Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Pulse 55 - Mercer vs Palmares
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Lupertazzi throws out a powerful jab.
Vicky looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lupertazzi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lupertazzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lupertazzi lands with a cross.
Lupertazzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vicky has time to react.
Lupertazzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vicky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vicky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lupertazzi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupertazzi digs a good body shot into Vicky's ribs.
Lupertazzi lands an overhand right.
Diego Lupertazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lupertazzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Lupertazzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupertazzi lands with a hook. Vicky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Lupertazzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupertazzi.#ROC#
Vicky is rocked!
Lupertazzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vicky is still on wobbly legs! Can Lupertazzi finish him?
Vicky loses concentration momentarily and Lupertazzi pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Vicky crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Lupertazzi finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego Lupertazzi!

Event: USFC 129
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Contonio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contonio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walker's head.
Walker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Walker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Contonio misses with a right hand
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Contonio misses the jab.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Contonio counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Contonio closes the distance and clinches.
Contonio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walker pushes Contonio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Contonio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Walker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Contonio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Contonio throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Walker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Contonio catches Walker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Contonio. Those never looked like landing. #T1##CL2#
Contonio moves into the clinch.
Contonio lands with a right to the head.
Contonio misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Contonio lands a body shot. #BC#
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Contonio lands a head shot.
Contonio shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Walker throws a counter high kick but Contonio was just alert enough to avoid it.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
John Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Contonio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker looks to land a combination but Contonio avoids it well.
Contonio tries to land a leg kick but Walker saw it coming and moves away.
Contonio moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
Walker with a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contonio tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Contonio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Walker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Contonio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Contonio. Walker shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Contonio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contonio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walker. That one must have hurt.
Walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Contonio responds with a good body kick, but Walker manages to step out the way in time.
Contonio throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Walker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Walker blocks a head kick by Contonio. #T3#
Walker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Walker scores with a spinning back kick!
Contonio moves out of range of the body kick.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Contonio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Contonio misses.
A shot to the liver by Walker. Beautiful body shot.
Walker misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Contonio misses.
Contonio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Contonio moves out of range of the body kick.
Contonio looks for the body kick but Walker saw that one coming.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Contonio manages to avoid it.
Walker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Contonio.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contonio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Contonio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Contonio counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Contonio does no damage.
Walker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Walker slips under a jab.
Walker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Contonio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Contonio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Contonio misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Walker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Walker lands with an overhand left.
Contonio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walker. That one must have hurt.
Contonio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Contonio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Contonio's hands.
Contonio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contonio avoids a kick to the body.
Contonio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Contonio is looking to clinch.
Walker scores with a head kick. Contonio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Walker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Contonio moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contonio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker throws a quick counter head kick but Contonio was just out of range.
Walker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Contonios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Contonio blocks a head kick by Walker.
Contonio misses with a straight right.
Walker tried to counter with a leg kick but Contonio avoided it.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Contonio can do to turn this around?
Contonio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Contonio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walker throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Contonio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Contonio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Contonio has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Contonio.
Contonio digs a good hook to Walker's body.
Contonio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Contonio lands with a kick to the temple. Walker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker tries to land a front kick but Contonio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walker lands a body shot.
Contonio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Contonio ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Contonio cracks a nice hook into Walker's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Contonio avoids the head kick by Walker.
Contonio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walker throws a head kick but Contonio moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contonio. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Contonio will feel that in the morning.
Contonio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Contonio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Walker.
Contonio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##CL2#
Contonio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walker misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Contonio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Walker
and Contonio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contonio blocks a head kick by Walker.
Nice uppercut lands for Contonio. That snapped Walker's head back.
Contonio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker takes a swing at Contonio's ribcage but misses.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Contonio tests Walker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Contonio avoids the body shot from Walker.
Contonio scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Contonio tries to clinch up.
Contonio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Contonio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Contonio tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Contonio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walker throws a push kick but Contonio slaps the foot to one side.
John Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Contonio tries to clinch up.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Contonio with an uppercut!
Contonio lands a jab.
A low kick from Walker is predictable there
letting Contonio counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Walker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Contonio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker swings for the body but Contonio moves out of range.
Contonio unleashes a big counter combination but Walker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Contonio lands with an overhand left.
Contonio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Contonio connects with a body shot.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walker backing away here, and Contonio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Walker works Contonio's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contonio avoids the head kick by Walker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contonio.
Walker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Walker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Contonio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Contonio closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.#BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Contonio.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Contonio's head but Contonio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Contonio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Walker.
Contonio moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Contonio!
Contonio scores with a spinning back kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Contonio lands with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Contonio.
Walker throws a series of punches but Contonio moves out of range.
Contonio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Contonio manages to avoid it.
Contonio lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Contonio doesn't seem phased though.
Contonio tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Contonio wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker lands an overhand right.
Contonio avoids the head kick by Walker. #T3#
Walker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Contonio throws a push kick but Walker slaps the foot to one side.
Walker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Contonio clinches.
I was talking to Walker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Contonio fails to land the takedown.
Walker is looking for a counter combo.
Walker swings for the body but Contonio moves out of range.
Contonio wants to slow Walker down by chopping away at his legs.
Walker thows a body kick. Contonio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Contonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Walker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Contonio.
Contonio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
A head kick by Contonio misses
and Walker counters with a two punch combo.
Contonio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contonio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Contonio misses with a straight left.
Contonio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Contonio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Contonio.
Contonio lands a slapping body shot.
Eva Contonio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Contonio scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Walker!
John Walker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: UGD 35:Wax Vs Westlund
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicodemo is just out of range.
Massey throws a jab when Nicodemo was well out of range.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot
and Massey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Nicodemo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Massey working hard to break the clinch.
Nicodemo misses with a body punch.
Massey tries to work over Nicodemo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicodemo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Massey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicodemo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Massey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nicodemo closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Massey.
Nicodemo swings wildly with an uppercut but Massey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicodemo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicodemo.#T1#
Nicodemo tries to work over Massey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicodemo tries a body shot but Massey blocks it.
Nicodemo scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicodemo has a couple of punches blocked by Massey.
Nicodemo misses with the head strike.
Massey blocks an uppercut.
Nicodemo has Massey pressed against the cage, preventing Massey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nicodemo tries to throw a body punch but Massey avoids it by throwing Nicodemo back against the cage.
Nicodemo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Massey. #BC#
Massey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicodemo avoids the head kick by Massey.
Nicodemo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Massey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Massey throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicodemo.
Massey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicodemo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massey throws out the jab. #T2#
Nicodemo thuds a left hand into Massey's body.
Massey misses with a combination
and Nicodemo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicodemo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Massey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nicodemo throws a body punch but Massey moves out of range.
Massey throws a big shot that misses.
Nicodemo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nicodemo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Massey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Massey takes one on the button.
Massey sizes up Nicodemo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicodemo avoids the body shot from Massey.
Massey ducks right into an uppercut from Nicodemo.
Massey moves forwards but Nicodemo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
A slow jab from Massey misses its intended target.
Nicodemo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nicodemo duly obliges.
Nicodemo tries to clinch there but Massey circles away.
Massey misses the jab.
Nicodemo swinging wildly here.
Massey throws a combination. Nicodemo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Massey misses with a straight right.
Massey catches Nicodemo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicodemo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Massey looks to land a left hand but Nicodemo moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicodemo! But no joy.
Massey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicodemo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Massey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Massey scores with a jab.#T4#
Nicodemo moves out of range of the body kick.
Nicodemo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Massey with a body shot.
Massey stuns Nicodemo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicodemo lands a jab.
Nicodemo looks to score with a jab to the body but Massey is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nicodemo.
Massey thuds his right hand into Nicodemo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicodemo misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Nicodemo. That snapped Massey's head back.
Massey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Massey throws a head kick but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Nicodemo slips under a jab.
Massey connects with a right hand. Nicodemo shakes it off.
Massey misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Nicodemo clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Giovanni Nicodemo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Nicodemo moves into the clinch successfully.
Nicodemo pushes Massey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicodemo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Massey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nicodemo can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Massey. #BC#
Massey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Massey cracks Nicodemo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Massey misses with a straight right.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Nicodemo counters with a left to the body.
Nicodemo throws a body shot but no joy.
Massey moves out of range as Nicodemo strikes.
Nicodemo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicodemo there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nicodemo finds it's way through Massey's defenses.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Massey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicodemo throws a lazy uppercut
and Massey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Nicodemo misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Massey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nicodemo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nicodemo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Nicodemo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Massey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nicodemo misses with a hook.
Massey 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.
Nicodemo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rob Massey is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicodemo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicodemo lands a right hook to the body.
Nicodemo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nicodemo tries to clinch up but Massey circles away and keeps his distance.
Massey connects with a single shot there.
Massey wants to slow Nicodemo down by chopping away at his legs.
Massey moves out of range of the strikes.
Massey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nicodemo momentarily.
Massey misses with a low kick.
Nicodemo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massey.
A little jabbing left from Nicodemo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicodemo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Massey swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicodemo.
Massey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Massey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicodemos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nicodemo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Massey circles away quickly and effectively.
Massey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nicodemo jabs at Massey's body.
Nicodemo swings for the body but Massey moves out of range.
