Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Ladd vs Mir
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Stewart throws a hook but Aires blocks it.
Aires looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.
Stewart only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Aires wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aires scores with a spinning back kick!
Stewart lands with an overhand left.
Stewart throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Aires counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aires. #SUB2#
Stewart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stewart 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.
Aires wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Stewart has his foot on Aires's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aires works his way back into a safe position though.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there. #T1#
Aires is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Stewart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aires defends it easily.#SUB2#
Stewart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aires is aware though and is defending well.
Aires sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Stewart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Stewart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aires doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stewart is tightening it up a little... Aires has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Aires reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Aires taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stewart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Don Stewart!
Post fight, Don Stewart took to the microphone: 'LETS GO CHAMP '.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 241
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Aires thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DeSilva if he has to take too many more of those.
Aires throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aires tries a head kick but it misses.
Aires swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and DeSilva counters with a takedown into side control.
Aires tries to escape but DeSilva is in control.
DeSilva trying to control the position but Aires is working away.
Aires wants to get back to his feet but DeSilva drags him back down.
DeSilva working the head and body with strikes.
DeSilva prevents Aires from escaping the position.
DeSilva advances nicely into full mount.
DeSilva breaks from Aires's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires tries to hold on but DeSilva postures up.
DeSilva working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, DeSilva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
DeSilva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
DeSilva prevents Aires from getting the reversal.
DeSilva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aires can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
DeSilva scoring with strikes but Aires is staying in there. #ROC#
Aires is rocked!
DeSilva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aires is still in real trouble! Can DeSilva finish him?
A big strike lands for DeSilva! That's really hurt Aires and he's turned his back - DeSilva keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! DeSilva jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!

Event: CEFC 317
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Aires misses with a takedown attempt - Sigfridsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sigfridsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Sigfridsson does it's job there.
Sigfridsson throws a low kick but Aires avoids it.
Sigfridsson is looking to chop away at Aires's legs.
Sigfridsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aires counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aires keeps the fight on the outside.
Aires throws a front kick aimed at Sigfridsson's knee but Sigfridsson avoids it well.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aires drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sigfridsson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aires manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aires throws a leg kick
and Sigfridsson counters with a left and a right that stings Aires. #T1#
Sigfridsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sigfridsson throws a leg kick but Aires sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aires shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sigfridsson as he jumps to the side.
Aires blocks a leg kick.
Sigfridsson checks a leg kick.
Sigfridsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sigfridsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aires connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aires shoots in but no luck this time.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Aires.
Aires loads up on a big right hand but Sigfridsson slips the punch.
Aires swats away the attempt to clinch by Sigfridsson.
Aires misses with a takedown
and Sigfridsson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Aires keeps the fight on the outside.
Aires connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sigfridsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aires dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigfridsson drops his hands momentarily and Aires takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aires tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sigfridsson defends well and Aires ends up having to push Sigfridsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good exchange - Sigfridsson coming out on top.#CL#
Sigfridsson darts in and clinches Aires up against the cage.#BC#
Sigfridsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Aires decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigfridsson trying to control here.
Sigfridsson is looking to escape.
Aires controlling the pace.
Sigfridsson has his hands clasped together around Aires's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Sigfridsson has hold of Aires's hands but Aires slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aires trying to control from half guard but Sigfridsson is working away.
Sigfridsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sigfridsson wants to control but Aires is keeping busy.
Aires thows a huge punch but Sigfridsson dodges it nicely.
Sigfridsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
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.
Sigfridsson trying to control from the bottom.
Sigfridsson taking some punishment here, with Aires in his half guard. #SUB2#
Aires is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aires trying to control from half guard but Sigfridsson is working away.
Aires is looking to advance position but Sigfridsson won't allow it.
Sigfridsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aires is trying to control. Sigfridsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benjamin Sigfridsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sigfridsson misses with a head kick.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aires.
Aires has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aires there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sigfridsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Aires shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sigfridsson is trying to defend but Aires finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Aires seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sigfridsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sigfridsson.
