.
Voluspa wants a takedown. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Voluspa looking to score a takedown here. Desceosarrafo is defending well but Voluspa drives through and ends up in Desceosarrafo's guard.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voluspa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Voluspa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Desceosarrafo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Desceosarrafo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Desceosarrafo! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Voluspa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Desceosarrafo decides to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Voluspa with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Voluspa clinches up with Desceosarrafo and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Desceosarrafo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Voluspa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Voluspa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Desceosarrafo throws Voluspa to one side and escapes!
Desceosarrafo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Voluspa has Desceosarrafo up against the cage in a clinch.
Voluspa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Desceosarrafo fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch.
Voluspa is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desceosarrafo stalling the fight. #T1##BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Voluspa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Voluspa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Voluspa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voluspa is looking for a takedown.
Voluspa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Desceosarrafo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Desceosarrafo tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Desceosarrafo to the ground. Desceosarrafo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Desceosarrafo shows good takedown defense.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Desceosarrafo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a straight left.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Desceosarrafo's waist but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Desceosarrafo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Voluspa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo has one foot on Voluspa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Desceosarrafo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Voluspa slips a jab from Desceosarrafo.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Voluspa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt.
Desceosarrafo thuds his right hand into Voluspa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Voluspa dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Voluspa feints and as Desceosarrafo raises his hands in defense, Voluspa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Voluspa advances to half guard.
Voluspa misses with a head shot. Desceosarrafo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Voluspa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Desceosarrafo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa stands up over Desceosarrafo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses.
Voluspa distracts Desceosarrafo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Desceosarrafo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voluspa is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Voluspa works over Desceosarrafo with some ground and pound from guard.
Voluspa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Voluspa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Voluspa 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.
Desceosarrafo keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Desceosarrafo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Voluspa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Voluspa takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Desceosarrafo 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Smyth dives in and grabs Desceosarrafo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo pushes down on Smyth's head and hops out.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Smyth avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Desceosarrafo.
Smyth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Desceosarrafo defends well and Smyth ends up having to push Desceosarrafo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smyth working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Desceosarrafo lands a left and a right that send Smyth crashing to the mat, dazed. Desceosarrafo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Smyth is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smyth is holding his hands too far apart here. Desceosarrafo throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Smyth is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Desceosarrafo.
Come on Desceosarrafo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Livingstone is looking to break free of the clinch but Desceosarrafo has double underhooks. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Livingstone walks into a jab.
Livingstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo scores with a three punch combo!
Livingstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Livingstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Livingstone moves in looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him off.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Livingstone.
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!#CL2#
Desceosarrafo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Livingstone, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Desceosarrafo.
Livingstone wants to clinch up but Desceosarrafo keeps it at a distance.
Desceosarrafo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Livingstone backs up against the cage. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches up with Livingstone and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination. Livingstone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Livingstone gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Livingstone is trying to break free.
Desceosarrafo lands a shoulder strike.
Desceosarrafo pushes Livingstone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Livingstone misses with a combination
and Desceosarrafo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Livingstone is rocked!
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Livingstone tries to circle away but Desceosarrafo has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Desceosarrafo on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Desceosarrafo clobbers Livingstone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Livingstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Livingstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Desceosarrafo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo drives through and clinches with Livingstone against the cage. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Desceosarrafo. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Livingstone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Desceosarrafo defending well as Livingstone loads up on a big left hand.
Livingstone moves in looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him off.
Nice cross by Desceosarrafo.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo has managed to clinch.
Livingstone has had enough of the clinch but Desceosarrafo keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Livingstone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Livingstone get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Livingstone stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Desceosarrafo runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2023

#R1#
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Soares moves into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares wants a takedown but no success here.
Soares is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soares has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Desceosarrafo is trying to break the clinch but Soares has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Soares gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Desceosarrafo regains guard.
Desceosarrafo keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Desceosarrafo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares.
Soares throws a strike but Desceosarrafo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Desceosarrafo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soares is proving hard to escape from.
Soares controlling Desceosarrafo's posture.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand but Soares has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soares is on top in guard. #REVR#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet but Soares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soares wants to control from the top but Desceosarrafo keeps moving.
Desceosarrafo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares.
Soares lands a couple of elbows.
Soares wants to control from the top but Desceosarrafo keeps moving.
Soares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet but Soares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soares wants to control from the top but Desceosarrafo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Soares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Desceosarrafo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Desceosarrafo's head.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soares's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
Desceosarrafo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desceosarrafo misses with a lunging right hand
and Soares counters with a two punch combo.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Desceosarrafo manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo has Soares up against the cage in a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand.
Soares lands a jab to Desceosarrafo's midsection.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch up but Soares keeps it at a distance.
Soares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Soares lands an overhand right.
Soares lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Soares instigates a clinch.
Soares can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbervan Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Soares gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soares landing with the ground and pound.
Soares chips away with some ground and pound.
Soares is stalling in the full guard.
Soares won't allow Desceosarrafo to get back to his feet. #T4#
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soares scoring with punches to the head and body.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Soares landing with the ground and pound.