Nicodemo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Massey.
A lazy left from Massey finds it's target.
Massey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicodemo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Massey lands with a cross.
Nicodemo is looking to clinch.
Massey misses with a straight right.
Massey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nicodemo in his tracks.
Nicodemo digs a good body shot into Massey's ribs.
Massey throws a series of punches but Nicodemo avoids them all with ease.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicodemo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Nicodemo gets a clinch.
Massey tries to circle away but Nicodemo has him pinned against the cage.
Nicodemo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Massey backwards.
Nicodemo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Massey's elbow. #BC#
Massey breaks the clinch.
Nicodemo misses the shot to the body.
Massey thinks about countering with a head kick.
Massey misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Massey misses with a looping left.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Nicodemo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Massey throws a chopping leg kick but Nicodemo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Massey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nicodemo has time to react.#CL2#
Nicodemo has managed to clinch.
Massey struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicodemo controls his hands.
Nicodemo lands a left hand. #BC#
Massey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Massey misses with a left hand
and Nicodemo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicodemo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Massey finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicodemo's head.
Massey misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Nicodemo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Giovanni Nicodemo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Massey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicodemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicodemo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Massey doesn't seem bothered though.
Massey looks to throw the jab but Nicodemo is out of range.
Massey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo swings for the body but Massey moves out of range.
Massey throwing a counter right hand but Nicodemo manages to avoid it.
Massey cracks Nicodemo with an open hand slap.
Nicodemo throws a body punch but Massey moves out of range.
Massey throws an overhand right that lands on Nicodemo's shoulder, as Nicodemo tries to avoid the shot.
Nicodemo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Nicodemo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nicodemo pushes Massey up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicodemo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicodemo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicodemo misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Nicodemo pushes Massey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicodemo pushes off an throws an elbow but Massey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nicodemo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Massey.
Nicodemo misses with a punch to the body.
Nicodemo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Massey blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Massey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Massey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicodemo.
Massey is looking for a counter combo.
Massey lands a nice looking body shot.
Massey 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. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Massey checks a leg kick.
A big right from Massey misses.
Jab by Massey.
Massey loads up on a big right hand but Nicodemo slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massey throws a body punch but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Nicodemo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massey connects with the punch.
Massey checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Massey.
Nicodemo misses with a right hand
and Massey counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicodemo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Massey manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nicodemo misses with a looping right.
Massey throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicodemo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicodemo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicodemo tests Massey's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Nicodemo has Massey up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicodemo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicodemo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Massey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicodemo wants to counter the offense by Massey and move into the clinch position.
Nicodemo is looking to clinch.
Massey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Massey throws a chopping leg kick but Nicodemo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice jab there from Massey.
Massey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Nicodemo throws a leg kick
and Massey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Massey cracks Nicodemo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nicodemo closes the distance and clinches.
Nicodemo throws a head punch that misses.
Nicodemo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nicodemo fails to land.
Massey looking to slow down the pace here.
Nicodemo misses with an elbow strike.
Massey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Massey blocks a body shot from Nicodemo.
Giovanni Nicodemo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Massey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rob Massey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massey takes a swing at Nicodemo's ribcage but misses.
Nicodemo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Massey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

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 Rob Massey.
I think Nicodemo 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: USFC 124
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Contonio misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Glover looks to land a left hand but Contonio moved out of range nicely.
Contonio slips a jab from Glover.
Glover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Contonio.
Glover lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Contonio lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Glover clinches. #BC2#
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Contonio misses with a hook. Glover ducked under it nicely.
Glover misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Contonio counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Glover has clasped his hands together around Contonio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Glover blocks the strikes from Contonio. #T1#
The referee asks Glover politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Glover prefers to stall for the moment though.
Contonio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Glover working away.
Glover controls the position.
Glover trying to control the position but Contonio is working away.
Contonio tries to bench press Glover off him but Glover keeps the position.
Glover controls the position from side control.
Contonio is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Glover staying calm.
It looks like Glover might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Glover trying to control the position but Contonio is working away.
Contonio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glover taking a breather here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Contonio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Contonio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Contonio slips the punch.
Glover looks to land a left hand but Contonio moved out of range nicely.
Contonio throwing a counter right hand but Glover manages to avoid it.
Contonio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover looks to land a right hand but Contonio moved out of range.
Glover scores with a hook.
Contonio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Glover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Contonio to the mat! Contonio manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Contonio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glover trying to control but Contonio is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Contonio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Glover is aware though and is defending well.
Glover lands a couple of digs.
Contonio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glover manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Glover is trying to control the position but Contonio postures up.
Contonio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Contonio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Glover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glover bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Contonio's guard. #REVB#
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!
Glover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Contonio is keeping the position for now.
Glover is pushing down on Contonio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Contonio is fighting to maintain full guard but Glover has managed to sneak the leg through.
Glover tries to pass to full mount but Contonio defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Glover dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Glover doesn't manage to clinch there - Contonio circles away.
It looked like Contonio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Don Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover lands a jab to the nose.
Glover on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Glover throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glover feints and then cracks Contonio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Contonio down.
Glover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Glover feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Contonio is looking for a triangle here but Glover uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Contonio is looking to regain half guard here but Glover keeps moving and retains side control.
Glover remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover wants to control but Contonio is keeping him busy. #T1#
Glover lands an elbow.
Glover trying to control the action but Contonio is working from the bottom.
Don Glover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Contonio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Glover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Contonio keeps working.
Contonio tries to control but Glover manages to take his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Glover doesn't have the hooks in and Contonio manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Contonio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Contonio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Contonio tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
Glover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Glover performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Contonio looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Glover pushes past his half guard into mount!
Contonio in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Glover can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Contonio is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contonio can't escape the position. #T3#
Contonio wants to hold on but Glover pushes him away.
Glover raining down shots from the mount!
Glover wants to control the pace but Contonio is squirming around nicely.
Contonio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Glover landing strikes, looking to finish!
Glover takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Glover looking to finish Contonio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Contonio!
Glover in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Glover landing strikes from the mount and Contonio is in trouble!
Glover controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Glover connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Glover can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Contonio is looking to escape.
The referee warns Contonio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Contonio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Glover breaks from Contonio's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover lands a heavy elbow.
Glover prevents Contonio from getting the reversal.
Contonio is squirming around, avoiding Glover's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Contonio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Contonio misses with a body kick.
Contonio connects with a body shot.
Contonio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Glover. Beautiful body shot.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Contonio stalks Glover and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Glover's face. Glover staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
Contonio throws an overhand right that lands on Glover's shoulder, as Glover tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Contonio. Those never looked like landing.
Glover throws a right hand that Contonio ducks under and follows up with a left that Contonio also avoids with ease.
Glover throws a leg kick but Contonio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Contonio avoids the head kick by Glover.
Contonio looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
Glover tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Contonio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Contonio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Glover.#CL2#
Glover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glover lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Glover gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Contonio regains guard.
Contonio can't keep his opponent in guard - Glover advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Glover prevents Contonio from improving his position.#SUB#
Contonio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Glover seems content to control.
Glover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Contonio has hold of Glover's hands but Glover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Contonio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Glover is trying to control the action in half guard but Contonio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Contonio wants to sweep but Glover has passed to side control!
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!
Glover working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Glover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Contonio keeps working.
Contonio is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Glover in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Contonio is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Glover tries to advance to mount but Contonio denies him.
Contonio taking punishment in the form of punches.
Contonio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Contonio is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Glover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Contonio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Contonio wants to improve his position but Glover is controlling well.
Glover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Glover prevents Contonio from improving his position.#SUB#
Contonio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eva Contonio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Glover slows the pace down in half guard.
Glover wants to take a breather but Contonio is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glover 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Glover!

Event: PLMMA 34
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Ilmarinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cinotti pinned against the cage. Cinotti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Cinotti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Cinotti postures up.
Cinotti scoring with punches from side control.
Ilmarinen taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinotti moves into full mount!
Cinotti raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Ilmarinen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Asko Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Cinotti's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cinotti!

Event: PLMMA 34
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Watanabe missing with a left hand there. Impallomeni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Impallomeni shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Watanabe is trying to defend but Impallomeni finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Impallomeni wants to work for an arm triangle but Watanabe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Impallomeni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Watanabe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Impallomeni.
Watanabe trying to keep a closed guard but Impallomeni is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impallomeni throws a big right hand that misses.
Impallomeni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Impallomeni stands and throws Watanabe's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Impallomeni working the body and head with strikes.
Impallomeni postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Impallomeni crashes against the mat.
Impallomeni cracks Watanabe with a big right hand but Watanabe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Watanabe is trying to improve his position.
Impallomeni working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watanabe can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Impallomeni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watanabe, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Impallomeni is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watanabe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Watanabe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Impallomeni.
Watanabe 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.#T2#
Impallomeni lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Watanabe down.
Impallomeni has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Watanabe!
Watanabe holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Impallomeni tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Impallomeni is landing with some decent strikes but Watanabe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Impallomeni unloading with bombs!
Watanabe can't escape the position.
Impallomeni with a couple of short strikes.
Impallomeni lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Watanabe is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Impallomeni! Watanabe is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zenone Impallomeni!

