Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BFC BLOODBATH 2
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah throws an overhand right that lands on Shigochiyo's shoulder, as Shigochiyo tries to avoid the shot.
Shigochiyo tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlah is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah wants to clinch but Shigochiyo slips to the side#TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarlah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shigochiyo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Shigochiyo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarlah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shigochiyo. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah trying to control here. #T1#
Tarlah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shigochiyo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tarlah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shigochiyo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shigochiyo looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tarlah looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Tarlah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tarlah trying to control but Shigochiyo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tarlah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Shigochiyo looking for a guillotine here but Tarlah defends easily.
Tarlah passes Shigochiyo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarlah pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarlah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shigochiyo won't allow Tarlah to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shigochiyo wants to sweep but Tarlah has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balink Tarlah 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#
Shigochiyo circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Shigochiyo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarlah's guard.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving. #SUB#
Shigochiyo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tarlah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tarlah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tarlah! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shigochiyo gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shigochiyo looking for subs from the bottom but Tarlah mounts him!#T1#
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
Shigochiyo is squirming around, avoiding Tarlah's attempts to control the action.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tarlah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shigochiyo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shigochiyo is working hard here to advance position.
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tarlah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shigochiyo is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shigochiyo tries to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shigochiyo wants to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shigochiyo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Tarlah lands a lovely overhand right.
Tarlah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigochiyo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlah lands with an uppercut that bounces Shigochiyo off the cage and back into range.
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch but Shigochiyo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shigochiyo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown attempt from Shigochiyo. Shigochiyo gets slowly back to his feet.
Shigochiyo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlah throws out the jab. #CL2#
Tarlah has closed the distance and engaged Shigochiyo in a clinch.
Shigochiyo has been working on his balance at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tarlah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah lands a nice elbow.
Tarlah will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shigochiyo up against the cage.#TD#
Tarlah is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shigochiyo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tarlah to the mat. Tarlah regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Tarlah has his feet on Shigochiyo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tarlah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shigochiyo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shigochiyo shoots in for a takedown but Tarlah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Shigochiyo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Shigochiyo tries to keep at a distance but Tarlah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tarlah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tarlah has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shigochiyo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tarlah can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teshima Shigochiyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Shigochiyo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tarlah content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shigochiyo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shigochiyo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tarlah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shigochiyo up against the cage.
Tarlah throws a punch but it's blocked by Shigochiyo. #T3#
Tarlah is pressed up against the cage. Shigochiyo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tarlah down to the mat. Tarlah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shigochiyo looks to land a right hand but Tarlah moved out of range.
Shigochiyo staying out of range there.
Shigochiyo staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shigochiyo dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarlah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shigochiyo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlah misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shigochiyo or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarlah, which made it look bad. #T4#
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shigochiyo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlah is looking to clinch but Shigochiyo is avoiding it.
Tarlah throws a looping overhand right but Shigochiyo ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlah scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Shigochiyo circles away and keeps his distance.
Shigochiyo goes for a double leg but Tarlah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarlah continues to drive forward.
Shigochiyo throws a lazy right hand but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shigochiyo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shigochiyo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shigochiyo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Tarlah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shigochiyo, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Tarlah is trying to break the clinch but Shigochiyo is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Shigochiyo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shigochiyo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlah moves in looking to clinch but Shigochiyo pushes him off.
Shigochiyo tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlah is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarlah misses with a right hand #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Tarlah pushes Shigochiyo off and gets back to his feet.
Tarlah misses with a right hand #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tarlah!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shigochiyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlah keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Shigochiyo 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.