Soares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soares looking to sit in guard and control but Desceosarrafo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but instead Soares has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Desceosarrafo wants to stand but Soares is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbervan Soares dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Desceosarrafo in a clinch.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Desceosarrafo can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilbervan Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Soares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soares cracks Desceosarrafo with a good jab.
Desceosarrafo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Soares dives in and scores a takedown into Desceosarrafo's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Desceosarrafo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soares is controlling him.
Soares working some strikes from top position.
Desceosarrafo keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Soares throws a big right hand that misses.
Soares is looking to work some ground and pound but Desceosarrafo has wrist control.
Soares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Soares lands a couple of elbows.
Gilbervan Soares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soares is in close to Desceosarrafo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but Soares is having none of it.
Soares distracts Desceosarrafo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soares stops Desceosarrafo from standing up.
Desceosarrafo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Soares lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Desceosarrafo is keeping the position.
Soares pushing down on Desceosarrafo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Desceosarrafo tries to kick Soares off but Soares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Soares winds up and cracks Desceosarrafo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Soares wants to control but Desceosarrafo is keeping him busy.
Desceosarrafo taking some punishment here, with Soares in his half guard.
Soares working over Desceosarrafo with some ground and pound. Desceosarrafo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Desceosarrafo is rocked!
Soares working the head and body with strikes.
Desceosarrafo is still in real trouble! Can Soares finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo tries to kick Soares off but Soares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Soares is taking a breather. Desceosarrafo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soares is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Desceosarrafo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Soares fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Desceosarrafo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Soares! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Desceosarrafo unleashes a big counter combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez cracks Desceosarrafo with a good jab.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Desceosarrafo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Desceosarrafo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Desceosarrafo up against the cage.#TD#
Sanchez is trying to trip Desceosarrafo. He has hold of a leg but Desceosarrafo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sanchez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez distracts Desceosarrafo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desceosarrafo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez won't allow Desceosarrafo to get back to his feet.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Desceosarrafo's head.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sanchez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Desceosarrafo. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez wants a takedown. #T2#
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Desceosarrafo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Desceosarrafo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Desceosarrafo tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez has Desceosarrafo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Desceosarrafo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Desceosarrafo controls his hands. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Desceosarrafo lands a two punch combo.
Desceosarrafo is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.#CL#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Desceosarrafo.#T4#
Sanchez wants a takedown. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez has Desceosarrafo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Desceosarrafo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Desceosarrafo. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to stall. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desceosarrafo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Desceosarrafo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Sanchez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Desceosarrafo's guard.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Desceosarrafo wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanchez.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.
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!
Desceosarrafo scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.#TD#
Sanchez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Desceosarrafo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Desceosarrafo manages to escape to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Desceosarrafo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Desceosarrafo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samuel Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desceosarrafo throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Desceosarrafo, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Desceosarrafo is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Desceosarrafo. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez is trying to drag Desceosarrafo to the mat but Desceosarrafo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Desceosarrafo's ribcage. Desceosarrafo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Desceosarrafo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desceosarrafo working aggressively here.
Desceosarrafo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Desceosarrafo throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Desceosarrafo pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to stall but Desceosarrafo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desceosarrafo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Desceosarrafo misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez jabs Desceosarrafo right on the nose. Desceosarrafo blinks but takes it well.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Desceosarrafo backwards.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Desceosarrafo fails to land.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samuel Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Desceosarrafo lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Desceosarrafo prevents it. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Desceosarrafo back into the cage.#T1#
Desceosarrafo stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desceosarrafo ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo has managed to clinch. #TD#
Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Desceosarrafo can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Desceosarrafo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Desceosarrafo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##ES2#
Desceosarrafo pushes Sanchez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Desceosarrafo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Desceosarrafo cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Desceosarrafo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #T3#
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Desceosarrafo.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Desceosarrafo pinned against the cage. Desceosarrafo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.#T4##CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Desceosarrafo or not.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Desceosarrafo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Desceosarrafo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Sanchez.
I think Desceosarrafo 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2023

#R1##CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hamada breaks from the clinch.
Hamada tries to clinch up but Desceosarrafo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamada takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Desceosarrafo drops Hamada with a beautiful combination! Hamada stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Desceosarrafo is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Desceosarrafo.
Hamada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hamada misses with a combination
enabling Desceosarrafo to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Hamada is rocked!#CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch successfully.
Hamada is still on wobbly legs! Can Desceosarrafo finish him?#BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Hamada moves out of range.
Hamada seems to have recovered his senses.
Hamada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamada misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desceosarrafo is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Hamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Desceosarrafo.
As Hamada looks to move away, Desceosarrafo throws a big counter combo but Hamada just gets out of the way.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desceosarrafo. #CL#
Desceosarrafo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Hamada moves out of range.
Hamada tries to clinch but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Hamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo feints a jab promting Hamada to slip. Desceosarrafo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hamada slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamada.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamada is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Hamada misses.
Hamada misses with a low kick as Desceosarrafo jumps back.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Hamada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Hamada responds with a good body kick, but Desceosarrafo manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hamada gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Desceosarrafo working aggressively here. #T2#
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Desceosarrafo has him pressed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo misses with some punches.