Event: Alliance Wars R4: Wildcard
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Rem is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Rem rushes Jeffries and presses him up against the cage.
Jeffries lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Rem has been cut.
I was talking to Jeffries 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jeffries throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rems head.
Rem trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jeffries .
Jeffries lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Rem is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Sam Rem's cut even more.
Jeffries lands an elbow inside that Rem shrugs off.
Rem is still on wobbly legs! Can Jeffries finish him?
Jeffries has Rem pressed against the cage. He pushes Rem back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Jeffries throws a beautiful elbow that sends Rem crashing to the floor! Jeffries piles on the pressure with more strikes! Rem is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Jeffries !

Event: Pulse 50
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Zippo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zippo scores with a shot to the body.
Bengtsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zippo finds it's way round the side to connect with Bengtsson's head.
We've been told by Bengtsson's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zippo throws a lazy head kick
and Bengtsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Pippo Zippo has been cut.
Zippo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bengtsson misses with a straight left.
Zippo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bengtsson.
Danga de danga de dang - Bengtsson scores with a four punch combination!
Zippo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zippo lands with a shot to the body.
Pippo Zippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zippo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bengtsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bengtsson takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Zippo lands with a shot to the body.
Zippo misses with a leg kick.
Bengtsson walks into a jab.
Zippo scores with a nice right hand.
Zippo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bengtsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zippo moves away.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bengtsson throwing a counter right hand but Zippo manages to avoid it.
Bengtsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zippo.
Zippo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zippo.
Bengtsson walks into a jab.#T2#
Bengtsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zippo misses the body punch
and Bengtsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zippo closes the distance but Bengtsson moves to the side
and Zippo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zippo, as that shot connected.
Zippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bengtsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Zippo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bengtsson walks into a straight right hand from Zippo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zippo.
Bengtsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Bengtsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zippo connects with a right hand. Bengtsson shakes it off.
Bengtsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zippo cracks Bengtsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zippo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bengtsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zippo throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Bengtsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Zippo toppling to the canvas! Zippo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bengtsson finish him?!#ROC#
Zippo is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Pippo Zippo's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zippo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bengtsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zippo! But no joy.
Zippo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
Zippo is looking to clinch but Bengtsson is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Bengtsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zippo seems to have recovered his senses.
Bengtsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zippo scores with a sloppy right hand. Bengtsson should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Bengtsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bengtsson dances in with a quick combination. Zippo is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Bengtsson snaps Zippo's head back. Zippo stumbles backwards against the ropes. Bengtsson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Zippo's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Zippo just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bertil Bengtsson!
Bertil Bengtsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: Pulse 50
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Lupertazzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupertazzi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madarame throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lupertazzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Madarame throws a hook but Lupertazzi avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Lupertazzi misses its intended target.
It looked like Madarame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Madarame throws a nice looking combination but Lupertazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Lupertazzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Madarame moves away from the strike by Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi dodges the punch combination from Madarame.
Lupertazzi cracks Madarame with a good jab.
Madarame looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madarame displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupertazzi throws out the jab.
Lupertazzi throws a shot to the body.
Lupertazzi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Madarame backs up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madarame swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lupertazzi counters with a nice body shot.
Lupertazzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Lupertazzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Madarame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lupertazzi tries to clinch up
and Madarame counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Madarame. Those never looked like landing.
Lupertazzi misses with a wild combination.
Lupertazzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lupertazzi throws a series of punches but Madarame avoids them all with ease.
Lupertazzi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Diego Lupertazzi has been cut.
Lupertazzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madarame.
Madarame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madarame misses with a double jab. #T2##CL2#
Lupertazzi instigates 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!
A short left from Lupertazzi. #BC2#
Lupertazzi breaks the clinch.
Lupertazzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madarame.
Madarame slips a straight right by Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi misses with a left hand
and Madarame counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Madarame misses with the combination.
Madarame gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lupertazzi.
Madarame will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madarame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lupertazzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Madarame counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Lupertazzi misses with a body shot
and Madarame counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupertazzi. Madarame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madarame misses with a series of wild punches.
Lupertazzi cracks Madarame with a good jab.
Lupertazzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madarame ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lupertazzi looks to throw the jab but Madarame is out of range.
Lupertazzi misses with a hook. Madarame ducked under it nicely.
Lupertazzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Madarame counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Madarame is looking to wear down Lupertazzi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Madarame scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lupertazzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madarame throws a big counter combination but Lupertazzi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madarame misses with the combination.
Lupertazzi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lupertazzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Madarame throws a series of punches but Lupertazzi avoids them all with ease.
Lupertazzi throws a counter combo.
Lupertazzi connects with the punch.
Madarame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lupertazzi throws a series of punches but Madarame moves out of range.
Madarame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lupertazzi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Madarame manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lupertazzi slips a jab and a cross from Madarame.
A nice side step and Lupertazzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Madarame misses with a wild combination.
Lupertazzi scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ikkaku Madarame will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Lupertazzi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Madarame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madarame scores with a decent looking hook.
Lupertazzi throws a hook but Madarame blocks it.
Lupertazzi closes the distance but Madarame moves to the side
and Madarame counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Lupertazzi finds it's target.
Madarame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lupertazzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego Lupertazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madarame misses with a few strikes there.
Lupertazzi wants to clinch up but Madarame keeps it at a distance.
Madarame appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madarame throws a right hand that Lupertazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupertazzi also avoids with ease.
Madarame takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Madarame misses with a jab, cross 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!
Lupertazzi takes a swing at Madarame's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Lupertazzi cracks Madarame with an open hand slap.
Ikkaku Madarame is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Madarame does no damage.
Lupertazzi tests Madarame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupertazzi misses with a hook. Madarame ducked under it nicely.
Madarame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupertazzi.
A jab from Lupertazzi misses.
Lupertazzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madarame finds it's way round the side to connect with Lupertazzi's head.
Lupertazzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madarame.
Madarame misses with a two punch combination.
Lupertazzi throws a hook but Madarame blocks it.
Madarame appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lupertazzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Lupertazzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Madarame takes one to the chin there.
Lupertazzi digs a good body shot into Madarame's ribs.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madarame looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Madarame throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupertazzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madarame scores with a jab to the body.
Lupertazzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lupertazzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lupertazzi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lupertazzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Madarame breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Madarame takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Madarame does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupertazzi! But no joy.
Madarame fails to land with a series of punches.
Madarame throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lupertazzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Madarame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Madarame.
Madarame was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madarame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madarame defending well as Lupertazzi loads up on a big left hand.
Madarame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lupertazzi lands with a nice body punch.
Madarame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Madarame is looking for a counter combo.
Madarame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupertazzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Lupertazzi lands a jab to Madarame's midsection.
Madarame rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupertazzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madarame throws a body punch but Lupertazzi moves out of range.
Lupertazzi throws a hook but Madarame blocks it.
Lupertazzi connects with a body shot that sends Madarame's belly button to the back.
Madarame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Madarame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Lupertazzi does no damage.
Madarame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupertazzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupertazzi. Madarame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupertazzi misses with a body shot
and Madarame counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lupertazzi scores with the left hand. Madarame knows he should have avoided that one.
Madarame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madarame swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lupertazzi cracks Madarame with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lupertazzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Lupertazzi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lupertazzi misses with a shot to the body
and Madarame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madarame 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 telegraphed right hand from Lupertazzi misses the target.
A slow jab from Lupertazzi misses its intended target.
Madarame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Lupertazzi scores with a four punch combination!
Lupertazzi throws a body punch but Madarame moves out of range.
Madarame moves forwards but Lupertazzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Lupertazzi has Madarame up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lupertazzi lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupertazzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lupertazzi lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madarame. #BC2#
Lupertazzi breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupertazzi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Lupertazzi throws a hook to the side of Madarame's head but Madarame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madarame tries to bum rush Lupertazzi with a series of wild strikes but Lupertazzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Lupertazzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Madarame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madarame swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madarame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupertazzi moves away.
Lupertazzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madarame misses with a double jab.
Lupertazzi lands an overhand right.
Madarame just misses with a punch to the body.
Madarame fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupertazzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Madarame circles away.
Madarame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Madarame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madarame walks into a left hand. #T2#
Madarame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madarame throws a nice looking combination but Lupertazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lupertazzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupertazzi misses with a looping right.
Lupertazzi missing with a left hand there. Madarame was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madarame misses with the combination.
Lupertazzi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madarame throws a nice looking combination but Lupertazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lupertazzi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madarame just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupertazzi misses with a body shot. #T3#
Madarame throws a nice looking combination but Lupertazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lupertazzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Madarame's hands.
Lupertazzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Madarame is just out of range.
Lupertazzi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Madarame under the eye.
Madarame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupertazzi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Madarame stuns Lupertazzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupertazzi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Madarame manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Madarame misses with a double jab.
Lupertazzi lands the left hand.
Lupertazzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Madarame.
Lupertazzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupertazzi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Lupertazzi throws out a loose jab but Madarame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupertazzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupertazzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupertazzi throws a combination that misses
and Madarame counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lupertazzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Madarame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lupertazzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupertazzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lupertazzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupertazzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madarame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madarame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Madarame uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupertazzi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lupertazzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lupertazzi 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lupertazzi!