Shigochiyo controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarlah defends it well. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura but Tarlah is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarlah is looking to control Shigochiyo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarlah avoid being mounted?
Tarlah is controlling Shigochiyo's trapped leg to prevent Shigochiyo from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Shigochiyo 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.
Tarlah is staying active underneath Shigochiyo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Tarlah gets back to full guard.
Shigochiyo passes Tarlah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Shigochiyo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarlah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shigochiyo. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is working for a kimura but Tarlah is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarlah defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teshima Shigochiyo had his way with Balink Tarlah in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Tarlah swings for the body but Shigochiyo moves out of range.
Tarlah wants to clinch up but Shigochiyo keeps it at a distance.
Tarlah throws a right and a left that Shigochiyo avoids nicely.
Tarlah wants to clinch up but Shigochiyo keeps it at a distance.
Shigochiyo tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlah is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tarlah breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shigochiyo is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Tarlah tries to clinch up.
Shigochiyo feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Tarlah moves into the clinch successfully.
Tarlah is trying to force a seperation but Shigochiyo has the dominant position.
Shigochiyo is trying to drag Tarlah to the mat but Tarlah just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tarlah is trying to push Shigochiyo away but Shigochiyo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tarlah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC2#
Tarlah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlah throws a shot from downtown. Shigochiyo moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Tarlah misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tarlah enables Shigochiyo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tarlah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tarlah wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shigochiyo manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shigochiyo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tarlah trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarlah is staying active underneath Shigochiyo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tarlah wants to get back to full guard but Shigochiyo has passed into side control.#SUB#
Shigochiyo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tarlah has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shigochiyo but great work by Tarlah.
A lull in the action here as Tarlah stalls from top position.#SU2#
Tarlah decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shigochiyo to his feet. #T4##CL2#
Tarlah gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tarlah breaks from the clinch.
Tarlah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shigochiyo feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah tries to clinch #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a shoot takedown. Tarlah fights it but they end up in guard.
Tarlah wants to sweep but no luck.
Teshima Shigochiyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tarlah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tarlah pulls Shigochiyo in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlah 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Balink Tarlah 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: Checkmate Contenders 3
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callegari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Pierre Nikolas has been cut.
Nikolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nikolas blocks a jab.
Callegari misses with a double jab
and Nikolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Callegari throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikolas swings widly with a right hand
and Callegari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolas swings for the body but Callegari moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nikolas lands with a cross.
Callegari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Callegari throws a combination that misses
and Nikolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nikolas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Callegari throws a body shot but no joy.
Callegari swings for the body but Nikolas moves out of range.
Nikolas misses with a double jab
and Nikolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Callegaris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Nikolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callegari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Callegari misses with a double jab
and Nikolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Callegari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Callegari throws a nice looking combination but Nikolas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Nikolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Callegari throws a left that rocks Nikolas and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Callegari dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nikolas regain composure! #ROC#Nikolas is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Callegari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Callegari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikolas under the eye.
Nikolas is still on wobbly legs! Can Callegari finish him?#T3#
Callegari throws a series of punches but Nikolas avoids them all with ease.
Nikolas seems to have recovered his senses.
Callegari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nikolas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nikolas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nikolas.
Nikolas cracks Callegari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Callegari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolas.
A nice side step and Nikolas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raffaele Callegari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nikolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callegari.
Callegari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Callegari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callegari throws a right and a left that Nikolas avoids nicely.
Nikolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikolas throws the left hand but Callegari avoids the punch easily.
Nikolas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Callegari misses the jab.
Nikolas 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.
Nikolas throws an off balance right hand
enabling Callegari to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raffaele Callegari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Nikolas's cut.
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#
Nikolas connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Callegari misses.
Nikolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Callegari is looking to wear down Nikolas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Callegari swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nikolas counters with a right hand to the body.
Callegari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolas can do to turn this around?
Nikolas loads up on a big right hand but Callegari slips the punch.
Callegari appears to be looking for a big counter.
