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Event:
ROTI-23
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Tuungafasi is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Tuungafasi has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Tuungafasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov scores with a shoulder strike.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi blocking some punches.
Panayotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuungafasi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Tuungafasi throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuungafasi throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Tuungafasi taking a breather.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuungafasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
Tuungafasi tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Tuungafasi back against the cage.
Panayotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panayotov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Tuungafasi lands a body shot.
Tuungafasi has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi lands with a light punch inside.
Tuungafasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuungafasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuungafasi lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tuungafasi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panayotov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Panayotov. #BC#
Panayotov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panayotov throws a looping overhand right but Tuungafasi ducks down to avoid it.
Tuungafasi thinks about the counter body kick.
Tuungafasi throws a right hand that Panayotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panayotov also avoids with ease.
Tuungafasi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Tuungafasi closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Tuungafasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Panayotov.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuungafasi working aggressively here.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.
Tuungafasi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuungafasi.
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Tuungafasi controls the action.
Panayotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Tuungafasi blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov lands with a right to the head.
Panayotov can't break the clinch.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Panayotov is keeping busy.
Tuungafasi tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Tuungafasi back against the cage.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panayotov wants to break free but Tuungafasi has control.
Tuungafasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov tries to circle away but Tuungafasi has him pinned against the cage.
Tuungafasi scores with a shot to the side of Panayotov's head.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi works on Panayotov's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Tuungafasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Panayotov's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tuungafasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panayotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panayotov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayotov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tuungafasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
#T4#
Tuungafasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuungafasi tries to move into range but Panayotov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Panayotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuungafasi.
Nice defenses there by Tuungafasi.
Despite the aggression on Tuungafasi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuungafasi throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi misses with an uppercut.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Panayotov clinches up against the cage.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aniseto Tuungafasi 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#
Tuungafasi tries to clinch but Panayotov is having none of it.
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Tuungafasi throws out a loose jab but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuungafasi scores with a jab.
Tuungafasi connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi wants to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tuungafasi clinches up with Panayotov and pushes him back against the cage.
Tuungafasi lands a hook that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Tuungafasi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov is working Tuungafasi over against the cage.
Tuungafasi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Panayotov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Panayotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuungafasi's elbow.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tuungafasi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Panayotov.
Aniseto Tuungafasi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Tuungafasi tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov tries a body shot but Tuungafasi blocks it.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuungafasi misses with some punches.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Tuungafasi presses Panayotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Domenik Panayotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuungafasi swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tuungafasi can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Tuungafasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tuungafasi.
A nice left hand lands by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi lands a nice uppercut.
Panayotov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuungafasi.#T3#
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuungafasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panayotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuungafasi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tuungafasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuungafasi looking to slow down the pace here.
Panayotov tries to break the clinch but Tuungafasi is controlling the position.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Panayotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuungafasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Panayotov wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuungafasi won't allow it.
Tuungafasi tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Panayotov breaks from the clinch.
Tuungafasi slips under a jab.#T4#
Tuungafasi closes the distance but Panayotov moves to the side
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuungafasi lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov swings widly with a right hand
letting Tuungafasi counter with a right hand.
Tuungafasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panayotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuungafasi works Panayotov's body with a nice hook.
Panayotov avoids the head kick by Tuungafasi.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Aniseto Tuungafasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuungafasi tries to clinch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Panayotov - just one landing. #CL#
Panayotov has Tuungafasi up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Domenik Panayotov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tuungafasi has managed to clinch.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov pushes Tuungafasi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuungafasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panayotov takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
Tuungafasi can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Tuungafasi can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
Panayotov works on Tuungafasi's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Tuungafasi misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Tuungafasi working aggressively here.
#T1#
Tuungafasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Tuungafasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panayotov.