Event: Just Bleed Midweek 2
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1#
Petrucci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Debble in his tracks.
Debble throws a right hand that misses
and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Debble misses with a body shot
and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Debble misses the target.
Debble misses with an uppercut. Petrucci saw that one coming.
Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Petrucci throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Debble on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrucci takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrucci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Debble throws out the jab.
Petrucci throws a lazy right hand but Debble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrucci throws a one two combo.
Debble lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrucci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Debble looks to land a right hand but Petrucci moved out of range.
Debble throws a looping overhand right but Petrucci ducks down to avoid it.
Petrucci scores with a one two! Debble had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Petrucci slips a straight right by Debble.
Petrucci tries to bum rush Debble with a series of wild strikes but Debble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Debble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Debble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrucci moves away.
Petrucci lands an overhand right.
Petrucci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silvio Petrucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Petrucci misses.
Petrucci cracks a nice hook into Debble's ribs.
Debble misses with a right hand
enabling Petrucci to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debble.
Petrucci blocks a jab.
Debble swings for the body but Petrucci moves out of range.
Petrucci looks to throw the jab but Debble is out of range.
Debble throwing a counter right hand but Petrucci manages to avoid it.
Petrucci slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Debble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Debble misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Debble misses
letting Petrucci counter with a right hand.
Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.#T2#
Petrucci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble.
Petrucci tries to close the distance and clinch but Debble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Debble moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrucci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrucci digs a good body shot into Debble's ribs.
Debble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrucci looks to score with a jab to the body but Debble is just out of range.
Petrucci is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Debble had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Debble slips a straight right by Petrucci.
Petrucci blocks a jab.
Debble misses with a hook. Petrucci ducked under it nicely.
Debble misses with a right hand
and Petrucci counters with a straight right hand.
Petrucci sizes up Debble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Debble throws a hook but Petrucci avoids it easily.
Petrucci slips a straight right by Debble.
Petrucci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble.
Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debble.
Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debble.
Debble was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Debble throws a body punch but Petrucci moves out of range.
Petrucci moves away from the strike by Debble.
Petrucci throws a right and a left that both miss.
Debble swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrucci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Debble misses the target.
Petrucci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debble.
Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Petrucci closes the distance and clinches.
Debble lands with a light punch inside.
Debble misses with the head strike.
Debble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrucci is trying to push Debble away but Debble has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Debble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrucci backwards.
Debble stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Debble lands a nice uppercut.
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 head punch on the inside from Petrucci fails to land.
Debble working aggressively here. #T4#
Debble lands a body punch in the clinch.
I was talking to Debble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Debble misses with some punches.
Petrucci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Debble on the inside.
Debble misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Petrucci manages to break the clinch.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrucci moves away.
Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Petrucci misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Petrucci.
Debble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Debble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrucci doesn't seem bothered though.
Debble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrucci.
Debble misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrucci throws a predictable looking body shot
and Debble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Debble misses with an uppercut. Petrucci saw that one coming.
Petrucci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debble.
Debble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dum Debble will probably get the nod.
That's time! Debble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Petrucci misses with a wild body shot.
Debble swings widly with a right hand
and Petrucci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrucci lands with a good body shot.
Debble checks a low kick from Petrucci.
Petrucci staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrucci darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silvio Petrucci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrucci lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Debble misses with a hook. Petrucci ducked under it nicely.
Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Debble cracks Petrucci with a good jab.
Debble dips to his left and cracks Petrucci with an uppercut!#ROC#
Petrucci is rocked!
Debble cracks Petrucci on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Petrucci falls backwards against the cage. Debble follows up with more strikes that drop Petrucci to his knees. Debble keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Petrucci! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dum Debble!
In his post fight interview, Dum Debble started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 40
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Nassar swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Paniccia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nassar won't be happy with that.
Nassar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nassar tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Paniccia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nassar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nassar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nassar wants to get back to full guard.
Paniccia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paniccia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nassar's head.
Paniccia wants to free his trapped foot but Nassar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paniccia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paniccia is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Paniccia wants to work for an arm triangle but Nassar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Nassar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paniccia. #SUB2#
Paniccia seems to be working for a kimura but Nassar defends the submission attempt.
Nassar trying to hold on to Paniccia's head to control him but Paniccia postures up.
Nassar is holding on to half guard well.
Paniccia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nassar reverses the position - he's now on top in Paniccia's guard. #SUB2#
Paniccia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nassar has passed into half guard!
Nassar wants to pass the guard but Paniccia is defending well. #T2#
Nassar prevents Paniccia from improving his position.#SUB2#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nassar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paniccia on the ground.
Paniccia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paniccia.#SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paniccia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nassar controls the pace.#SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Paniccia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nassar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Nassar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Paniccia working for submissions but it's allowed Nassar to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions off his back.
Paniccia tries to get to full guard but Nassar has control of the leg.
Paniccia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paniccia.#SUB2#
Nassar avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Paniccia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paniccia has a closed guard, preventing Nassar from standing up.
Nassar content to stall in guard here.
Paniccia wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Paniccia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nassar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nassar pushing down on Paniccia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Piero Paniccia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Paniccia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nassar counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Paniccia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nassar, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Paniccia. #TD#
Paniccia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nassar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paniccia to the mat. Paniccia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nassar stopping the sweep attempt from Paniccia.
Paniccia being controlled here, momentarily.
Paniccia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paniccia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nassar has passed into side control.
Paniccia tries to bench press Nassar off him but Nassar keeps the position. #T1##SU#
Nassar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paniccia to his feet.
Jab, jab by Nassar - just one landing.
Paniccia motions for Nassar to come forward. Paniccia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nassar scores with a nice right hand.
Nassar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paniccia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nassar thinking.
Nassar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nassar looks to land a right hand but Paniccia moved out of range.
Paniccia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nassar.
Paniccia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nassar counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Paniccia is looking to clinch but Nassar is avoiding it.
Nassar is looking to counter punch.
Nassar keeps the fight on the outside.
Nassar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paniccia slips under a jab.#TD2#
Paniccia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nassar quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Paniccia is looking for a kimura here.
Paniccia working the head and body with strikes.
Paniccia looks to land a strike but Nassar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Paniccia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paniccia throws a big elbow that misses.
George Nassar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nassar trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Paniccia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paniccia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nassar wants to stand and escape but Paniccia is having none of it.
Paniccia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paniccia looking to pass the guard.
Paniccia throwing strikes from guard but Nassar blocks nicely.
Paniccia is looking to work some ground and pound but Nassar has wrist control.
Paniccia is looking to pass into half guard but Nassar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nassar is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Paniccia looking for a guillotine here but Nassar defends easily.
Paniccia wants to control but Nassar passes easily into half guard. #T4#
Paniccia tries to roll over but Nassar keeps him under control.
Paniccia wants to control but Nassar is keeping busy.
Paniccia is trying to get back to full guard.
Nassar is taking a breather. Paniccia 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.
Paniccia tries to get to full guard but Nassar has control of the leg.
Paniccia is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Nassar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Paniccia lands a nice looking body shot.
Paniccia moves to clinch but Nassar breaks away
and Nassar counters with a nice uppercut.
Paniccia shoots in for a double leg but Nassar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nassar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nassar misses with a hook. Paniccia ducked under it nicely.
Paniccia loads up on a big right hand but Nassar slips the punch.
Nassar throwing a counter right hand but Paniccia manages to avoid it.
Nassar throws a right and a left that Paniccia avoids nicely.
It seemed like Paniccia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nassar looks to score with a jab to the body but Paniccia is just out of range.
Paniccia misses with a hook.#CL2#
Paniccia takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD#
Nassar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nassar manages to end up in side control.
Paniccia tries to improve position but can't.
Paniccia keeps trying to improve his position.
Nassar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paniccia keeps working.
Paniccia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paniccia is trying to control Nassar's posture but Nassar avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniccia is looking to regain half guard here but Nassar keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Paniccia is being controlled here.
Paniccia regains half guard.
Paniccia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nassar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Paniccia has an active guard here but Nassar has managed to pass into half guard.
Paniccia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Nassar controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Paniccia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nassar pulls his head out easily.
Nassar trying to mount his opponent but Paniccia defends it.
Nassar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paniccia manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nassar passes into side control.
Paniccia is trying to work for a sweep but Nassar has mounted him!#SU#
Nassar stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nassar throws a nice looking combination but Paniccia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paniccia tries to counter by closing the distance.
George Nassar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paniccia blocks a jab.
Paniccia thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Nassar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nassar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Paniccia moves into the clinch successfully.
Nassar blocks an elbow strike from Paniccia.
Paniccia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paniccia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nassar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paniccia can do to turn this around?
Nassar blocks a body shot from Paniccia. #TD#
Nassar wants the takedown. Paniccia is fighting it off but Nassar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Paniccia's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Paniccia has his foot on Nassar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nassar works his way back into a safe position though.
Nassar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paniccia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Nassar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Paniccia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nassar 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.
Paniccia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Paniccia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nassar escapes and throws Paniccia's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Paniccia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nassar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paniccia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paniccia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nassar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nassar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paniccia wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniccia tries to get to full guard but Nassar has control of the leg.
Nassar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paniccia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paniccia.#SUB2#
Paniccia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nassar uses it to pass to side control.