Callegari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callegari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Callegari.#CUT#That has opened up Pierre Nikolas's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Callegari.
Nikolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callegari. #T1#
Nikolas jabs Callegari right on the nose. Callegari blinks but takes it well.
Nikolas scores with a jab to the body.
Raffaele Callegari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikolas jabs at Callegari's body.
Callegari ducks under a wild hook from Nikolas.
Nikolas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Callegari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nikolas counters with a straight right hand.
Callegari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nikolas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Callegari has time to react.#T2#
Nikolas throws a right hand that Callegari ducks under and follows up with a left that Callegari also avoids with ease.
Callegari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Nikolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Nikolas.
Callegari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callegari moves away from the strike by Nikolas.
Callegari throwing a counter right hand but Nikolas manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nikolas throws a right hand that misses
and Callegari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callegari was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikolas.
Nikolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Callegari misses with a series of wild punches.
Callegari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolas! But no joy.
Raffaele Callegari is winning the standup battle so far.
Callegari dodges the punch combination from Nikolas.
It looked like Callegari was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nikolas.#T4#
No joy there for Nikolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikolas throws a series of strikes that have Callegari backpedaling.
Nikolas throws a hook but Callegari blocks it.
Nikolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callegari.
Nikolas misses with a body shot
and Callegari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callegari throws a nice looking combination but Nikolas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Nikolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nikolas throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Nikolas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Nikolas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Callegari misses with a hook to the body
and Nikolas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Raffaele Callegari has been cut.
Callegari throws a body punch but Nikolas moves out of range.
Callegari misses with a hook. Nikolas ducked under it nicely.
Nikolas dodges the punch combination from Callegari.
Nikolas scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callegari. #T1#
Callegari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikolas under the eye.
Jab, jab by Nikolas - just one landing.
Callegari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Callegari misses with a double jab
enabling Nikolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Callegari throws a body punch but Nikolas moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Nikolas.
Callegari swinging wildly here. #T2#
Nikolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Callegari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Callegari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Callegari.
Nikolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Callegari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Callegari misses with a wild body shot.
Nikolas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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!
Callegari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nikolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Callegari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Callegari ducks under a wild hook from Nikolas.
Nikolas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Callegari.
A swing and a miss from Callegari.
Callegari connects with a crisp jab.
Nikolas lands with a good body shot.
Callegari sizes up Nikolas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Nikolas slips a straight right by Callegari.
Callegari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nikolas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Callegari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nikolas to score with a decent uppercut.
Callegari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nikolas lands a nice hook to Callegari's body. Callegari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pierre Nikolas.
I think Nikolas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Nikolas!
A very excited looking Pierre Nikolas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BFC Syndicate 1
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rahl with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Shigochiyo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shigochiyo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Shigochiyo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahl defends it easily.
Rahl throws a strike but Shigochiyo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Rahl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Shigochiyo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Shigochiyo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rahl screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Shigochiyo! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Teshima Shigochiyo!
Teshima Shigochiyo is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Teshima Shigochiyo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Checkmate To The Throne RD#1
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Vos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Callegari throws a right and a left that Vos avoids nicely.
Vos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Callegari jabs Vos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Callegari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Callegari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Vos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Callegari is looking to stand up but Vos isn't so interested in that idea.
Vos advances position into side control!#T1#
Callegari tries to improve position but can't.
Vos in side control, throwing shots but Callegari defends.
Vos fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Vos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vos working the ground and pound but Callegari is defending the strikes. #T2#
Vos controlling the position.
Callegari tries to buck Vos off but Vos is having none of it.
Callegari felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Callegari looks to move to half guard but instead Vos has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Vos looking to isolate an arm here. Callegari doesn't see it coming and as Vos extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Vos!
After winning the bout, Marc Vos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 19 - Qanar vs Vanorden
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilchrist shoots in for a takedown but Shigochiyo shows good takedown defense.
Gilchrist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shigochiyo but Shigochiyo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gilchrist dives in for a single leg takedown but Shigochiyo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Teshima Shigochiyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Gilchrist.
Shigochiyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilchrist is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shigochiyo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gilchrist's guard.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Gilchrist keeps moving.

