Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Gladiators 53 Jack v Usikov
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Firpo. That's going to slow Nibali down.
A head kick misses from Nibali.
Nibali 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.
A jab from Nibali misses.
Nibali thuds a left hand into Firpo's body.
Firpo 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.
Firpo misses the jab.
Nibali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nibali slips under a jab from Firpo.
Nibali misses with a straight right.
Firpo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Firpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nibali.
Nibali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that Nibali has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good exchange - Nibali coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firpo throws a sloppy head kick and Nibali moves out of range easily.
Nibali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nibali misses with a straight left.
Nibali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Firpo 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 Nibali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nibali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nibali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Nibali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Firpo.
Firpo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Firpo misses with a kick to the body.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nibali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firpo.
Firpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nibali can pounce on him.
Nibali throws a body shot but no joy.
Firpo walks into a left hand.
Firpo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Firpo dodges the punch combination from Nibali.
Nibali throws a leg kick which misses Firpo's front leg but catches the back leg as Firpo tries to avoid it.
Nibali misses with a hook.
Nibali moves out of range of the strikes.
Firpo scoring well with a low kick there.
Nibali moves forwards but Firpo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nibali throws a big shot that misses.
Firpo misses with a looping left.
Firpo backing away here, and Nibali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Firpo looks to land a right hand but Nibali moved out of range.
Firpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nibali.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nibali looks to score with a jab to the body but Firpo is just out of range.
Firpo throws a body punch but Nibali moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Firpo.
Firpo looks to land a left hand but Nibali moved out of range nicely.
Firpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firpo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Nibali lands a slapping body shot.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nibali.
Firpo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nibali.
An inside leg kick lands from Nibali.
Nibali swings for the body but Firpo moves out of range.
Nibali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Firpo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nibali works Firpo's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Firpo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nibali digs a good body shot into Firpo's ribs.
Firpo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Firpo moves forwards but Nibali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Firpo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Nibali.
Firpo lands a head shot.
Firpo throws a looping overhand right but Nibali ducks down to avoid it.
Nibali misses with a straight right.
Nibali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firpo.
A swing and a miss from Firpo.
Nibali loads up on a big right hand but Firpo slips the punch.
Firpo throws a shot from downtown. Nibali moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firpo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nibali throws a shot from downtown. Firpo moves away and avoids it.
Firpo throws a hook to the side of Nibali's head but Nibali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firpo throws an overhand right that lands on Nibali's shoulder, as Nibali tries to avoid the shot.
Nibali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Firpo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Nibali lands with a straight right. Firpo didn't see that one coming.
Firpo throws out a loose jab but Nibali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firpo loads up on a big right hand but Nibali slips the punch.
Nibali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nibali lands a nice looking body shot.
Firpo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Firpo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nibali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Firpo cracks Nibali with a good jab.
Firpo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nibali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nibali throws a body punch but Firpo moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Firpo misses the target.
Nibali thuds his shin into the meat of Firpo's side.
Firpo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Firpo.
Nibali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firpo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nibali misses with a looping right.
Firpo connects with a single shot there.
Nibali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firpo.
Nibali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Nibali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nibali lands a nice hook to Firpo's body. Firpo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nibali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nibali cracks Firpo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Firpo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firpo. Nibali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Nibali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Firpo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Firpo misses with an uppercut. Nibali saw that one coming.
Firpo throws a looping overhand right but Nibali ducks down to avoid it.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Firpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nibali.
Firpo lands a high kick!
Firpo throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nibali slips a jab from Firpo.
Nibali moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nibali! But no joy.
Nibali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nibali scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Firpo.
Firpo lands a nice hook to Nibali's body. Nibali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nibali lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Firpo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nibali misses with a looping right.
Nibali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firpo throws out the jab.
Nibali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy left from Nibali finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nibali.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nibali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nibali scores with a shot to the body.
Firpo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Firpo misses with a body shot.
Firpo takes one on the button.
Nibali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Firpo under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firpo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Firpo throws a jab but it's blocked by Nibali.
Nibali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nibali misses with an uppercut. Firpo saw that one coming.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Nibali blocks the low kick.
Firpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nibali can pounce on him.
Firpo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nibali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Firpo scrambles back to his feet.
Nibali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Firpo's hands.
Nibali staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Nibali.
Firpo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nibali.
Firpo scores with a leg kick.
Firpo lands a nice shot that snaps Nibali's head back.
Nibali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nibali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nibali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nibali throws an overhand right that lands on Firpo's shoulder, as Firpo tries to avoid the shot.
Nibali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nibali moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
Firpo misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Nibali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Firpo misses its intended target. #T3#
Nibali scores with a shot to the body.
Nibali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Firpo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nibali.
Firpo misses with a hook. Nibali ducked under it nicely.
Nibali feints and then cracks Firpo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Firpo down.
Nibali connects with a solid leg kick.
Firpo swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Firpo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nibali.
Firpo throws out a leg kick but Nibali moves out of range and Firpo only half commits.
Nibali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Firpo throws a jab when Nibali was well out of range.
Firpo misses the jab.
Nibali throws a body punch but Firpo moves out of range.
No joy there for Firpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Firpo.
Firpo backing away here, and Nibali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Firpo throws a big shot that misses.
Nibali throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Firpo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firpo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nibali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nibali slips under a jab from Firpo.
Firpo tests Nibali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nibali scores with a jab. Firpo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nibali tries to score with a low kick but Firpo moves his leg out of the way.
Firpo misses with a hook. Nibali ducked under it nicely.