Aires trying to control but Sigfridsson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sigfridsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sigfridsson is working hard here to advance position.
Aires is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sigfridsson controls Aires momentarily but Aires frees himself.
Aires is looking to work some ground and pound but Sigfridsson has wrist control.
Sigfridsson keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Aires passes Sigfridsson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Aires is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sigfridsson is looking to control Aires's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sigfridsson avoid being mounted?
Aires prevents Sigfridsson from improving his position.
Aires slips a nice elbow through Sigfridsson's hands, connecting with Sigfridsson's forehead.#ES#
Sigfridsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Aires is on him like a limpet, forcing Sigfridsson back against the cage.
Aires tries to work over Sigfridsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aires can't find room to land a body shot as Sigfridsson controls the action.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Aires's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Aires feints and then cracks Sigfridsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sigfridsson down. #TD2#
Aires looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Sigfridsson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Aires keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand. #BC#
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aires thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sigfridsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Aires, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sigfridsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Aires avoids it.
Aires fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sigfridsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Aires.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigfridsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Aires checks a leg kick nicely.
Sigfridsson throws a lazy right hand but Aires sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aires throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a body kick.
Aires throws a poor cross that misses
and Aires takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sigfridsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aires tries for a takedown but Sigfridsson circles away easily
and Sigfridsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aires misses with a body punch
and Sigfridsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Aires has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sigfridsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Aires's head. #ROC#
Aires is rocked!
Sigfridsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Sigfridsson is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Sigfridsson shuts the power down on Aires. Lights out, game over! Sigfridsson is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benjamin Sigfridsson!
Benjamin Sigfridsson is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Benjamin Sigfridsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 238
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1##TD#
Aires gets a double leg takedown into Nazarov's guard.
Aires connects with a couple of short punches.
Nazarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there.
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aires throwing strikes from guard but Nazarov blocks nicely.
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Nazarov pulls Aires in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aires landing some decent shots from guard.
Aires wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving. #T1#
Aires stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarov.
Aires has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nazarov keeping full guard, as Aires tries to pass.
Nazarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nazarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aires defends it easily.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aires with a nice head shot there.
Aires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazarov has Aires pulled in close to control his posture.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires stands and throws Nazarov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nazarov gets back to half guard.
Nazarov tries to roll over but Aires keeps him under control.#T3#
Aires lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Nazarov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aires pulls his head out easily.
Aires is trying to control the action in half guard but Nazarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aires 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.
Nazarov has hold of Aires's hands but Aires slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nazarov is not content to let Aires control the position.
Nazarov wants to control but Aires is keeping busy.
Aires trying to control the action but Nazarov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Aires is stalling here. Nazarov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Aires seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nazarov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nazarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nazarov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aires sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aires on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aires wants to control but Nazarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nazarov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aires is not content to let Nazarov control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aires is looking for a sweep. Nazarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aires manages to avoid it.
Aires swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Aires moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around?
Nazarov leaves Aires with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aires will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nazarov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aires takes a swing at Nazarov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aires 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.
Nazarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aires.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires with a poor takedown
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov throws a jab when Aires was well out of range.#T1#
A big left from Nazarov misses.
Aires defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Aires shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nazarov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nazarov is not content to let Aires control the position.
Aires working away.
Nazarov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aires off and has taken his back!
Bruno Aires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Aires is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here. #T2#
Nazarov doesn't have the hooks in and Aires manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires is working Nazarov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires scoring with some ground and pound.
Nazarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nazarov controls Aires momentarily but Aires frees himself. #T3#
Nazarov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aires haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aires scoring with some ground and pound.
Aires trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aires preventing the sweep.
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov has control of Aires's left arm, preventing Aires from doing any damage.
Nazarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aires keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nazarov's head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nazarov 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.
Nazarov working a defensive guard here.
Aires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aires uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nazarov wants it to stay on the feet.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aires tries to avoid it but Nazarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aires to the ground. Aires escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Nazarov gets caught napping as Aires dives in and scores a takedown. Nazarov manages to retain guard.