Gilchrist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shigochiyo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gilchrist looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shigochiyo passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilchrist looks to move to half guard but instead Shigochiyo has passed into mount! Damn!
Gilchrist is trying desperately to improve position.
Gilchrist regains half guard.

Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura but Gilchrist is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shigochiyo seems to be looking for submissions.

Gilchrist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shigochiyo pulls his head out easily.
Gilchrist trying to control but Shigochiyo postures up.
Shigochiyo passes into side control, despite Gilchrist's attempt to control the position.
Gilchrist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shigochiyo is looking to take a break and control but Gilchrist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist seems a little lost for a moment, as Shigochiyo dominates the positioning.
Gilchrist manages to get back to half guard.

Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gilchrist has managed to free his arm - good work.

Shigochiyo seems to be working for a kimura but Gilchrist defends the submission attempt.
Gilchrist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gilchrist looking for submissions off his back.
Shigochiyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilchrist keeps working.

Gilchrist looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shigochiyo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo avoids the attempt from Gilchrist to control.
Gilchrist has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Shigochiyo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gilchrist is now in Shigochiyo's guard. A big mistake from Shigochiyo there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teshima Shigochiyo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shigochiyo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gilchrist wants to get back to full guard.
Shigochiyo wants to free his trapped foot but Gilchrist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gilchrist wants to control but Shigochiyo passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilchrist looks to move to half guard but instead Shigochiyo has passed into mount! Damn!
Gilchrist working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shigochiyo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gilchrist has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shigochiyo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilchrist can do to turn this around?
Gilchrist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gilchrist is still trying to improve position.
Gilchrist tries to hold on but Shigochiyo pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilchrist is looking to escape.
Gilchrist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teshima Shigochiyo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shigochiyo looking to control but Gilchrist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gilchrist 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.

Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gilchrist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shigochiyo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gilchrist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shigochiyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gilchrist is pressing down on Shigochiyo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Gilchrist has an active guard here but Shigochiyo has managed to pass into half guard.
Gilchrist wants to control but Shigochiyo passes into side.
Gilchrist tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Shigochiyo seems content to control.

Shigochiyo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilchrist is just riding it out for now. Shigochiyo eventually gives up the hold.

Shigochiyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teshima Shigochiyo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilchrist enables Shigochiyo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilchrist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Gilchrist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shigochiyo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shigochiyo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gilchrist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shigochiyo drops back looking for a leg! Gilchrist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gilchrist manages to kick Shigochiyo off! Shigochiyo jumps back into Gilchrist's guard.
Gilchrist wants to control but Shigochiyo passes easily into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gilchrist actively working from the bottom here.
Gilchrist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shigochiyo is looking to take a break and control but Gilchrist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gilchrist actively working from the bottom here.

Shigochiyo seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gilchrist wants to get back to full guard.

Gilchrist looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shigochiyo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gilchrist is squirming around, avoiding Shigochiyo's attempts to control the action.
Shigochiyo controlling from mount.
Gilchrist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Shigochiyo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gilchrist to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gilchrist shrugs it off.
Gilchrist regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura here.

Gilchrist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gilchrist is defending against the submission attempts here by Shigochiyo.

Shigochiyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gilchrist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shigochiyo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gilchrist defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teshima Shigochiyo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shigochiyo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Callegari sends Hardin down but not out. Callegari dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Hardin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Casper Hardin has been cut.
The referee asks Callegari politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Callegari prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hardin is still in real trouble! Can Callegari finish him?
Hardin is trying to get back to his feet.
Callegari wants to stand but Hardin is controlling his arm.#SU#
Callegari stands up and beckons Hardin to his feet.
Callegari weaves into range and cracks Hardin right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hardin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Callegari is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raffaele Callegari!
During a confident post fight interview, Raffaele Callegari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Casper Hardin stepped up to the mic, saying 'So this is what it feels like to lose? Fuck this, I'll stick to winning!'.