Nibali throws a shot to the body.
Firpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nibali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibali throws a big shot that misses.
Firpo slips a jab from Nibali.
Nibali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nibali misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Nibali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nibali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firpo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nibali.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Firpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nibali.
Nibali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nibali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Firpo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Firpo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Firpo.
Nibali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Firpo slips a jab from Nibali.
Nibali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nibali.
Nibali works Firpo's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo slips a jab and a cross from Nibali.
Firpo moves out of range as Nibali throws a body kick.
Nibali moves away from the strike by Firpo.
Nibali lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Nibali lands a leg kick that knocks Firpo off balance momentarily.#T1##CL2#
Nibali has managed to clinch.
Firpo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nibali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nibali trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Firpo breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nibali.
Firpo misses with a body shot.
Nibali blocks the body kick.
Nibali feints a counter leg kick.
Firpo misses with an uppercut. Nibali saw that one coming.
Nibali pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Firpo back to the cage. Nibali follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nibali looks to score with a jab to the body but Firpo is just out of range.
Firpo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Firpo.
Nibali moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
Nibali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Firpo. #T2#
Nibali throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Firpo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Firpo wants to land a leg kick but Nibali is out of range.
Firpo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Nibali as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Firpo is rocked!
Firpo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nibali throws a body shot but no joy.
Firpo throws a body punch but Nibali moves out of range.
Nibali cracks Firpo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Firpo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Nibali does it's job there.
Nibali lands with an overhand left.
Firpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nibali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Firpo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nibali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Firpo. Firpo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nibali! Firpo is out on his feet! Nibali rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Firpo is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Firpo is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Nibali!

Event: Gladiators 46 Wills Jr v Zulu
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Negreiros misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Negreiros clinches.
Firpo with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Firpo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firpo misses with a low kick as Negreiros jumps back.
Negreiros unleashes a big counter combination but Firpo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Firpo swats away the attempt to clinch by Negreiros.
Firpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Negreiros.
A jab from Firpo misses.
Firpo throws a right hand that Negreiros ducks under and follows up with a left that Negreiros also avoids with ease.
Negreiros unleashes a big counter combination but Firpo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Firpo throws out a loose jab but Negreiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firpo throws a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Firpo's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Firpo avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Negreiros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firpo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Negreiros counters with a straight right hand.
Negreiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Negreiros keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Firpo throws a head kick that misses.
Negreiros lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Negreiros drives through and clinches with Firpo against the cage.
Firpo lands a left hand.
Firpo wants to get back to striking at distance but Negreiros won't allow it.
Firpo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Firpo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Firpo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Firpo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Negreiros's brow. #BC#
Firpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firpo throws a body punch but Negreiros moves out of range.
Negreiros lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Negreiros.
Firpo wants to land a leg kick but Negreiros is out of range.
Firpo lands a really nice looking cross but Negreiros seems unphased. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negreiros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Firpo momentarily.
Firpo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Firpo with a hook.
Negreiros looks to land a combination but Firpo avoids it well.
Firpo throws a leg kick
and Negreiros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Firpo misses with a looping left.
Firpo throws a front kick aimed at Negreiros's knee but Negreiros avoids it well.
Negreiros throws a nice looking combination but Firpo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Firpo tries to score with a low kick but Negreiros moves his leg out of the way.
Negreiros lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Negreiros.
Firpo misses with a looping right.
Firpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Firpo backs off Negreiros throws a huge counter combo but Firpo manages to avoid it all.
Firpo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Negreiros slips under a jab from Firpo.
Firpo blocks a jab.
Negreiros ducks under a wild hook from Firpo.
Firpo feints and then cracks Negreiros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Negreiros down. #T3#
Firpo looks to land a left hand but Negreiros moved out of range nicely.
Firpo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Negreiros defending well as Firpo loads up on a big left hand.
Negreiros ducks under a wild hook from Firpo.
Firpo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Firpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Firpo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Negreiros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Negreiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Firpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Negreiros does no damage.
Firpo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Negreiros throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Firpo throws the left hand but Negreiros avoids the punch easily.
Negreiros throws a counter combo.
Negreiros misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Negreiros connects with a single shot there.
Alfredo Negreiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firpo takes a swing at Negreiros's ribcage but misses.
Firpo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Firpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Negreiros.
Negreiros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Firpo is looking to land body kicks.
Firpo misses with a double jab.
Firpo throws a chopping leg kick but Negreiros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Negreiros throws a counter combo.
Firpo looks to throw the jab but Negreiros is out of range.
Firpo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Negreiros takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Negreiros moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
Firpo lands a head shot.
Firpo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Firpo jabs at Negreiros's body.
Firpo just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firpo dodges the punch combination from Negreiros.
Firpo misses the jab.
Firpo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Alvin Firpo 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.
#R2#
Firpo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Negreiros has knocked Firpo down with a huge combo! Negreiros steps away and waves a wobbly Firpo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Firpo is rocked!
Alfredo Negreiros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Negreiros throws a looping overhand right but Firpo ducks down to avoid it.
Negreiros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firpo scores with a jab. Negreiros acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Negreiros throws a jab when Firpo was well out of range.
Negreiros misses with a two punch combination.
Firpo lands a jab to the nose.
Firpo throws a head kick but Negreiros moves out of range.
Firpo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Negreiros staying out of range there.
Firpo takes a swing at Negreiros's ribcage but misses.
Negreiros moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alfredo Negreiros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Negreiros tries to clinch but Firpo moves out of range.
Firpo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Negreiros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Negreiros slips a jab from Firpo.