Paniccia is letting Nassar control him for a moment. #T4#
Nassar tries to advance to mount but Paniccia denies him.
Paniccia tries to bench press Nassar off him but Nassar keeps the position.
Nassar slows the pace down.
Paniccia is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Nassar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paniccia to his feet.
Nassar misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that George Nassar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nassar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Nassar does it's job there.
Nassar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nassar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paniccia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nassar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paniccia.
Nassar works over Paniccia's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nassar lands a nice shot to the body.
Paniccia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paniccia misses the body punch
and Nassar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nassar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paniccia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nassar.
Paniccia looks to clinch
and Nassar counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Paniccia.
Paniccia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nassar manages to avoid it.
Paniccia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nassar. Nassar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paniccia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nassar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paniccia. Nassar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nassar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Paniccia lands a head shot.
Paniccia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paniccia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nassar misses with a looping right.
Nassar throws an overhand right that lands on Paniccia's shoulder, as Paniccia tries to avoid the shot.
Nassar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paniccia manages to avoid it.
Nassar checks a low kick from Paniccia.
Nassar scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nassar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paniccia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
George Nassar is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Paniccia works Nassar's body with a nice hook.
Nassar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paniccia backs up against the cage.
Nassar misses with a double jab.
Paniccia lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Paniccia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paniccia sizes up Nassar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Paniccia does no damage.
Nassar is looking to counter punch.
Paniccia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nassar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Paniccia pushes Nassar up against the cage in a clinch.
Paniccia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nassar's efforts to push away.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
Paniccia has a couple of punches blocked by Nassar.
Paniccia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nassar's elbow.
Nassar avoiding damage as Paniccia throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paniccia looking for a takedown.
Nassar is looking to break free of the clinch but Paniccia has double underhooks.
Paniccia has Nassar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nassar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nassar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Nassar pulls guard successfully.
Nassar is pulling down on Paniccia's head. It's preventing any offense from Paniccia, at least for the moment.
Piero Paniccia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Paniccia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nassar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paniccia, into his guard. #REVR#
George Nassar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nassar stopping the sweep attempt from Paniccia.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Nassar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nassar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Nassar!
George Nassar is the new lightweight champion!
George Nassar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PF 18 - Darrow vs Wasa 2
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Walker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Contonio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Contonio closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Contonio prevents a body shot from Walker.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Contonio.
Contonio misses with some punches.
Contonio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walker misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Contonio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Contonio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Contonio wants to counter with a clinch but Walker pushes him away.
Contonio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Contonio backs away, Walker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Contonio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contonio with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Contonio.
Walker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Contonio scores with a nice body kick.
Walker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Contonio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Contonio misses with a straight right.
John Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Contonio.
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Contonio forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
Contonio lands a body punch.
Walker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walker digs a right hand into Contonio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Contonio's gas tank.
Contonio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Contonio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contonio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Contonio lands a jab to Walker's midsection.#T2#
A head kick misses from Contonio.
Walker misses with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker connects with a crisp jab.
Walker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Contonio if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Contonio closes the distance and clinches.
Contonio wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Walker.
Contonio misses with some punches.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walker avoiding damage.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Contonio.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contonio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Walker's brow.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Contonio controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Walker. #T3#
Contonio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Walker's defenses.
Contonio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Contonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Contonio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Contonio misses with the head strike.
Walker tries to stall but Contonio uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Contonio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Walker works the jab nicely.
Walker defending well as Contonio loads up on a big left hand.
Contonio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Walker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walker drops his hands momentarily and Contonio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walker throws out a leg kick but Contonio moves out of range and Walker only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contonio lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Contonio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contonio.
Contonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker throws a nice head kick!
Contonio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Contonio staying out of range there.
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Contonio throws out the jab.
Contonio lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Contonio looks to land a body kick but Walker moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Walker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Contonio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walker avoids the body shot from Contonio.
Walker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Walker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Contonio's calf.
Walker connects with a leg kick. Contonio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Walker avoids the head kick by Contonio.
Walker looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Contonio avoids the body shot from Walker.
Contonio throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Walker gets tackled into the cage by Contonio. Contonio maintains the clinch.
Walker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Contonio fails to land.
Contonio tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Contonio back against the cage.
Contonio misses with a body punch.
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walker digs a right hand into Contonio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Contonio's gas tank.
Eva Contonio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walker tries a body shot but Contonio blocks it. #T1#
Walker misses with a body punch.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Contonio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Contonio lands a shot to the body.
Walker lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Contonio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Contonio finds it's way through Walker's defenses.
Contonio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker dodges the punch combination from Contonio.
Contonio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walker avoids the head kick by Contonio.
Walker looks to land a body kick but Contonio moved away.
Walker misses with a body kick.#T2#
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker tries a low kick but Contonio avoids it.
A head kick misses from Contonio.
As Contonio backs away, Walker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Contonio.
Contonio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Contonio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.
Contonio scoring well with a low kick there.
Contonio avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Contonio.
Contonio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.#T3#
Walker throws the kick towards the body but Contonio avoids it.
Walker needs to keep his hands up - Contonio had a free shot at his head there.
Walker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Contonio is able to avoid easily.
Walker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Contonio clobbers Walker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Walker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Contonio.
Contonio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Contonio moves out of range easily.
Contonio tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Contonio avoids the head kick by Walker.
Contonio swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Walker throws a wild body kick that Contonio sees coming a mile off.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Contonio counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Contonio misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Walker misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contonio scores with a sloppy right hand. Walker should have avoided that one.
Contonio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Contonio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walker scores with a head kick. Contonio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Contonio lands with a nice combination. Walker backs away looking to recover.
Contonio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Walker.
A shot to the body from Contonio misses
and Walker counters with a good low kick that Contonio was not able to check.
Walker lands with a hook. Contonio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Contonio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eva Contonio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Contonio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Contonio checks a low kick from Walker.
A big left from Walker misses.
Contonio tests Walker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Contonio forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
Walker is working Contonio over against the cage.#BC#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Contonio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker throws a head kick but Contonio moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Contonio.
Walker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Contonio just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Contonio misses with a looping right.
A jab from Contonio does it's job there.
Walker looks for the body kick but Contonio saw that one coming.
Walker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Contonio checks it well.
John Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker avoids the head kick by Contonio.
Walker is looking to counter punch.
Walker tries to score with a low kick but Contonio moves his leg out of the way.
Contonio throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Contonio forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Walker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Contonio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Walker as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Contonio looking to slow down the pace here.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Contonio tries to pull guard but Walker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Walker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker blocks an elbow strike from Contonio. #BC#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Contonio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Contonio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Contonio avoids the body shot from Walker.
Contonio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Contonio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Contonio lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Contonio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Contonio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walker misses with a body shot
and Contonio counters with an outside leg kick.
Contonio misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Contonio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Contonio circles away quickly and effectively.
Contonio lands with a right hand.
Contonio works Walker's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walker throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Contonio misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a low kick, right behind Contonio 's knee.
Contonio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Contonio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Contonio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Contonio misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Contonio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker throws a low kick but Contonio moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Contonio - just one landing.
Walker wants to slow Contonio down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Walker clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Walker misses with a hook. Contonio ducked under it nicely.
Walker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Walker motions for Contonio to come forward. Walker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Contonio. Beautiful body shot.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Contonio.
Walker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Contonio's hands.
Walker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Contonio blocks the low kick.
Contonio looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Contonio scores with a sloppy right hand. Walker should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walker. #T1#
Contonio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walker blocks a jab.
Contonio misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker tries to land a front kick but Contonio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Contonio's head backwards.
Walker defending well as Contonio loads up on a big left hand.
Walker misses with a leg kick.
Walker throws a lazy body kick
and Contonio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Contonio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contonio manages to avoid it.
Contonio misses with the combination. #T2#
Contonio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Contonio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Contonio throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Contonio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contonio tries to clinch up.
Contonio throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Contonio tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Contonio avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker throws a head kick but Contonio moves out of range. #T3#
Contonio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker throws a low kick, looking for Contonio's leg but Contonio calmly moves out of range.
Contonio connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Contonio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walker. That did some damage!
Walker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Contonio.
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Contonio moves out of range easily.
Walker staying out of range there.
Contonio jabs Walker right on the nose. Walker blinks but takes it well.
Contonio avoids the body shot from Walker. #T4#
Contonio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Walker's head.
Contonio lands a head kick. Walker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Contonio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walker on the side of the head.
Contonio cracks Walker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Contonio tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Walker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Walker.
Walker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Contonio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Walker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Contonio wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Walker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Contonio.
Contonio missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Contonio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Walker fakes the leg kick and cracks Contonio in the body.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Contonio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contonio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contonio looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
Contonio checks a leg kick nicely.
Walker lands a head kick!
Walker tried to score with a low kick but Contonio checks it.#T1#
Contonio tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Contonio throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Contonio avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Contonio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Contonio unleashes a big counter combination but Walker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Contonio checks it well. #TD2#
Contonio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walker sprawls well initially but Contonio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Contonio trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker is looking to control Contonio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted?
Contonio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Contonio throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely.