Event: HFC KO 1 - Havoc vs Lima
Date: Apr 03, 2020

#R1#
Leopold lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shigochiyo backs up against the cage.
Leopold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leopold throws a hook but Shigochiyo avoids it easily.
Shigochiyo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Leopold clinches with his opponent.
Leopold tries to throw a body punch but Shigochiyo avoids it by throwing Leopold back against the cage.
Leopold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shigochiyo takes a shot to the head.
Shigochiyo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leopold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leopold stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Leopold.
Shigochiyo has Leopold pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leopold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Shigochiyo looking to stall.
Leopold scores with a shoulder strike.
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shigochiyo or not.
Leopold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leopold.
Leopold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leopold stalling.
Leopold tries a body shot but Shigochiyo blocks it.
Shigochiyo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teshima Shigochiyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leopold lands a nice shot to the body.
Leopold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigochiyo's elbow.
Leopold slows down the pace here.
Leopold lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Leopold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Shigochiyo misses with a punch to the body.
Leopold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shigochiyo is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Leopold as the two fighters clinch.
Leopold lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leopold.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leopold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shigochiyo takes a shot to the head.
Leopold tries to work over Shigochiyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopold lands a hook that snaps the head of Shigochiyo backwards. #T3#
Leopold lands with a short shot to the head.
Leopold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Leopold.
Leopold controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Leopold.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
A short left from Leopold.
A short left from Leopold.
Leopold scores with a hook to the body.
Leopold dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Leopold lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leopold takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leopold pressing his opponent against the cage.
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!
Shigochiyo prevents a body shot from Leopold.
Shigochiyo is trying to maintain a safe position but Leopold gets an underhook and turns Shigochiyo into the cage.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Leopold cracks Shigochiyo with a nice body shot.
Leopold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leopold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Leopold dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Leopold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shigochiyo doesn't seem phased though.
Leopold lands with a hook. Shigochiyo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leopold can't find room to land a body shot as Shigochiyo controls the action.
Leopold tries to work over Shigochiyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopold has Shigochiyo pushed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Leopold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigochiyo's elbow.
Leopold scores with a shot to the side of Shigochiyo's head.
Leopold has Shigochiyo pushed against the cage.
Leopold works on Shigochiyo's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Leopold lands with a light punch inside.
Leopold cracks Shigochiyo with a nice body shot.
Leopold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shigochiyo takes a shot to the head.
Leopold will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shigochiyo up against the cage.
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shigochiyo or not.
Corbin Leopold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leopold is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
Leopold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shigochiyo.#T2#
Leopold lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leopold pushes Shigochiyo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leopold works on Shigochiyo's body with a couple of short punches.
Leopold taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leopold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leopold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leopold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leopold.
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!
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shigochiyo or not.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leopold scores with a hook to the body.
Shigochiyo blocks a body shot from Leopold. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leopold is pushing Shigochiyo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leopold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Leopold.
Nice body punch from Leopold.
Nice body punch from Leopold.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leopold digs a right hand underneath Shigochiyo's ribcage. Shigochiyo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Leopold scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Leopold.
Leopold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Leopold.
Leopold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leopold - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
Leopold scores with a hook to the body.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shigochiyo or not.
Leopold lands an uppercut.
Leopold lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Leopold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Leopold lands with an uppercut that bounces Shigochiyo off the cage and back into range.
Leopold misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leopold!