Negreiros staying out of range there.#T1#
A slow jab from Firpo misses its intended target.
Negreiros slips under a jab.
Negreiros swinging wildly here.
Firpo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Firpo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Negreiros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Firpo lands a right hook to the body.
Firpo throws a poor cross that misses
and Negreiros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Negreiros blocks the low kick.
Firpo throws a low kick, looking for Negreiros's leg but Negreiros calmly moves out of range.
Firpo tries to work over Negreiros's front leg with a kick but Negreiros checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Firpo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Firpo.
Negreiros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Firpo counters with a straight right hand.
Negreiros throws a big shot that misses.
Firpo jabs at Negreiros's body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negreiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firpo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Firpo 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 Negreiros has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Negreiros and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Negreiros will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Firpo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Negreiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Negreiros.
A punch combination from Firpo misses.
Nice cross by Firpo.
A big right from Firpo misses.
Negreiros misses with a double jab
and Firpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Firpo!
Firpo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Negreiros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Negreiros throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Negreiros as he checks the leg kick.
Firpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Negreiros might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Firpo throws a solid leg kick but Negreiros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Firpo.
Firpo misses with a head kick.
Negreiros displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Firpo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firpo. Negreiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Negreiros lands a jab-cross combination.
Firpo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Negreiros checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Firpo connects with the punch.
Firpo throws a nice looking combination but Negreiros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Negreiros swinging wildly here.
Good work by Negreiros as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firpo throws a sloppy head kick and Negreiros moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Negreiros! But no joy.
Negreiros misses with a few strikes there.
Firpo feints a jab promting Negreiros to slip. Firpo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Negreiros slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Firpo misses with a hook. Negreiros ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Firpo throws a leg kick but Negreiros sees it coming and moves out of range.
Negreiros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Firpo swats away the attempt to clinch by Negreiros.
Firpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Negreiros.
Negreiros throws a nice looking combination but Firpo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Firpo cracks Negreiros with a right hand to the side of the head.
Firpo connects with an inside leg kick.
Negreiros's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Negreiros duly obliges.
Negreiros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Negreiros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Negreiros tests Firpo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Firpo swats away the attempt to clinch by Negreiros.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firpo looks to land a left hand but Negreiros moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Negreiros! But no joy.
Negreiros fails to land with a series of punches.
Firpo throws a leg kick that misses.
Firpo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Alvin Firpo 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Negreiros fails to land with a series of punches.
Firpo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Negreiros is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body punch from Negreiros.
Negreiros connects with a jab.
Negreiros closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Firpo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Negreiros lands with a nice combination. Firpo backs away looking to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Firpo.
Firpo throws out a loose jab but Negreiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Firpo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Firpo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut lands for Firpo. That snapped Negreiros's head back.
Firpo seems to have got his legs back now.
Firpo fails to land with a series of punches.
Negreiros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Firpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Negreiros.
Negreiros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Negreiros there as he acknowledges the shot.
Firpo misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Negreiros scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Firpo misses.
Firpo swats away the attempt to clinch by Negreiros.
Negreiros lands with a big left! Firpo is wobbled badly! Negreiros comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Firpo to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alfredo Negreiros!
Alfredo Negreiros decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Gladiators 42 McCain v Grieg
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Ismagilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Firpo. That snapped Ismagilov's head back.
Firpo loads up on a big right hand but Ismagilov slips the punch.
Ismagilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ismagilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ismagilov takes a swing at Firpo's ribcage but misses.
Firpo scores with a punch to the head.
Firpo looks to land a left hand but Ismagilov moved out of range nicely.
Firpo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ismagilov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ismagilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Firpo jabs Ismagilov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ismagilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firpo drops his hands momentarily and Ismagilov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by Firpo's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ismagilov swinging wildly here.
Firpo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ismagilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firpo.
Alvin Firpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ismagilov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Firpo counters with a low kick, right behind Ismagilov 's knee.
Ismagilov misses with a body punch
and Firpo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Firpo moves out of range as Ismagilov strikes.
Ismagilov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Firpo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ismagilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ismagilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Firpo. Ismagilov shrugs it off though.
Ismagilov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left and a right from Firpo both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Firpo and sends Ismagilov crashing to the mat! Firpo follows him down to the mat - Ismagilov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Ismagilov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Irek Ismagilov has been cut.
Firpo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ismagilov!
Ismagilov is still in real trouble! Can Firpo finish him?#SU#
Firpo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ismagilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Firpo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ismagilov scrambles back to his feet.
Ismagilov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Firpo has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Firpo.
Firpo throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Ismagilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Firpo throws a big counter combination but Ismagilov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Ismagilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firpo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Firpo throws a shot to the body.
Ismagilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ismagilov looks winded!
Ismagilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Firpo defends it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Firpo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ismagilov doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the body from Ismagilov misses
and Firpo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ismagilov throws a shot from downtown. Firpo moves away and avoids it.
Firpo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ismagilov misses with a hook
and Firpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ismagilov lands a nice looking body shot.
Firpo scores with a spinning back kick!
Firpo scores with a nice strike.
Ismagilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Firpo lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Ismagilov fails with the takedown
and Firpo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irek Ismagilov.
Firpo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ismagilov's head.
Firpo cracks Ismagilov with an open hand slap.
Firpo lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ismagilov falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alvin Firpo!

Event: Gladiators 38 Jawbreak v Kolov
Date: Jul 20, 2017

#R1##CL#
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with Firpo.
Firpo has had enough of the clinch but Aoki keeps him there for the moment.