Aires postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Aires.#TD#
Aires closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nazarov quickly recovers to half guard.
Aires working over Nazarov with some ground and pound. Nazarov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nazarov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nazarov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aires tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nazarov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aires thows a huge punch but Nazarov dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aires's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aires's back!
Nazarov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Aires could be in trouble here!
I really don't envy Aires right now. #T1#
Nazarov is punishing Aires with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aires is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nazarov lands punches and elbows.
Nazarov is trying to stick to Aires's back but Aires is turning into Nazarov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nazarov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aires.
Nazarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nazarov, not yet.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aires stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aires postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nazarov 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.
Aires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nazarov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aires wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving.
Aires cracks Nazarov with a solid left hand.
Aires scoring with some ground and pound.
Aires postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aires wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nazarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aires controls the pace.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazarov controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aires wants to pass the guard but Nazarov is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aires is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarov. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aires. #SUB#
Aires looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nazarov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Aires working the body and head with strikes.
Aires remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Aires scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nazarov to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Aires is trying to get an arm triangle but Nazarov is defending well.
Aires scoring with punches and elbows.
Aires staying calm.
Aires cracks Nazarov with an elbow. That is naaassty.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aires, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFEC 310
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Tomasino Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Aires throws a leg kick but Tomasino Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch but Aires is having none of it.
Aires appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tomasino Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Aires. Aires gets slowly back to his feet.
Aires loads up on a big right hand but Tomasino Jr slips the punch.
Aires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry Tomasino Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aires throws a right hand that Tomasino Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomasino Jr also avoids with ease.
Aires bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tomasino Jr's head backwards.
Aires fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tomasino Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomasino Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomasino Jr wants to clinch up but Aires keeps it at a distance.
Tomasino Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aires manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Tomasino Jr moves into range and clinches up with Aires.
Tomasino Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomasino Jr misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aires doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Aires throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomasino Jr lands a left hand.
Tomasino Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aires stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Aires breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomasino Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Tomasino Jr misses with a straight left.
Aires throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tomasino Jr avoids it.
Tomasino Jr lands with a hook. Aires tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tomasino Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henry Tomasino Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomasino Jr with a hook.#TD#
Aires fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tomasino Jr to the ground. Aires is now in Tomasino Jr's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Tomasino Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aires doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aires manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tomasino Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Tomasino Jr keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tomasino Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tomasino Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Aires has passed into half guard.
Aires is controlling the pace.
Aires prevents Tomasino Jr from improving his position.
Aires lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Tomasino Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Aires. #T3#
Aires working Tomasino Jr over with strikes.
Aires is trying to control the action in half guard but Tomasino Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tomasino Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tomasino Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Tomasino Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aires is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tomasino Jr.#SUB#
Aires is trying to get an arm triangle but Tomasino Jr is defending well.
Aires working the ground and pound.
Aires cracks Tomasino Jr with a big elbow.
Tomasino Jr is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Tomasino Jr is still trying to improve position.
Aires cracks Tomasino Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tomasino Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Aires scores with punches from side control.
Aires working the head with strikes.
Aires scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aires scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Tomasino Jr is trying to improve his position.
Aires lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tomasino Jr down.
Aires is looking to take a break and control but Tomasino Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aires landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires 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#
Tomasino Jr leaves Aires with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tomasino Jr throws out a loose jab but Aires uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aires drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasino Jr sprawls and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Aires blocks the leg kick.
Aires avoids a kick to the body.
Aires shoots in and drives through. Tomasino Jr sprawls well.
Tomasino Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Aires steps away.
Tomasino Jr lands a jab to the head.
Tomasino Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aires.
Tomasino Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Aires.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Tomasino Jr moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires defending well as Tomasino Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Tomasino Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aires throws a body shot but no joy.
Aires shoots in for a takedown but Tomasino Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomasino Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aires fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Aires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomasino Jr.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tomasino Jr.
Aires shoots for a double leg takedown but Tomasino Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Aires's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tomasino Jr moves out of range as Aires throws a body kick.