Leopold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shigochiyo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leopold is holding Shigochiyo down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Shigochiyo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shigochiyo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Shigochiyo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leopold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leopold struggling a bit here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leopold tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Shigochiyo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
I wouldn't like to be where Leopold is right now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Leopold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Leopold rushes Shigochiyo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leopold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shigochiyo backwards.
Leopold can't find room to land a body shot as Shigochiyo controls the action.
Leopold avoiding damage.
A short right from Leopold.
Leopold misses with a body punch. #T4#
Leopold tries to work over Shigochiyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopold misses with a punch to the body.
Leopold lands a nice uppercut.
Leopold is stalling here.
Leopold tries to throw a body punch but Shigochiyo avoids it by throwing Leopold back against the cage.
Leopold lands an uppercut.
Leopold displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shigochiyo up against the cage.
Shigochiyo is working for takedown but Leopold is calmly controlling the position for now.
Teshima Shigochiyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corbin Leopold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shigochiyo or not.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbin Leopold!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 26
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Osokoljen just misses with a punch to the body.
Callegari misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osokoljen. Callegari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Callegari - just one landing.
Osokoljen misses with a few strikes there.
Osokoljen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Osokoljen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Osokoljen duly obliges.
Osokoljen throws a combination that misses
and Callegari counters with a nice body shot.
Osokoljen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osokoljen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callegari was well out of range. Poor timing from Osokoljen.
Osokoljen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Callegari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Novi Osokoljen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callegari. Osokoljen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osokoljen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Callegari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Osokoljen tries to bum rush Callegari with a series of wild strikes but Callegari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Callegari is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Osokoljen just misses with a punch to the body.
Novi Osokoljen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osokoljen dodges the punch combination from Callegari.
Callegari rushes Osokoljen with punches - Osokoljen moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Osokoljen goes down! Callegari follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raffaele Callegari!
Raffaele Callegari thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 5 - Rodrigues vs Larsson
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1##TD#
Lima shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shigochiyo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shigochiyo's head.
Lima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shigochiyo keeps working.
Shigochiyo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shigochiyo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is stalling here. Shigochiyo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lima seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shigochiyo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shigochiyo working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lima is not content to let Shigochiyo control the position.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shigochiyo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shigochiyo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima is trying to control Shigochiyo's posture but Shigochiyo avoids it. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lima rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shigochiyo's guard! Nice work there by Lima!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shigochiyo is trying to keep Lima in close. #T4##SUB2#
Shigochiyo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo looking for a triangle here. Lima is fighting it but it looks tight! Shigochiyo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lima is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Teshima Shigochiyo!
Our winner, Teshima Shigochiyo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Grey vs Shigochiyo
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Grey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Grey misses.
Shigochiyo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shigochiyo fails to land the takedown.
Jake Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teshima Shigochiyo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is working for a kimura but Grey is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
Shigochiyo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grey is just riding it out for now. Shigochiyo eventually gives up the hold.
Shigochiyo prevents Grey from standing back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo seems to be working for a kimura but Grey defends the submission attempt.
Grey is trying to stand back up but Shigochiyo is controlling him #SUB2#
Shigochiyo seems to be working for a kimura but Grey defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grey sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Shigochiyo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grey is just riding it out for now. Shigochiyo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Grey is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Teshima Shigochiyo!
During a confident post fight interview, Teshima Shigochiyo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RRFC Challengers 25
Date: Jan 22, 2020