Aoki wants to take the fight to the mat but Firpo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Firpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Firpo sprawls well. Firpo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Firpo misses with a straight left.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Firpo sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aoki can pounce on him.
Firpo scores with a nice right hand.
Firpo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Firpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Firpo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Firpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Firpo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Firpo feints and then cracks Aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aoki down.
Aoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Firpo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Firpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Aoki takes one on the button.#CL#
Aoki moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Firpo breaks from the clinch.
Firpo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Firpo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Firpo misses the target.
Aoki attempts a counter takedown but Firpo avoids it well and moves away.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firpo.
Aoki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aoki slips a straight right by Firpo.
Firpo stuffs the takedown.
Firpo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aoki slips a jab from Firpo.
Aoki is looking to counter the offense by Firpo and move into the clinch.
Firpo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice sprawl there from Firpo as Aoki shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Firpo! But no joy.
Firpo throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Firpo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki shoots for a takedown but Firpo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firpo slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Aoki staying out of range there.
Firpo throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Firpo scores with a leg kick.
Firpo missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Firpo misses with a double jab.
Firpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Firpo throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aoki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Firpo keeps moving. #SUB#
Firpo is trying to push Aoki off with his feet but Aoki grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Firpo's ankles and Firpo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Gladiators 33 Sharp v Gain
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Firpo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Erl moves into the clinch.
Erl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Firpo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Erl displaying some good clinch control by pressing Firpo up against the cage.
Erl stalling the fight.
Erl misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Erl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Firpo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Erl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Firpo breaks from the clinch.
Erl takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Erl decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erl is trying to control the action in half guard but Firpo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Erl looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Erl stalling. #T1#
Erl trying to control from half guard but Firpo is working away.
Erl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Erl controlling the action here.
Firpo is looking for a sweep. Erl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Firpo trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Firpo tries to get to full guard but Erl has control of the leg.
Erl wants to control but Firpo is keeping him busy.
Firpo wants to get back to full guard but Erl has passed into side control.
Erl is working Firpo over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Erl wants to control but Firpo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erl cracks Firpo with a big right hand but Firpo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Erl lands a nice forearm strike.
Erl trying to control the position but Firpo is working away.
Firpo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erl wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erl wants to control but Firpo is keeping him busy.
Firpo stops Erl from passing to mount. #T4#
Firpo is looking for a sweep.
Erl trying to control the action but Firpo is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Erl stalls from top position.
Erl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Firpo keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Firpo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owin Erl dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Firpo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Erl's calf.
Erl is looking to clinch but Firpo is avoiding it.
Firpo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Firpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owin Erl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Firpo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Firpo misses.
Erl darts in looking for a takedown but Firpo gets double underhooks and turns Erl into the cage.
Erl tries to clinch up.
Firpo misses with a low kick.
Erl ducks under a wild hook from Firpo.
Erl is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erl tries to counter by closing the distance.
Erl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Firpo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Firpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Erl.#CL2#
Erl darts in and clinches Firpo up against the cage.#BC#
Firpo manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firpo misses with a low kick as Erl jumps back.#T1#
Firpo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Firpo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Firpo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Erl wants to clinch.
Firpo circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Erl scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Erl trying to control the position but Firpo is working away.
Erl working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firpo is looking for a sweep.
Erl in side control, throwing shots but Firpo defends.
Firpo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Owin Erl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Firpo is not content to let Erl control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Erl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erl postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Erl creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Firpo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Erl tries to advance to mount but can't.
Firpo is not content to let Erl control the position. #T3#
Firpo holding on.
Erl working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Erl is looking to take a break and control but Firpo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Firpo parries the strikes from Erl easily there. Erl is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Firpo to escape. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Erl is looking to take a break and control but Firpo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Firpo throws a head kick but Erl moves out of range.
Erl wants to counter the offense by Firpo and move into the clinch position.
Firpo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Erl 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.#ES#
Firpo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Firpo throws a head kick that misses.
Firpo lands the left hand.
Firpo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erl.#CL2#
Erl moves into range and clinches up with Firpo.
Firpo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Firpo tries to break free but Erl pushes him back against the cage.
Firpo takes a shot to the head.
Firpo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Firpo working hard to break the clinch.
Erl pressing his opponent against the cage.
Erl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Firpo dominated that second round.
That's time! Firpo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Erl dodges the punch combination from Firpo.
Alvin Firpo is winning the standup battle so far.
Erl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Firpo throws the left hand but Erl avoids the punch easily.
Firpo throws a solid leg kick but Erl takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Firpo.
Firpo lands a head kick. Erl smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Firpo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erl manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Erl has closed the distance and engaged Firpo in a clinch. #TD2#
Erl successfully pulls guard.
Firpo wants to stand but Erl is controlling his posture from full guard.
Erl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Firpo's guard. #REVB#
Erl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Erl controls the pace.
Firpo looking for a sweep. Not yet Firpo, not yet. #T1#
Firpo being controlled here, momentarily.
Firpo wants to sweep here but Erl controlling him for the moment.
Erl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Firpo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Erl keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Firpo's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Firpo holds on and takes a little breather.
Erl stays in close to Firpo's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Erl wants to pass the guard but Firpo is keeping the position.
Erl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Erl trying to control the position from guard on top but Firpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Erl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Firpo throws a hook to the side of Erl's head but Erl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erl tries to counter with a clinch but Firpo shakes him off and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Firpo - that will leave a mark!
Firpo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Erl wants to clinch up but Firpo keeps it at a distance.