Contonio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Contonio is trying to control the action in half guard but Walker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Contonio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Contonio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Contonio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB2#
Contonio is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contonio tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it. #SUB2#
Contonio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walker is just riding it out for now. Contonio eventually gives up the hold.
Contonio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Contonio missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Contonio is just content to waste time from the top position. Walker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Contonio tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Eva Contonio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Contonio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Contonio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker is trying to control the position but Contonio postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker lands with a nice combination. Contonio backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eva Contonio.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Pulse 46
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Zippo lands a nice shot that snaps Laranja's head back.
Nice body punch from Zippo.
Laranja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zippo avoids it really well and circles away.
Laranja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laranja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zippo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zippo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laranja in his tracks.
Laranja shoots in but no luck this time.
Pippo Zippo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Laranja shoots and misses
and Zippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renato Laranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zippo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laranja circles away quickly and effectively.
Laranja tries to clinch but Zippo moves out of range. #CL#
Zippo clinches up with Laranja and pushes him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Zippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zippo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laranja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laranja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laranja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1##CL#
Zippo has Laranja up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Zippo manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Zippo gets a clinch.
Laranja is trying to pull guard but Zippo has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Zippo breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laranja is defended easily by Zippo.
Zippo throws a series of punches but Laranja moves out of range. #CL#
Zippo has closed the distance and engaged Laranja in a clinch.
Zippo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The referee calls for Zippo to work. #T2#
Come on Zippo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Zippo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Zippo.#CL2#
Laranja closes the distance and clinches.
Laranja takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laranja blocks an elbow strike from Zippo.
Zippo stops a takedown attempt from Laranja.
A shot in the inside from Zippo.
Zippo digs a right hand into Laranja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laranja's gas tank.
Laranja is trying to stall. #T3##BC#
Zippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zippo lunges at Laranja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laranja's hand. #CL#
Zippo instigates a clinch.
A short right from Zippo on the inside.
The referee calls for Zippo to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zippo.
Still in the clinch, Zippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laranja tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zippo just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Zippo scores with a shoulder strike.
Zippo effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Zippo prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Zippo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laranja wants to clinch but Zippo slips to the side
and Zippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Zippo lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Laranja clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Zippo.
Zippo lands a body shot.
Zippo pushes Laranja back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pippo Zippo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Laranja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laranja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zippo, as that shot connected.
Laranja fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Zippo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Laranja is working for takedown but Zippo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laranja tries to work over Zippo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Zippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laranja tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zippo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renato Laranja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zippo lands with a cross.
Laranja avoids the body shot from Zippo.
Laranja takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Zippo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laranja shoots and misses
and Zippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zippo sprawls well. Zippo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laranja gets slowly back to his feet.
Pippo Zippo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Laranja moves to clinch but Zippo breaks away
and Zippo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zippo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Laranja wants to clinch but Zippo slips to the side
and Zippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laranja fails with the takedown
and Zippo counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Laranja is rocked!
Zippo scores with a nice right hand.
Laranja is still on wobbly legs! Can Zippo finish him?
Laranja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zippo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pippo Zippo is winning the standup battle so far.
Laranja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laranja seems to have recovered his senses.
Laranja wants to clinch
and Zippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laranja misses with a two punch combination.
Zippo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Laranja walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zippo thuds a left hand into Laranja's body.#T2##CL#
Zippo instigates a clinch.
Zippo cracks Laranja with a nice body shot.
Laranja is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Laranja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zippo scores with the left hand. Laranja knows he should have avoided that one.
Pippo Zippo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zippo scores with a punch to the head.
Laranja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Laranja gets tackled into the ropes by Zippo. Zippo maintains the clinch.
Zippo scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Zippo breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zippo lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Zippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zippo connects with a right hand. Laranja shakes it off.#T3#
Laranja gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zippo.
Laranja shoots and misses
and Zippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zippo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laranja tries to clinch up but Zippo circles away and keeps his distance.
Laranja throws a head kick that misses.
Zippo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laranja.
Zippo scores with a punch to the head.
Zippo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zippo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laranja can do to turn this around?
Zippo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zippo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Laranja to the canvas! Laranja doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Zippo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pippo Zippo!

Event: UGD 26:Escobarre Vs Stenbeck
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Nicodemo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Nicodemo misses its intended target.
Curran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicodemo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Nicodemo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicodemo tries to circle away but Curran has him pinned against the cage.
Curran lands with a short shot to the head.
Curran tries to score a body lock takedown but Nicodemo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Curran. #BC#
Nicodemo manages to break the clinch.
Curran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicodemo's head backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Nicodemo.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicodemo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicodemo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicodemo is looking to counter the offense by Curran and move into the clinch.
Curran avoids the body shot from Nicodemo.
Curran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curran throws a sloppy head kick and Nicodemo moves out of range easily.
Nicodemo punishes Curran's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Nicodemo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curran connects with an inside leg kick.
Curran defending well as Nicodemo loads up on a big left hand.
Nicodemo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nicodemo with a jab.
Nicodemo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicodemo clobbers Curran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nicodemo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicodemo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curran.
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.
Curran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nicodemo with a hook.
The fighters circling - Nicodemo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicodemo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicodemo throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicodemo throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran cracks Nicodemo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Curran cracks Nicodemo with a good jab.#CL2#
Curran pushes Nicodemo up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicodemo lands a body shot.
Curran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicodemo. #BC#
Nicodemo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curran throws the left hand but Nicodemo avoids the punch easily.
Curran lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left lands for Nicodemo.
Curran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicodemo cracks Curran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nicodemo cracks Curran with an open hand slap.
Nicodemo fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Curran keeps the fight on the outside.
Curran moves out of range as Nicodemo strikes.
Curran changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Curran looks to land a right hand but Nicodemo moved out of range.
Nicodemo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Curran throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicodemo counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Nicodemo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curran.
Nicodemo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo looks to land a combination but Curran avoids it well.
Curran throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicodemo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nicodemo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nicodemo stuns Curran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicodemo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicodemo misses with a jab to the body
and Curran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicodemo's knee momentarily.
Curran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicodemo's calf.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curran looks to land a combination but Nicodemo avoids it well.
Curran slips under a jab from Nicodemo.
A right-left combo lands from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
Curran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Nicodemo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Nicodemo slips the punch.
Nicodemo slips a straight right by Curran.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Curran counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicodemo walks into a stiff left hand from Curran.
Curran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curran lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Curran will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nicodemo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nicodemo misses the shot to the body.
Nicodemo lands with a cross.
Curran avoids the body shot from Nicodemo.
Curran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curran misses with a looping left.
It looked like Nicodemo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicodemo.
Curran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicodemo.
Curran scores with a jab. Nicodemo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nicodemo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Curran does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicodemo throws a body punch but Curran moves out of range.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Curran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicodemo's sensitive parts.
Nicodemo scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Curran. Nicodemo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicodemo misses with a hook.
Nicodemo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nicodemo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicodemo misses with a hook
and Curran finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Curran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo slips under a jab from Curran.
Nicodemo takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Nicodemo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Curran.
Nicodemo with a hook.
Nicodemo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nicodemo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicodemo lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Curran.
Nicodemo connects with a body shot.
Nicodemo looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Nicodemo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nicodemo throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Curran drives through and clinches with Nicodemo against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nicodemo as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Nicodemo breaks from the clinch.
Nicodemo ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
Nicodemo connects with a body shot that sends Curran's belly button to the back.
Nicodemo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Curran closes the distance and clinches.
Curran prevents Nicodemo from breaking the clinch.
Nicodemo working aggressively here.
Nicodemo swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicodemo working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Nicodemo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicodemo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicodemo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran prevents a body shot from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Curran to work.
Curran misses with some punches.
Nicodemo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nicodemo blocks an uppercut.
Curran taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nicodemo misses with some punches.
Mario Curran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nicodemo throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
Nicodemo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicodemo lands a shot to the body.
Nicodemo blocks an uppercut.
Curran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicodemo backwards.
Nicodemo working aggressively here. #T4#
Nicodemo avoids the elbow strike from Curran, against the cage.
Curran lands with a short shot to the head.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curran tries a body shot but Nicodemo blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nicodemo tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicodemo lands with a short shot to the head.
Curran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicodemo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Curran has picked Nicodemo up - he's going for a ride! Curran dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nicodemo is looking to improve his position.
Curran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nicodemo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nicodemo wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Curran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Curran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicodemo.
Curran scores with a sloppy right hand. Nicodemo should have avoided that one.
Nicodemo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicodemo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicodemo misses with an uppercut.
Nicodemo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curran.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicodemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicodemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicodemo swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Nicodemo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Giovanni Nicodemo is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicodemo throws a poor cross that misses
and Curran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Curran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicodemo cracks Curran with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Nicodemo. Those never looked like landing.
Nicodemo throws the left hand but Curran avoids the punch easily.
Curran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicodemo misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Curran.
Nicodemo misses with a looping left.
Curran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo misses with an uppercut
and Curran counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
Nicodemo throws a series of punches but Curran moves out of range.
Nicodemo lands with a good body shot.
Nicodemo misses with a looping right.
Curran wants to slow Nicodemo down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Curran connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nicodemo throws a shot to the body.
Nicodemo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nicodemo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Curran misses.