#R1#
Callegari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flynn ducks under a wild hook from Callegari.
Callegari loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
Flynn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Flynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Callegari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Raffaele Callegari has been cut.
Flynn misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Callegari! But no joy.
Callegari throws a lazy right hand but Flynn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flynn throws a right and a left that Callegari avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Callegari. Those never looked like landing.
Flynn throws a series of punches but Callegari avoids them all with ease.
Callegari lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Flynn.
Flynn fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Flynn. #T1#
Callegari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Callegari throws a body punch but Flynn moves out of range.
Callegari throws a shot from downtown. Flynn moves away and avoids it.
Flynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callegari.
Flynn tests Callegari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flynn lands with a straight right. Callegari didn't see that one coming.
Flynn connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Callegari.
Callegari ducks under a wild hook from Flynn.
Flynn misses with a double jab
and Callegari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Callegari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Flynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flynn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Callegari under the eye.
Callegari misses with a wild combination.
Callegari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flynn manages to avoid it.
Flynn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Callegari in his tracks.
Flynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Callegari releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
It looks like Flynn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Flynn misses with a body shot.
Flynn misses with a straight left.
Flynn throws a right hand that Callegari ducks under and follows up with a left that Callegari also avoids with ease.
Flynn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flynn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flynn avoids the body shot from Callegari. #T3#
Flynn throws out a loose jab but Callegari uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Flynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callegari stuns Flynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Callegari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Callegari missing with a left hand there. Flynn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Flynn does no damage.
Flynn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Callegari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flynn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Flynn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Callegari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Flynn backs off Callegari throws a huge counter combo but Flynn manages to avoid it all.
Flynn throws a shot from downtown. Callegari moves away and avoids it.
Callegari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flynn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callegari.
Flynn scores with a decent looking hook.
Callegari is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flynn rather than just go for the knockout.
Callegari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flynn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn misses with a double jab
and Callegari counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Callegari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Callegari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flynn loads up on a big right hand but Callegari slips the punch.
Callegari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Flynn misses the target.
Callegari is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flynn with a body shot.
Flynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quinton Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callegari tries to bum rush Flynn with a series of wild strikes but Flynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flynn misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flynn stalks Callegari and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Callegari's face. Callegari staggers backwards, shaken.
Flynn throws an overhand right that lands on Callegari's shoulder, as Callegari tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Flynn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raffaele Callegari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Callegari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Callegari walks into a straight right hand from Flynn.
Callegari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flynn.
Callegari thuds his right hand into Flynn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Callegari counters with a left and a right that hurts Flynn! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Callegari jumps into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flynn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Flynn wants to control but Callegari is having none of it.
Flynn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Callegari controlling from the full mount.
Flynn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T1#
You get the feeling that Flynn really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Callegari controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Callegari 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.
Flynn swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Flynn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Callegari controlling from the full mount.
Flynn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flynn tries to get out of the position.
Callegari tries to control but Flynn wriggling away. #T2#
Callegari controlling his opponent.
Flynn wants to control but Callegari is having none of it.
Callegari looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flynn is trying to stand.
Callegari wants to control the pace but Flynn is squirming around nicely.
Flynn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Callegari wants to control the pace but Flynn is squirming around nicely.
Callegari controlling from mount. #T3#
Callegari is continuing to stall.
Flynn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Flynn is trying to stand. #SU2#
Callegari decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Flynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callegari.
Nice straight punches there by Flynn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flynn.
Callegari missing with a left hand there. Flynn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quinton Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Flynn avoids the body shot from Callegari.
Flynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callegari.
Callegari jabs Flynn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flynn slips under a jab from Callegari.
Flynn misses with a hook. Callegari ducked under it nicely.
Flynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callegari.
A swing and a miss from Flynn.
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flynn loads up on a big right hand but Callegari slips the punch.
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn throws a combination that misses
and Callegari counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callegari 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.