Hamada dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hamada throws a head punch that misses.
Hamada has Desceosarrafo pushed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamada is defending well for now.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamada slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Desceosarrafo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Hamada moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Desceosarrafo. Hamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Hamada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range of the strikes.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range of the body kick.
Desceosarrafo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desceosarrafo is looking for a counter combo.
Hamada dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Desceosarrafo lands with a nice combination. Hamada backs away looking to recover.#CUT#That has opened up Ryo Hamada's cut even more.
Desceosarrafo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hamada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Desceosarrafo.#KD#
Desceosarrafo lands a left and a right that send Hamada crashing to the mat, dazed. Desceosarrafo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hamada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Desceosarrafo is trying to defend but Hamada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Desceosarrafo is staying active underneath Hamada, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Desceosarrafo pushes Hamada off looking to stand but Hamada dives back in and keeps control.
Hamada wants to take a breather but Desceosarrafo is having none of it.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand.
Hamada is trying to control the action in half guard but Desceosarrafo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand back up but Hamada is controlling him #SUB2#
Hamada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamada prevents Desceosarrafo from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Desceosarrafo.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desceosarrafo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamada can do to turn this around?
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamada throws a leg kick which misses Desceosarrafo's front leg but catches the back leg as Desceosarrafo tries to avoid it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hamada.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Desceosarrafo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Desceosarrafo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamada is defending well for now.
Hamada is trying to maintain a safe position but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and turns Hamada into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hamada fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Hamada moves in looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him off.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Desceosarrafo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up
and Hamada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Hamada avoids it well.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Hamada does no damage.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desceosarrafo moves away.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hamada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Desceosarrafo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Desceosarrafo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hamada finds it's way round the side to connect with Desceosarrafo's head.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Hamada is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Hamada looks to land a combination but Desceosarrafo avoids it well.
Hamada tries to clinch but Desceosarrafo is having none of it.
Hamada throws a combination that misses
and Desceosarrafo counters with a stiff right hand.
Desceosarrafo throws a hook but Hamada avoids it easily.
Hamada throws a series of strikes that have Desceosarrafo backpedaling.
Hamada tries to clinch but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that misses
and Hamada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamada is looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo is avoiding it.
It looked like Desceosarrafo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Desceosarrafo moves away from the strike by Hamada.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hamada wants to get back to striking at distance but Desceosarrafo won't allow it. #T3#
Hamada can't break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo gets through Hamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Desceosarrafo is keeping busy.#BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamada tries to bum rush Desceosarrafo with a series of wild strikes but Desceosarrafo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamada misses with a double jab.
Desceosarrafo is looking for a counter combo.
Desceosarrafo scores with a one two! Hamada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#The cut above Ryo Hamada's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
Hamada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamada keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Hamada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hamada throws a sloppy head kick
and Desceosarrafo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamada unleashes a big counter combination but Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Desceosarrafo lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desceosarrafo lands with a straight right. Hamada didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Hamada tries to keep at a distance but Desceosarrafo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desceosarrafo is defending well for now.
Desceosarrafo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Desceosarrafo scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Hamada with a series of wild strikes but Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination that misses
and Hamada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Desceosarrafo blocks a head kick by Hamada.
A swing and a miss from Desceosarrafo.
A swing and a miss from Desceosarrafo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Hamada does no damage.
Desceosarrafo 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.
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 Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
enabling Hamada to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hamada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Desceosarrafo has closed the distance and engaged Hamada in a clinch.
Hamada can't break the clinch.
Hamada is trying to break the clinch but Desceosarrafo has him pressed against the cage.
Hamada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches.
Hamada wants to get back to striking at distance but Desceosarrafo won't allow it.
Desceosarrafo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hamada wants to break free but Desceosarrafo has control.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Hamada wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Hamada.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hamada.
Hamada is looking for the big counter here.
Hamada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Hamada with a series of wild strikes but Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Hamada with a series of wild strikes but Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Hamada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hamada misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.
Desceosarrafo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo throws a big counter combination but Hamada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo looks to clinch
and Hamada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamada lands a nice hook to Desceosarrafo's body. Desceosarrafo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch there but Hamada circles away.
Hamada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Desceosarrafo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hamada in his tracks.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab when Hamada was well out of range.
Hamada scores with a jab. Desceosarrafo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Hamada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desceosarrafo slows down the pace here.
A short right from Desceosarrafo.
Hamada tries to break free but Desceosarrafo pushes him back against the cage.
Hamada is looking to break free of the clinch but Desceosarrafo has double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up but Hamada circles away and keeps his distance.
Desceosarrafo misses with a left hand
and Hamada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Desceosarrafo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Desceosarrafo lands a two punch combo.
Hamada tries to clinch up but Desceosarrafo circles away and keeps his distance.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Hamada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Desceosarrafo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hamada tries to clinch up but Desceosarrafo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches up with Hamada and pushes him back against the cage.
Desceosarrafo is trying to break free.#BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes Hamada back into the cage.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Hamada lands but Desceosarrafo takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Desceosarrafo has been cut.
Desceosarrafo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hamada throws a nice looking combination but Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Desceosarrafo, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

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