Curran catches Nicodemo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Curran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Curran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Curran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nicodemo on his heels. He'll look to pass Nicodemo's guard now, I'm sure.
Curran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nicodemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Curran working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Curran not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nicodemo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nicodemo taking shots to the head. #T4#
Curran punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nicodemo tries to reverse the position but Curran maintains control.
Mario Curran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Curran looking to finish Nicodemo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nicodemo!
Giovanni Nicodemo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curran controlling the position easily from mount.
Curran trying to control but Nicodemo is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Curran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Curran 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Pulse 45
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Lupertazzi clinches with his opponent.
Adedji tries to land knees in the clinch but Lupertazzi avoids the damage to the body.
Adedji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lupertazzi's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Diego Lupertazzi has been cut.#BC2#
Lupertazzi breaks from the clinch.
Adedji shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adedji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupertazzi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adedji fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lupertazzi on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupertazzi. Adedji does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Adedji moves into the clinch.
Lupertazzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adedji lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adedji misses with a punch on the inside.
Adedji prevents Lupertazzi from breaking the clinch.
Adedji lands a right hand.
Adedji with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Adedji.
Lupertazzi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lupertazzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupertazzi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Adedji with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Lupertazzi is rocked!
Adedji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lupertazzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Adedji finish him?
Lupertazzi's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lupertazzi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lupertazzi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adedji has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Lupertazzi - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Adedji, and another! Lupertazzi is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Seun Adedji!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 36
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##TD#
Paniccia shoots in and bounces Larratt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paniccia tries to free his leg and advance position but Larratt is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Paniccia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Larratt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paniccia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Paniccia has gone for a leg lock! Larratt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paniccia's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paniccia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Larratt should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paniccia has tightened it up now! Larratt should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Piero Paniccia!

Event: Bravado 16
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
Pezzulla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pezzulla was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Pezzulla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pezzulla swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tarlac throws a hook to the side of Pezzulla's head but Pezzulla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlac throws a sloppy body shot
and Pezzulla counters with a big head kick but Tarlac shrugs it off.
Pezzulla moves out of range as Tarlac strikes.
Tarlac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarlac fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pezzulla just manages to avoid it.
Tarlac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pezzulla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pezzulla throws out a leg kick but Tarlac moves out of range and Pezzulla only half commits.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Pezzulla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pezzulla is looking to clinch but Tarlac is avoiding it.
Tarlac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pezzulla raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1##CL2#
Pezzulla has closed the distance and engaged Tarlac in a clinch. #BC2#
Pezzulla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Pezzulla.
Pezzulla blocks a jab.
Pezzulla throws a big counter head kick but Tarlac avoids it with no problem.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Pezzulla avoids nicely.
Pezzulla counters with a body kick.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pezzulla was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Pezzulla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Pezzulla rushes Tarlac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pezzulla scores a nice knee to the body.
Tarlac is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pezzulla's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pezzulla goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Pezzulla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pezzulla tries to clinch up.
Pezzulla goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Pezzulla has managed to clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Tarlac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pezzulla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarlac looks to land a left hand but Pezzulla moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Pezzulla has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Tarlac manages to break the clinch.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Pezzulla ducks down to avoid it.
Pezzulla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pezzulla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarlac. Tarlac obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Pezzulla closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Pezzulla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Tarlac.#T3#
Pezzulla throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a low kick but Pezzulla avoids it.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pezzulla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlac throws a body kick that misses.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Pezzulla checks it.
Pezzulla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarlac fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pezzulla is out of range.
Pezzulla misses with a leg kick
and Tarlac counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac throws a head kick but Pezzulla moves out of range.
Pezzulla closes the distance but Tarlac moves to the side
and Tarlac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pezzulla throws an overhand right that lands on Tarlac's shoulder, as Tarlac tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Pezzulla jumps back.
Pezzulla feints and then cracks Tarlac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarlac down.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pezzulla moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pezzulla staying out of range there.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut
and Pezzulla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've been told by Tarlac's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pezzulla.
Pezzulla tries to clinch up but Tarlac circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Pezzulla avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Pezzulla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Pezzulla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tarlac looking to stall. #BC#
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pezzulla counters with a low kick, right behind Tarlac 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mirko Pezzulla will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarlac sets himself, and Pezzulla steps forward looking for the clinch! Tarlac avoids it this time.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Pezzulla's shoulder, as Pezzulla tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlac misses with a looping left.
Tarlac takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pezzulla scoring well with a low kick there.
Tarlac swings widly with a right hand
and Pezzulla counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pezzulla.
Tarlac is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pezzulla moves out of range of the body kick.
Pezzulla moves out of range of the body kick from Tarlac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pezzulla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away.
Tarlac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pezzulla counters with a nice body kick.
Tarlac looks to land a right hand but Pezzulla moved out of range.
Tarlac scores with a push kick.#T1#
Tarlac on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pezzulla. Pezzulla obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac misses with a looping right.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pezzulla manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Pezzulla rushes Tarlac and presses him up against the cage.
Tarlac creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Pezzulla breaks from the clinch.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut. Pezzulla saw that one coming.
Tarlac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarlac throws a shot from downtown. Pezzulla moves away and avoids it.
Pezzulla scores with a head kick. Tarlac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
and Pezzulla counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tarlac is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tarlac looks to land a left hand but Pezzulla moved out of range nicely.
Pezzulla replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tarlac blocks it well.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Pezzulla throws the left hand but Tarlac avoids the punch easily.
Pezzulla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlac.
Pezzulla tries to score with a low kick but Tarlac moves his leg out of the way.
Vladimir Tarlac is winning the standup battle so far.
Pezzulla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarlac half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarlac misses with a shot to the body
and Pezzulla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick from Tarlac misses.
Pezzulla misses with an uppercut. Tarlac saw that one coming.
Pezzulla throws a head kick that misses.
Pezzulla misses with a head kick.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Pezzulla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Pezzulla throws a fast counter high kick but Tarlac manages to duck under it in time.
Pezzulla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pezzulla throws a head kick that misses
and Tarlac counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pezzulla is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Tarlac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Pezzulla has managed to clinch.
Pezzulla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Pezzulla manages to break the clinch.
Pezzulla is looking to slow Tarlac down with leg kicks.
Tarlac lands a nice hook to Pezzulla's body. Pezzulla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tarlac wants to slow Pezzulla down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and Pezzulla counters with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Pezzulla moves out of range.
Tarlac throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tarlac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pezzulla on the side of the head.
Tarlac cracks Pezzulla with a good jab.
Tarlac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Tarlac tried to score with a low kick but Pezzulla checks it.
Pezzulla throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
It looked like Tarlac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pezzulla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pezzulla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac scores with a leg kick.
Tarlac swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pezzulla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarlac looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pezzulla misses with a kick to the body.
Pezzulla moves out of range of the body kick from Tarlac.
Pezzulla is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tarlac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pezzulla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pezzulla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tarlac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tarlac throws out a leg kick but Pezzulla moves out of range and Tarlac only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
Tarlac walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pezzulla checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pezzulla ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Tarlac takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pezzulla walks into a stiff left hand from Tarlac.
Tarlac thumps Pezzulla with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pezzulla blocks the body kick.
Tarlac throws an off balance right hand
and Pezzulla counters with a leg kick.
Pezzulla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pezzulla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarlac swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Pezzulla throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tarlac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pezzulla throws an off balance right hand
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac throws a sloppy head kick and Pezzulla moves out of range easily.
Tarlac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlac throws a big shot that misses.
Pezzulla wants to clinch.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Pezzulla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pezzulla scores with a head kick.
Pezzulla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarlac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pezzulla moves out of range of the strikes.
Pezzulla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Tarlac throws a body punch but Pezzulla moves out of range.
Tarlac swats away the attempt to clinch by Pezzulla.
Tarlac was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pezzulla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a right hook to the body.
Pezzulla tries to clinch but Tarlac moves out of range.
Pezzulla throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlac moves out of range easily.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Pezzulla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pezzulla throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlac moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pezzulla in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tarlac throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A lazy body kick from Pezzulla
and Pezzulla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Pezzulla throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Pezzulla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlac with a nice cross.
Pezzulla cracks Tarlac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Pezzulla rushes Tarlac and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Pezzulla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Pezzulla tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac misses with a head kick.
Pezzulla blocks a jab.
Pezzulla throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tarlac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Pezzulla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Pezzulla looks to land a body kick but Tarlac moved away.
Tarlac fails to land with a series of punches.
Pezzulla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pezzulla avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Pezzulla moves into the clinch.
Tarlac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pezzulla slowing the pace effectively.
Tarlac looking to stall. #BC#
Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlac on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pezzulla. Pezzulla obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pezzulla! But no joy.
Tarlac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pezzulla moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarlac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Pacio 30 Chaos vs Larsson II
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Molotov misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Molotov throws a body kick that misses.
Molotov tries to move into range but Soto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Andrei Molotov has been cut.
Soto checks a leg kick.
Soto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Molotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Molotov or perhaps it was just good defense by Soto, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Molotov clinches up with Soto and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Soto avoiding damage as Molotov throws knees to the body.
Soto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molotov.