Raffaele Callegari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raffaele Callegari's cut.
That's time! Flynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Flynn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flynn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Callegari misses with a wild body shot.
Flynn misses with a lunging right hand
and Callegari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flynn throws a nice looking combination but Callegari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quinton Flynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Callegari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flynn.
Callegari loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn lands a jab-cross combination.
Flynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Callegari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flynn thinking.
Callegari fails to land with a series of punches.
Flynn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flynn tries to bum rush Callegari with a series of wild strikes but Callegari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callegari. Flynn does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Flynn misses with a double jab
and Callegari counters with a two punch combo.
Flynn misses with a looping right.
Callegari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Callegari is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flynn with a body shot.
Callegari fails to land with a series of punches.
Callegari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flynn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flynn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left and a right from Callegari both land. Nice combination.
Callegari dodges the punch combination from Flynn.
Some wild striking there from Callegari.
An attempted straight right counter from Flynn misses the target.#T2#
A jab from Flynn misses.
Callegari doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Flynn.
Callegari unleashes a big counter combination but Flynn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Callegari throws a shot to the body.
Callegari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flynn misses with a hook
and Callegari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Callegari misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Callegari misses.
Flynn is looking for a counter combo.
Flynn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Callegari has time to react.
Callegari avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Flynn throws a series of punches but Callegari moves out of range.
Callegari unleashes a big counter combination but Flynn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Flynn defending well as Callegari loads up on a big left hand.
Flynn 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.
Flynn misses with an uppercut.
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Callegari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flynn misses with a combination
and Callegari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Callegari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Callegari scores with a body shot.
Flynn misses with a double jab.
Callegari throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Flynn misses with a jab to the body
and Callegari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flynn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Callegari counters with a nice body shot.
Callegari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flynn moves away.
Callegari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flynn misses with a hook
and Callegari counters with a stiff right hand.
Flynn slips under a jab from Callegari.
Flynn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Callegari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Callegari misses its intended target.
Callegari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flynn misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raffaele Callegari.
I think Callegari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Alexander vs Tragedy
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Shigochiyo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abiht swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abiht sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Shigochiyo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Abiht defend it? Shigochiyo steps over the head and cranks it - Abiht is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shigochiyo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teshima Shigochiyo!
During a confident post fight interview, Teshima Shigochiyo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
Four takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvalho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Four cracks a nice hook into Carvalho's ribs.
Carvalho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Four pinned against the cage. Four gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Four misses.#CL2#
Four rushes Carvalho and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four tries to throw a body punch but Carvalho avoids it by throwing Four back against the cage.
Four lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carvalho.
Four misses with a punch to the body.
Four tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Four.
Four misses with a punch on the inside.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Four manages to get underhooks.
Four works on Carvalho's body with a couple of short punches.
Four lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Four.
Four stops a takedown attempt from Carvalho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Four lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Four scores with a shoulder strike.
Four throws a punch but it's blocked by Carvalho.
Carvalho prevents a body shot from Four. #T2#
Carvalho blocks a body shot from Four.
Four digs a right hand underneath Carvalho's ribcage. Carvalho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Four.
Still in the clinch, Four scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Four lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Four.
Four gets through Carvalho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Four.
Carvalho tries to pull guard but Four forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Four working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Four. #ROC2#
Carvalho is rocked!
Four lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Carvalho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Four scores with a shoulder strike.
Four lands a hook to the side of the head.
Four gets through Carvalho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Four presses Carvalho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Four throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carvalhos head.
Four pushes Carvalho against the cage. Four is working some dirty boxing. Four pushes off with a quick right hook! Carvalho goes down! Carvalho tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Four moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourney Four!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callegari as he avoids it easily.
Wiggins throws a wild body kick that Callegari sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Callegari was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Callegari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Callegari.
Wiggins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callegari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wiggins somewhat.
Callegari is looking for a counter combo.
Callegari lands with an uppercut that bounces Wiggins off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins shoots in but no luck this time.
Raffaele Callegari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Wiggins.
Callegari misses the shot to the body.
Callegari throws a nice looking combination but Wiggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Callegari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggins manages to avoid it.
Callegari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Callegari wants it to stay on the feet.
Callegari was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wiggins misses with a takedown
letting Callegari counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Wiggins. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Wiggins clinches with his opponent.
Wiggins jumps guard but Callegari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wiggins tries to pull guard but Callegari holds him up against the cage and eventually Wiggins drops back down to his feet.
Callegari gets underhooks to prevent Wiggins's takedown attempt.
Wiggins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Callegari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Callegari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wiggins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Callegari smiles and moves away.
Callegari blocks a head kick by Wiggins.
Raffaele Callegari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Callegari throws a body shot but no joy.
Callegari lands with an overhand left.
Callegari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggins doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Callegari counter with a right hand.
Wiggins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Callegari was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wiggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Callegari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Callegari was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wiggins.#T3#
Callegari cracks a nice hook into Wiggins's ribs.
Callegari throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Wiggins counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Callegari. #BC2#
Wiggins manages to break the clinch.
Wiggins looks to land a combination. Callegari sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callegari. Wiggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Callegari throws a body shot but no joy.
Callegari throws a lazy right hand but Wiggins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callegari lands a lovely overhand right.#T4##KD#
Callegari steps into range and cracks Wiggins with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Wiggins flops backwards and Callegari dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Wiggins is rocked!
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!
Callegari controlling from the top position.
Wiggins is still in real trouble! Can Callegari finish him?
Callegari pushes down on Wiggins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Callegari seems content to control.
Wiggins seems to have recovered his senses.
Wiggins is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Callegari in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raffaele Callegari dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wiggins misses with a series of wild punches.
Callegari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiggins can do to turn this around?
No luck for Wiggins with that takedown attempt.
Callegari is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Wiggins like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Wiggins from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raffaele Callegari!
A very excited looking Raffaele Callegari 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.

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