Firpo swats away the attempt to clinch by Erl.#T3#
Firpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erl.
A left lands for Firpo.
Erl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Firpo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Firpo misses the shot to the body.
Erl wants to counter the offense by Firpo and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Erl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Erl.
Erl has Firpo pressed against the cage, preventing Firpo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Erl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Firpo. #BC#
Firpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erl fails with a takedown attempt.
Erl is looking to clinch.
Firpo throwing a counter right hand but Erl manages to avoid it.
Erl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Firpo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Jab from Firpo.
Erl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Firpo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owin Erl.
Erl tries to close the distance and clinch but Firpo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Firpo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erl blocks a jab.
Erl blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvin Firpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Erl forces Firpo back against the cage and clinches.
Firpo is working Erl over against the cage.
Owin Erl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Erl.
Firpo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erl prevents Firpo from breaking the clinch.
Firpo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Firpo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Erl prevents Firpo from breaking the clinch.
Erl has Firpo pressed against the cage, preventing Firpo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Firpo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Firpo 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Firpo!

Event: Gladiators 28 Perry v Silva
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Firpo loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
Firpo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Firpo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jenkins at a distance.
Firpo lands a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jenkins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Firpo as he connects with a hook.
Jenkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Firpo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jenkins scrambles back to his feet.
Jenkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Jenkins in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Firpo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurice Jenkins!
Maurice Jenkins made sure to mention his sponsor, Fatty's in his post fight interview.

Event: Gladiators 23 Power v Perry
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Firpo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumble Lee.
Lee is looking to clinch but Firpo is avoiding it.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Firpo lands with a cross. #CL2#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Firpo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Firpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Firpo's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firpo trying to control here.
Firpo gets back to full guard.
Firpo controlling Lee's posture. #T1#
Lee is pushing down on Firpo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Firpo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Firpo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Firpo wants to get back to full guard.
Firpo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Firpo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Firpo holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee trying to control but Firpo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Firpo controlling the position.
Lee pushing down on Firpo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firpo is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Firpo trying to control but Lee postures up.
Firpo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee. #T3#
Lee is keen to just control but Firpo is a slippery customer.
Lee prevents Firpo from improving his position.#SUB#
Firpo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Firpo is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Firpo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Firpo is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Firpo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Firpo is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Firpo defending well though. #SUB2#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firpo is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rumble Lee 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##TD2#
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into Firpo's guard.
Firpo keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Firpo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Firpo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Firpo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo connects with a looping right hand.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Firpo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firpo is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Firpo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Firpo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Firpo is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Lee looks to land a strike but Firpo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Firpo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee throws a strike but Firpo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firpo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Firpo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Firpo connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firpo but Firpo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Firpo scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Firpo.
A big right from Firpo misses. #T3#
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Firpo finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Firpo works the jab nicely.
Firpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Firpo works the jab nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Firpo. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumble Lee.
Firpo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Firpo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Firpo lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Firpo connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Firpo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firpo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Firpo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Firpo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Firpo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rumble Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Firpo connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Firpo finish him?
Firpo throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by Firpo's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
We've been informed that Lee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Firpo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Firpo avoids it really well and circles away.
Firpo throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee is looking to clinch but Firpo is avoiding it.
Firpo is looking to counter punch.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Firpo, as that shot connected.
Alvin Firpo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Firpo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice shot by Firpo.
Firpo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Firpo keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Firpo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firpo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee throws a strike but Firpo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Firpo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Firpo stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Firpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee slips a jab from Firpo.
Firpo lands with a nice body punch.
Firpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Firpo shakes him off and moves away.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Firpo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Firpo tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Firpo swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Firpo digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Firpo tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Firpo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumble Lee.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Firpo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch there but Firpo circles away.
Firpo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rumble Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firpo scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firpo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Firpo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Firpo swivels and escapes.
Firpo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firpo wants it to stay on the feet.
Firpo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Firpo scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee moves to clinch but Firpo breaks away
and Firpo counters with a right hand to the body.
Firpo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firpo wants it to stay on the feet.
Firpo thumps Lee with a low kick.
Firpo tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Firpo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Firpo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alvin Firpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firpo.
Decent striking displayed by Firpo there.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Firpo, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Firpo against the cage but Firpo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#KD#
Firpo cracks Lee with a big right hand and Lee goes down!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firpo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Firpo decides to stand back up.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firpo.
Firpo is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Firpo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Firpo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lee to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lee looks to clinch but Firpo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lee taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alvin Firpo!

Event: Gladiators 16 Holton v Bravo
Date: Apr 03, 2017

#R1#
Kolov shoots in and drives through. Firpo sprawls well.
Nice shot by Firpo.
Firpo looks to land a combination but Kolov avoids it well.
Firpo scores with a head kick. Kolov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Dan Kolov has been cut.
Firpo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kolov. Kolov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Firpo throws a head kick but Kolov moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Firpo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kolov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Firpo's waist but Firpo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolov off to one side.
Kolov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Firpo is fending him off so far but Kolov persists. Nope, Firpo circles away and we're back to standing.
Firpo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kolov darts in looking for a takedown but Firpo gets double underhooks and turns Kolov into the cage.
Firpo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kolov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kolov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kolov pushes down on Firpo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Firpo is staying active underneath Kolov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB#
Kolov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Firpo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kolov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Firpo!
Firpo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Firpo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kolov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Firpo is in real trouble. #SUB#
Kolov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Firpo is defending well though. Kolov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Kolov working for the choke.