Soto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Molotov takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Molotov is rocked!
Soto throws a big uppercut that drops Molotov! More strikes from Soto and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Molotov lies dazed against the cage as Soto celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Soto!
A less than humble Carlos Soto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Just Bleed 3
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Petrucci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Here swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Petrucci catches Here right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Here fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrucci to the ground. Here is now in Petrucci's guard.
Petrucci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Here is pushing down on Petrucci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrucci is fighting to maintain full guard but Here has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petrucci wants to control but Here is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Here trying to control the pace.
Petrucci tries to roll over but Here keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here trying to control the pace. #T1#
Petrucci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Here is working away from the top position though.
Petrucci is controlling Here's trapped leg to prevent Here from advancing to side control.
Petrucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrucci is trying to stand up here but Here is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petrucci trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Here or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrucci, which made it look bad. #TD#
Here darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrucci has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Petrucci is looking to control Here's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrucci avoid being mounted?
Petrucci regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Here sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrucci's guard.
Here perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petrucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Here with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Here prevents Petrucci from improving his position.
Here perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Here prevents Petrucci from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petrucci is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Here jumps into side control!
Petrucci is looking for a sweep.
Petrucci wants to control but Here postures up.
Petrucci tries to bench press Here off him but Here keeps the position.
Here just content to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Here decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrucci wants to improve his position but Here is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Your Name Here dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Here shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Here showed some decent athleticism there.
Petrucci landing a few short strikes. #SUB2#
Petrucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrucci has a hand on Here's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Here takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Here is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrucci can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrucci regains half guard.#T1#
Here performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petrucci wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petrucci tries to roll over but Here keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Petrucci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Here pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Here is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Petrucci wants to sweep but Here has passed to side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Petrucci can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrucci tries to improve position but can't. #T3##ES2#
Petrucci sneaks out the side door and pushes Here away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Petrucci lands a slapping body shot.
Here tries for a takedown but Petrucci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Here closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrucci circles away.
Petrucci pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Here darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Here takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Here has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petrucci wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Petrucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Here stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Petrucci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Here is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Your Name Here will probably get the nod.
That's time! Here's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Here darts in looking for a takedown but Petrucci gets double underhooks and turns Here into the cage.
Here shoots in and drives through. Petrucci sprawls well.
Here fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Here tries a low kick but Petrucci avoids it.
Silvio Petrucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Here drives through with a takedown into guard.
Here is standing up over Petrucci. Petrucci looks to escape but Here dives into side control. #REVB#
Here working away.
Here trying to control the position but Petrucci is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrucci is trying to escape the position but Here is controlling the position.
Petrucci is trying to control Here's posture but Here avoids it.
Here in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Petrucci is looking for a sweep.
Here is staying tight to Petrucci's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Petrucci is looking to reverse the position.
Petrucci struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrucci is trying to get back to half guard.
Here is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Petrucci is looking to reverse the position.
Petrucci manages to get back to half guard.
Here takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Here looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Here cracks Petrucci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrucci looks to land a left hand but Here moved out of range nicely.
Here misses with a wild body shot.
Here shoots in for a takedown but Petrucci shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Petrucci blocks the low kick.
Here dodges the punch combination from Petrucci.
Here tries to clinch but Petrucci is having none of it.
Your Name Here is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrucci scores with a nice head shot.
Petrucci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrucci walks forward, straight into a front kick from Here.
Here fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Here has a takedown stuffed.
Petrucci throws a body punch but Here moves out of range.
Here has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Petrucci swings for the body but Here moves out of range.
Petrucci cracks a nice hook into Here's ribs.
Petrucci bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Here's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Here has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Here with that takedown attempt.
Here closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrucci circles away.
Petrucci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrucci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Here throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silvio Petrucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrucci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrucci doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Here ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Silvio Petrucci.
I think Here has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Your Name Here!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 63
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Calmuschi throws a good cross that connects.
Barile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calmuschi throws out the jab.
Calmuschi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barile seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barile tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calmuschi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barile somewhat.
Calmuschi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calmuschi pushes Barile away with a front kick.
Barile tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calmuschi defends well and Barile ends up having to push Calmuschi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Calmuschi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barile throws a push kick but Calmuschi slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi thuds a left hand into Barile's body.
A head kick by Barile misses
and Calmuschi counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Barile has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Calmuschi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barile.
Barile tries to clinch up but Calmuschi circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Barile takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calmuschi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barile in his tracks.
A big left from Calmuschi misses.
Calmuschi punishes Barile's body with a nice straight punch.
Iancu Calmuschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barile throws a sloppy head kick and Calmuschi moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Barile misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calmuschi! But no joy.
Calmuschi circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Barile fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calmuschi sprawls well initially but Barile persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Barile seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Calmuschi has recovered full guard.
Calmuschi managing to control the position. #T2#
Barile pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calmuschi is keeping the position for now.
Calmuschi controlling Barile's posture.
Calmuschi wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Barile slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Calmuschi wants to control but Barile postures up.#SUB#
Barile is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calmuschi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Barile wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calmuschi, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Calmuschi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calmuschi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barile tries to pass to full mount but Calmuschi defends it.
Calmuschi is staying active underneath Barile, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Barile seems to be working for a kimura but Calmuschi defends the submission attempt.
Barile wants to free his trapped foot but Calmuschi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calmuschi trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calmuschi tries to roll over but Barile keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barile is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calmuschi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barile is working for a kimura but Calmuschi is defending it quite comfortably.
Calmuschi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barile seems to be working for a kimura but Calmuschi defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barile seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iancu Calmuschi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Calmuschi throws a body punch but Barile moves out of range.
Iancu Calmuschi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Calmuschi, right into the meat.
Barile is looking to score with low kicks.
Barile tries to clinch but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Barile misses with a body punch
and Calmuschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calmuschi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barile. That did some damage!
Calmuschi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barile.
Calmuschi throws a push kick but Barile slaps the foot to one side.
Calmuschi lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi misses with a low kick.
Barile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barile tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. Barile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calmuschi throws a body punch but Barile moves out of range.
Barile throws a head kick that Calmuschi semi-blocks.
Calmuschi lands an overhand right.
Calmuschi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barile throws a front kick aimed at Calmuschi's knee but Calmuschi avoids it well.
Barile avoids the body shot from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi misses with a body kick.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barile moves away.
Barile throws a sloppy head kick
and Calmuschi counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barile.
Barile moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Calmuschi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barile.
Calmuschi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barile. That did some damage!
Barile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barile fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calmuschi avoids it really well and circles away.
Barile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Calmuschi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Iancu Calmuschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calmuschi lands with a straight right. Barile didn't see that one coming.
Barile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
Barile takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Calmuschi feints and then cracks Barile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barile down.
Calmuschi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Barile bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Barile working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Calmuschi can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Barile is trying to get an arm triangle but Calmuschi is defending well. #SUB#
Barile wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calmuschi, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calmuschi is trying to improve his position.
Calmuschi gets back to half guard.
Calmuschi tries to kick Barile off but Barile keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calmuschi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barile pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calmuschi is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iancu Calmuschi 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#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Calmuschi. Barile shrugs it off though.
Calmuschi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barile's hands.
Barile tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calmuschi swivels and escapes.
Barile throws a push kick but Calmuschi slaps the foot to one side.
Calmuschi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barile takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Barile misses
and Calmuschi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Calmuschi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barile is out of range.
Calmuschi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barile shoots in looking for a takedown. Calmuschi tries to sprawl out of it but Barile keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calmuschi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Calmuschi cracks Barile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Calmuschi scores with a jab to the head.
Barile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calmuschi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barile has time to react.
Barile tries a head kick but it misses.
Barile tries to clinch there but Calmuschi circles away.
Calmuschi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calmuschi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Barile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calmuschi. Calmuschi obviously looking to wear him down.
Barile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calmuschi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calmuschi throws out a counter right but Barile avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Calmuschi misses.
Calmuschi lands a nice shot to the body.
Calmuschi throws a looping overhand right but Barile ducks down to avoid it.
Calmuschi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarile.
A head kick by Barile misses
and Calmuschi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calmuschi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barile is out of range. #TD#
Barile drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barile tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Calmuschi wants to control but Barile postures up.#T3#
Calmuschi regains half guard.
Calmuschi is looking for a sweep. Barile is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calmuschi wants to control but Barile is keeping busy. #SUB#
Calmuschi is defending against the submission attempts here by Barile. #SUB#
Barile is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Calmuschi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calmuschi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barile's guard. #REVB#
Calmuschi advances to half guard.
Calmuschi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Barile looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barile looking for a kimura from the bottom but Calmuschi passes into side control!
Tonino Barile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonino Barile overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barile misses with a strike from the bottom.
Iancu Calmuschi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Calmuschi takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Barile to pass into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iancu Calmuschi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Calmuschi 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Pulse 42
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Slime lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zippo.
Zippo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slime walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zippo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Slime finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Pippo Zippo has been cut.
Slime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zippo throws out a counter right but Slime avoids it with no problem.
Slime lands a jab to the nose.
Zippo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Zippo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slime steps in with a hook that catches Zippo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Slime follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Zippo looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slime!
Kimbo Slime thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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