A short uppercut from Tuungafasi.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuungafasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Tuungafasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuungafasi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tuungafasi is leaning against Panayotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tuungafasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov pushes Tuungafasi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panayotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Tuungafasi tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Tuungafasi back against the cage.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuungafasi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tuungafasi has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Panayotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Tuungafasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Panayotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Tuungafasi as the two fighters clinch.
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Tuungafasi controls the action.
Tuungafasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuungafasi.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuungafasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tuungafasi misses with some punches.
Tuungafasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi stalling in the clinch but Panayotov improves position.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panayotov scores with a shot to the side of Tuungafasi's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Tuungafasi lands a left hand.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panayotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
Tuungafasi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuungafasi lands a left hand.
Tuungafasi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tuungafasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Domenik Panayotov.
I think Panayotov 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenik Panayotov!
Domenik Panayotov 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.
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Event:
ROTI-19
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Tuungafasi forces Bonariushausen back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuungafasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuungafasi digs a right hand into Bonariushausen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonariushausen's gas tank.
Tuungafasi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonariushausen or not.
Tuungafasi lands with a light punch inside.
Tuungafasi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonariushausen or not.
Bonariushausen is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Tuungafasi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
A head kick lands from Tuungafasi that sends Bonariushausen to the canvas. Bonariushausen tries to scramble back to his feet but Tuungafasi brings him back down into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Tottengill Bonariushausen has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuungafasi controlling the position from side mount.
Bonariushausen is trying to get back to half guard.
Bonariushausen wants to control but Tuungafasi postures up.
Tuungafasi wants to control but Bonariushausen is keeping him busy.
Bonariushausen is trying to escape the position but Tuungafasi is controlling the position.
Bonariushausen is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Bonariushausen dodges the ground and pound from Tuungafasi.
Bonariushausen is not content to let Tuungafasi control the position.
Bonariushausen tries to improve position but can't.
Bonariushausen is pushing Tuungafasi's head away, looking to escape. Tuungafasi manages to hold on to the position though.
Bonariushausen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tuungafasi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tuungafasi controlling the pace.
Bonariushausen wants to get back to full guard.
Bonariushausen wants to control but Tuungafasi is keeping busy.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Tuungafasi seems content to control.
Let's hope that Tuungafasi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bonariushausen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bonariushausen.
Tuungafasi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonariushausen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuungafasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonariushausen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonariushausen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tuungafasi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bonariushausen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tuungafasi is defending well. Bonariushausen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tuungafasi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bonariushausen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tottengill Bonariushausen!
A relieved looking Tottengill Bonariushausen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
ROTI-06
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Tuungafasi shoots in for a takedown but Pelayo shows good takedown defense.
Pelayo throws a looping overhand right but Tuungafasi ducks down to avoid it.
Tuungafasi swinging wildly here.
Pelayo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tuungafasi in his tracks. #CL2#
Pelayo has managed to clinch.
Tuungafasi prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Tuungafasi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pelayo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Tuungafasi has closed the distance and engaged Pelayo in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Tuungafasi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2#
Pelayo moves into range and clinches up with Tuungafasi.#BC#
Tuungafasi breaks the clinch.
Jab by Pelayo.
Tuungafasi tries to bum rush Pelayo with a series of wild strikes but Pelayo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tuungafasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pelayo.
Pelayo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tuungafasi counters with a two punch combo.
Tuungafasi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pelayo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aniseto Tuungafasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuungafasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Pelayo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tuungafasi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pelayo's waist but Pelayo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuungafasi off to one side.
Pelayo dips to his left and cracks Tuungafasi with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelayo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tuungafasi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC2#
Pelayo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tuungafasi staying out of range there.
Pelayo throws a jab when Tuungafasi was well out of range.#CL2#
Pelayo clinches.
Pelayo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tuungafasi taking a breather.
Tuungafasi wants a takedown but no success here.
Pelayo leaning against his opponent.
Pelayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tuungafasi tries to stall but Pelayo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3##TD2#
Pelayo jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuungafasi with a nice head shot there.
Tuungafasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pelayo is keeping the position for now.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pelayo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tuungafasi's guard. #REVB#
Tuungafasi is trying to hold Pelayo in close to prevent damage but Pelayo has managed to pass into half guard.
Tuungafasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuungafasi wants to get back to full guard but Pelayo has mounted him!#T4#
Pelayo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pelayo looking to finish Tuungafasi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tuungafasi!
Tuungafasi can't escape the position.
Pelayo working the ground and pound effectively.
Pelayo landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelayo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pelayo controlling the position easily from mount.
Pelayo lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Pelayo.
Pelayo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Pelayo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pelayo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tuungafasi under the eye.
Pelayo throws the left hand but Tuungafasi avoids the punch easily.
Tuungafasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelayo moves away.
Pelayo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pelayo but Pelayo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Don Pelayo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuungafasi misses with a takedown attempt
and Tuungafasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuungafasi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pelayo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pelayo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tuungafasi tries to pull guard but Pelayo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aniseto Tuungafasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pelayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuungafasis head. #TD#
Tuungafasi pulls guard.
Pelayo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pelayo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pelayo working some strikes from top position.
Pelayo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pelayo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tuungafasi's head.
Pelayo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tuungafasi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pelayo on the ground.
Pelayo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pelayo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tuungafasi's head.
Pelayo with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Tuungafasi is looking to stand up but Pelayo isn't so interested in that idea.
Pelayo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tuungafasi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pelayo is in close to Tuungafasi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pelayo content to stall in guard here.
Pelayo lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Tuungafasi is looking to sweep but instead, Pelayo has passed into half guard.
Pelayo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pelayo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tuungafasi wants to control but Pelayo passes into side.
Pelayo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tuungafasi tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Don Pelayo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pelayo just content to control the position.
Tuungafasi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pelayo controlling the position.
Pelayo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tuungafasi down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Tuungafasi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tuungafasi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pelayo connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Pelayo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tuungafasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tuungafasi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tuungafasi blocks a jab.
Pelayo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aniseto Tuungafasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuungafasi misses with a hook
and Pelayo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuungafasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tuungafasi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pelayo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Pelayo moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo prevents the takedown attempt.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Tuungafasi controls the action.
#BC#
Tuungafasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pelayo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Pelayo misses with a looping left.
Tuungafasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tuungafasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aniseto Tuungafasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelayo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi slips a straight right by Pelayo.
Pelayo 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.
Pelayo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pelayo misses with a hook. Tuungafasi ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Pelayo - just one landing.
A cross from Pelayo lands.#CL2#
Pelayo has Tuungafasi up against the cage in a clinch.
Pelayo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuungafasi has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Pelayo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pelayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pelayo is struggling to control the position.
Pelayo is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuungafasi has double underhooks.
Tuungafasi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Tuungafasi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuungafasi wants to clinch
and Pelayo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pelayo missing with a left hand there. Tuungafasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tuungafasi looks for a takedown but Pelayo sprawls well.#T3##CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tuungafasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuungafasi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tuungafasi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pelayo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Don Pelayo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot by Pelayo.
Tuungafasi has his takedown stuffed
and Pelayo counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Tuungafasi is rocked!
Aniseto Tuungafasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuungafasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pelayo as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Tuungafasi moves out of range.
Pelayo jabs Tuungafasi right on the nose. Tuungafasi blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Tuungafasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Pelayo gets a clinch.
Tuungafasi tries to pull guard but Pelayo won't allow it.
Pelayo is trying to break free.
Tuungafasi keeps control of Pelayo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Tuungafasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Pelayo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuungafasi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pelayo counters with a nice uppercut.
Don Pelayo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuungafasi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pelayo clobbers Tuungafasi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aniseto Tuungafasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuungafasi throws an off balance right hand
and Pelayo counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Pelayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pelayo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Pelayo!
Don Pelayo 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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