Kolov trying to control.
Kolov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kolov controlling well, preventing Firpo from escaping the position. #T2##SUB#
Firpo fending off the submission attempt from Kolov. #SUB#
Kolov tightening his grip on Firpo, looking for the choke.
Firpo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kolov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kolov is looking for the choke from the back position but Firpo is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Firpo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kolov.
Firpo is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Kolov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Firpo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Firpo breaks Kolov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Kolov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kolov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kolov uses his free foot to push down on Firpo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Firpo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firpo prevents Kolov from taking his back.
Firpo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Kolov is looking to take a break and control but Firpo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firpo trying to control but Kolov postures up.
Firpo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kolov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kolov's back!
Firpo has the hooks in. Kolov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Firpo is trying to stick to Kolov's back but Kolov is turning into Firpo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Firpo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kolov.
Kolov looking to pass the guard.
Firpo looking to control.
Kolov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Firpo's guard.
Kolov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Kolov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Firpo turns into him and now he's in Kolov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Kolov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Kolov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Firpo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Firpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Firpo scores with a nice body kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Firpo enables Kolov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Firpo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kolov prevents Firpo from getting back to his feet.
Kolov trying to control but Firpo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kolov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Firpo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kolov has Firpo in his guard.#REVB#
Firpo controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolov is keeping the position for now. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kolov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolov wants to control from the top but Firpo keeps moving.
Kolov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Kolov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Firpo defends it well.
Kolov wants to pass to mount but Firpo is defending the position.
Kolov prevents Firpo from improving his position.
Kolov trying to control the action but Firpo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kolov prevents Firpo from improving his position.
Firpo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kolov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dan Kolov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kolov has control of Firpo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Firpo regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Kolov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Firpo is on top in guard. #T3#
Kolov looking to control. #SUB#
Kolov has his foot on Firpo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Firpo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kolov has his foot on Firpo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Firpo works his way back into a safe position though.
Firpo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kolov's guard.
Kolov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Firpo is one step ahead there.
Kolov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Firpo's guard. #REVR#
Firpo is trying to control the position but Kolov postures up. #T4#
Kolov is pushing down on Firpo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Firpo is fighting to maintain full guard but Kolov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kolov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kolov wants to pass the guard but Firpo is defending well.
Kolov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Firpo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Firpo wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolov uses his free foot to push down on Firpo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Firpo.
Kolov forces the positional change into back control.
Firpo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kolov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Kolov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Kolov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Kolov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Firpo scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Firpo.
Firpo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kolov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Firpo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kolov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Firpo swivels and escapes.
Firpo with a hook.
Firpo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kolov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Firpo slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Firpo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kolov walks into a straight right hand from Firpo.
Kolov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dan Kolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firpo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Firpo's corner calls for a 1-2. Firpo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firpo.
Firpo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Firpo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Firpo avoids it really well and circles away.
Firpo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kolov avoids the head kick by Firpo.
Firpo cracks the inside of Kolov's front leg.
Kolov shoots in for a double leg but Firpo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Firpo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Firpo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvin Firpo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Firpo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kolov on the side of the head.
Kolov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firpo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Firpo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kolov's head.#T2##TD#
Kolov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kolov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kolov trying to control the action but Firpo is working from the bottom.
Firpo is looking for a sweep. Kolov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Firpo trying to control but Kolov postures up.
Firpo is looking for a sweep. Kolov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kolov works his way into full mount! #T3#
Kolov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Firpo is looking to escape.
Kolov moves to the back. #SUB#
Kolov looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Firpo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kolov. #SUB#
Kolov tightening his grip on Firpo, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kolov working for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Kolov tightening his grip on Firpo, looking for the choke.
Firpo trying to control the hands but Kolov breaks the grip.
Alvin Firpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firpo tries to roll but Kolov sticks to his back.
Firpo is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Firpo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Kolov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Firpo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Firpo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kolov 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Kolov!
A very excited looking Dan Kolov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Gladiators 12 Runt v Sason
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Bispin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firpo.
Bispin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Firpo stuns Bispin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Firpo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Firpo.
Firpo stalks Bispin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bispin's face. Bispin staggers backwards, shaken.
Bispin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bispin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Firpo scores with a nice strike.
Bispin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Bispin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firpo lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Bispin out cold! Bispin is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alvin Firpo!

Event: Gladiators 10
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Bispin misses with a hook
and Firpo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bispin tries to clinch up but Firpo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Bispin rushes Firpo and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Firpo manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bispin clinches up against the cage.
Bispin stalling the fight.
I was talking to Firpo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Bispin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Bispin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Firpo manages to break the clinch.
Firpo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Firpo misses with a straight left.
Firpo throws a body punch but Bispin moves out of range.
Alvin Firpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bispin shoots in but no luck this time.
Bispin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firpo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Firpo misses with a hook
and Firpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Firpo wants to slow Bispin down by chopping away at his legs.
Bispin slips a straight right by Firpo.
Firpo throws a looping overhand right but Bispin ducks down to avoid it.
Bispin throws a counter combo.#T1#
Bispin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Firpo scores with a body shot.
Firpo throws a low kick, looking for Bispin's leg but Bispin calmly moves out of range.
Bispin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firpo. Firpo obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvin Firpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Firpo misses.
Bispin scores with a punch to the head.
Firpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bispin.
Bispin misses with a few strikes there.
Firpo scores with a head kick.
Firpo misses with a hook. Bispin ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Bispin pushes Firpo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Firpo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firpo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bispin unleashes a big counter combination but Firpo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bispin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bispin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bispin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bispin throws a series of punches but Firpo moves out of range. #T2#
Bispin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bispin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firpo throws out the jab.
Bispin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Bispin has managed to clinch.
Bispin misses with the head strike. #BC#
Firpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Bispin clinches.
Firpo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Firpo manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bispin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Firpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firpo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Firpo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bispin's calf.#CL2#
Bispin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Firpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bispin lands the left hand.
Bispin ducks under a wild hook from Firpo.
Bispin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bispin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Firpo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Firpo misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Bispin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Firpo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Firpo manages to get back to half guard.
Firpo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bispin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Firpo is holding on to half guard well.
Firpo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bispin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Firpo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bispin throwing shots but Firpo is blocking nicely. #T4#
Bispin wants to pass the guard but Firpo is defending well.
Firpo is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Bispin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Firpo to get to his feet.
Firpo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Firpo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bispin throws a poor cross that misses
and Firpo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Bispin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bispin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Firpo - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bispin tries to clinch but Firpo is having none of it.
Firpo scores with a jab to the head.
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 Alvin Firpo 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.
#R2#
Firpo throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Firpo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bispin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bispin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Firpo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Firpo backs off Bispin throws a huge counter combo but Firpo manages to avoid it all.
Firpo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Firpo misses with a straight right.
Firpo lands a leg kick that knocks Bispin off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Bispin closes the distance and pushes Firpo back into the cage.#BC2#
Bispin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firpo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bispin in his tracks.
Firpo throws a lazy uppercut
and Bispin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bispin ducks under a wild hook from Firpo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo throws a right hand that misses
and Bispin counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Firpo.
Firpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Bispin clinches up with Firpo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bispin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Firpo misses its intended target.
Bispin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Bispin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Firpo.
Firpo wants to slow Bispin down by chopping away at his legs.
Firpo throws a series of punches but Bispin avoids them all with ease.
Firpo sets himself, and Bispin steps forward looking for the clinch! Firpo avoids it this time.
Firpo swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Bispin rushes Firpo and presses him up against the cage.
Firpo wants to take the fight to the mat but Bispin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Firpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bispin avoids the head kick by Firpo.
Bispin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bispin wants to clinch up but Firpo keeps it at a distance.
Firpo throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Bispin takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bispin. #BC#
Firpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Firpo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bispin.
Bispin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bispin tries to clinch but Firpo moves out of range.
Firpo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bispin darts in and clinches Firpo up against the cage.#BC2#
Bispin breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Firpo.#CL2#
Firpo tries to keep at a distance but Bispin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bispin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Firpo's efforts to push away.
Bispin swings wildly with an uppercut but Firpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firpo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bispin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Firpo manages to break the clinch.
Bispin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Bispin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Bispin clinches.
Bispin tries to score a body lock takedown but Firpo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Firpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firpo misses the jab.
Firpo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bispin's head.
Firpo misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Firpo tries to keep at a distance but Bispin has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Firpo manages to break the clinch.
Firpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Bispin clinches with his opponent.
Firpo working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Firpo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bispin wants to clinch.#T4#
Bispin jabs Firpo right on the nose. Firpo blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Bispin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bispin manages to break the clinch.
Firpo scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bispin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Firpo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Firpo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firpo wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bispin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Firpo thuds his right hand into Bispin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Firpo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Firpo throws an overhand right that lands on Bispin's shoulder, as Bispin tries to avoid the shot.
Bispin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Firpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bispin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Alvin Firpo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bispin tries to move into range but Firpo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Firpo throws a chopping leg kick but Bispin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bispin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Bispin forces Firpo back against the cage and clinches.
Firpo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Firpo is trying to break the clinch but Bispin has him pressed against the cage.
Bispin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Firpo walks away with a smile on his face. Bispin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Firpo sizes up Bispin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Firpo lands a jab.
Bispin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firpo.
Bispin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Firpo lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Bispin goes down and covers up as Firpo starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Firpo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Firpo loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Hall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Firpo circles away.
Alvin Firpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firpo with a hook.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Firpo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Firpo jabs Hall right on the nose. Hall blinks but takes it well.
Hall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Firpo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Firpo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Firpo leaves Hall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Firpo catches Hall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hall takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Firpo.
Firpo swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Firpo misses with a body shot. #T1#
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firpo.
Firpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Firpo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firpo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Firpo as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Hall is rocked!
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt - Firpo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hall has his takedown stuffed
and Firpo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hall is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Firpo. Beautiful body shot.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firpo throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Firpo throws a leg kick that misses.
Firpo lands with a shot to the body.
Firpo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Firpo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice cross by Firpo.
Hall blocks the body kick.
Alvin Firpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firpo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Firpo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hall falls backwards - clearly groggy! Firpo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Firpo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Edy. Firpo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firpo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Ed Edy has been cut.
Firpo tries a low kick but Edy avoids it.
Edy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Firpo misses with the combination.
Edy misses with a double jab
and Firpo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edy thinking.
Edy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Firpo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Firpo lands with a hook. Edy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Firpo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Firpo lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edy takes a swing at Firpo's ribcage but misses.
Firpo tests Edy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Firpo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Edy finds it's target.
Edy ducks right into an uppercut from Firpo. #T1#
Edy throws a good cross that connects.
Firpo misses with a wild combination.
Firpo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edy.
Edy looks to land a left hand but Firpo moved out of range nicely.
Edy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Firpo counters with a straight right hand.
Edy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Firpo was well out of range. Poor timing from Edy.
Firpo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Edy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Firpo has time to react.
Edy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Firpo misses with a straight right.
Edy misses with a hook to the body
and Firpo counters with a right hand to the body.
Edy looks to land a combination. Firpo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edy drops his hands momentarily and Firpo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Firpo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Firpo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Firpo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Firpo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Firpo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Firpo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Firpo.
Firpo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Edy blocks a head kick by Firpo.
Edy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firpo manages to avoid it.
Edy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Firpo lands a jab to the nose.
Alvin Firpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firpo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Firpo on the side of the head.
Firpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edy.
Firpo flicks out a counter leg kick but Edy steps away.
Firpo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD2#
Edy ducks straight into an uppercut from Firpo and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Edy manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#
Edy is rocked!#ES#
Edy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Oh Edy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edy is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Firpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firpo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edy seems to have got his legs back now.
Firpo cracks Edy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Firpo throws the kick towards the body but Edy avoids it.#T3#
Edy throws a hook but Firpo avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Firpo! #CUT2#
Ed Edy's cut is getting worse.
Firpo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Firpo defending well as Edy loads up on a big left hand.
Edy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Firpo.
Edy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Firpo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edy.
Edy misses with a looping left.
A nice combination there by Firpo.
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!
Firpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edy throws a jab but it's blocked by Firpo.
Edy works Firpo's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Firpo finds it's way through Edy's defenses.
Firpo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Firpo jabs Edy right on the nose. Edy blinks but takes it well.
Firpo connects with a right that clearly hurt Edy. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Firpo proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Edy collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Firpo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2017

#R1#
Firpo tried to score with a low kick but Connecticut checks it.
Connecticut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Firpo misses with a body shot.
Connecticut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Firpo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvin Firpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firpo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Firpo throws a body punch but Connecticut moves out of range.
Firpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Connecticut.
An inside leg kick from Firpo misses.
A punch combination from Firpo misses.
Despite the aggression on Connecticut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Firpo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Connecticut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Firpo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Connecticut has time to react.
Connecticut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Firpo throws a jab but it's blocked by Connecticut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connecticut takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Connecticut checks a low kick from Firpo.
Connecticut blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Firpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connecticut is looking for the big counter here.
Firpo scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Connecticut closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Firpo quickly recovers to half guard.
Connecticut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Firpo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Connecticut on the ground.
Firpo has hold of Connecticut's hands but Connecticut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Connecticut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Connecticut.
Firpo taking some punishment here, with Connecticut in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firpo has hold of Connecticut's hands but Connecticut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Firpo is controlling Connecticut's trapped leg to prevent Connecticut from advancing to side control.#T2#
Connecticut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Firpo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Connecticut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Connecticut lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Firpo wants to control the action here but instead Connecticut manages to pass to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firpo taking shots to the head.
Connecticut has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Firpo's face.
Connecticut lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Firpo hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firpo is desperately trying to improve his position but Connecticut has a good base and remains in mount.
Connecticut dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Firpo is rocked!#T3#
Connecticut dominating with strikes here.
Oh Firpo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connecticut with shots to the head and body - Firpo looks very uncomfortable down there.
A big strike lands for Connecticut! That's really hurt Firpo and he's turned his back - Connecticut keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Connecticut jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sage Connecticut!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2017

#R1#
Firpo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Firpo misses with a body shot.
Lit takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Lit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Firpo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lit has Firpo pressed against the cage, preventing Firpo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Firpo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Firpo backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lit prevents Firpo from breaking the clinch.
Firpo can't break the clinch.
Firpo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lit lands an uppercut.
Lit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lit tries a body shot but Firpo blocks it.
Lit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Firpo or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firpo tries to break the clinch but Lit is controlling the position.
Firpo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firpo tries to circle away but Lit has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Lit prevents Firpo from breaking the clinch.
Firpo tries to break the clinch but Lit is controlling the position.
Lit lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Lit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Firpo tries to break the clinch but Lit is controlling the position.
Lit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Firpo.
Lit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Firpo is trying to break the clinch but Lit is controlling him.
Lit struggles to land a body shot inside as Firpo controls his hands.
Lit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Firpo's efforts to push away.
Firpo wants to get back to striking at distance but Lit won't allow it.
Lit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Firpo backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Firpo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lit throws a punch but it's blocked by Firpo.
Lit working aggressively here.
Firpo is looking to control Lit's arms but Lit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Firpo has his back to the cage.
Firpo is trying to break the clinch but Lit has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Lit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Firpo.
Lit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Firpo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lit has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Lit.
Lit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Firpo backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lit lands with a right to the head.
Firpo tries to break the clinch but Lit is controlling the position.
Firpo can't break the clinch.
Firpo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lit.
Lit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lit - that landed with a thud.
Firpo is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Lit.
Firpo wants to break free but Lit has control.
Lit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Firpo tries to break the clinch but Lit is controlling the position.
Lit scores with a shoulder strike.
Lit is pushing Firpo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Firpo wants to get back to striking at distance but Lit won't allow it.
Lit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Lit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Lit. #ROC2#
Firpo is rocked!
Lit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Firpo.
Firpo is trying to force a seperation but Lit has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Lit.
Firpo has had enough of the clinch but Lit keeps him there for the moment.
Lit gets through Firpo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Firpo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lit digs a right hand into Firpo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Firpo's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lit is working Firpo over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lit. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lit.
Lit throws a big uppercut that drops Firpo! More strikes from Lit and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Firpo lies dazed against the cage as Lit celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Lit!
Mike Lit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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