Tomasino Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Aires is just out of range.
Aires swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Henry Tomasino Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomasino Jr motions for Aires to come forward. Tomasino Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aires displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aires moves away from the strike by Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr misses the shot to the body.
Aires throws a head kick that misses.
Tomasino Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aires's hands.
Tomasino Jr scores with a hook.
Aires with a nice cross.
Aires darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Tomasino Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aires with a body shot.
Aires takes one to the side of the head.
Tomasino Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Aires throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tomasino Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Aires finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomasino Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomasino Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aires has passed into side control.
Tomasino Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Aires keeps moving and retains side control.
Aires landing a few strikes.
Aires taking a breather here.
Bruno Aires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Tomasino Jr tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires slows the pace down.
Aires connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tomasino Jr some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomasino Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Aires.
Aires has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Aires.
Tomasino Jr taking some punishment here, with Aires in his half guard.
Tomasino Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aires keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tomasino Jr's head.
Tomasino Jr looking to control. #SUB2#
Tomasino Jr has his foot on Aires's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aires works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Aires makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aires scoring with some ground and pound.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.
Aires wants to pass the guard but Tomasino Jr is keeping the position.
Tomasino Jr wants to sweep here but Aires controlling him for the moment.
Tomasino Jr keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Aires got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tomasino Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aires has managed to get both his arms back between Tomasino Jr's legs - danger averted.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.
Aires looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aires with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Bruno Aires will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook
and Aires connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomasino Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tomasino Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aires paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomasino Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aires.
Aires throwing a counter right hand but Tomasino Jr manages to avoid it.
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch up.
Aires is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tomasino Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Aires. Aires gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch but Aires moves out of range.
Aires scores with a jab to the body.
Tomasino Jr wants to slow Aires down by chopping away at his legs.
Aires checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aires misses with a leg kick
and Tomasino Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Aires throws a wild body kick that Tomasino Jr sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Aires throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tomasino Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aires is in Tomasino Jr's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires is looking to work some ground and pound but Tomasino Jr has wrist control.#T1##SUB2#
Tomasino Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aires doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aires manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Aires avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tomasino Jr 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.#SUB2#
Tomasino Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.
Tomasino Jr trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Tomasino Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aires can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aires working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aires postures up and lands a big shot to Tomasino Jr's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aires's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tomasino Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aires's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aires trying to control but Tomasino Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tomasino Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tomasino Jr wants to sweep here but Aires controlling him for the moment.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB2#
Tomasino Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aires doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aires manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tomasino Jr has his foot on Aires's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aires works his way back into a safe position though.
Aires passes Tomasino Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aires is nestled in close to Tomasino Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aires looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tomasino Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aires wants to take a breather but Tomasino Jr is having none of it.
Tomasino Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aires pushes down on Tomasino Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tomasino Jr is looking to improve his position.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomasino Jr can do to turn this around?#T4#
Aires lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aires looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Tomasino Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aires wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomasino Jr keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomasino Jr is pressing down on Aires's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henry Tomasino Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Aires got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tomasino Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aires has managed to get both his arms back between Tomasino Jr's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aires, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Henry Tomasino Jr had this to say: 'I kill cause i hungry.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 234
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Aires wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Aires moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aires tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Aires moves out of range.
Aires avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aires moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Aires takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aires doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aires avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Aires's corner calls for a 1-2. Aires obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aires's calf.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Aires takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
Rutherford tries to work over Aires's front leg with a kick but Aires checks it.
A clash of legs there as Aires blocks the low kick.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Aires.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Aires.
Aires tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Aires scores with a body shot.
Aires lands a really nice looking cross but Rutherford seems unphased. #TD2#
Aires scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires controlling the position from side mount. #T2##SUB2#
Aires looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rutherford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rutherford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Aires's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Rutherford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aires connects with a decent elbow.
Aires is looking to take a break and control but Rutherford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aires working the head with strikes.
Aires working the body and head with strikes.
Aires working the ground and pound but Rutherford is defending the strikes.
Aires lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rutherford is looking to reverse the position.
Rutherford regains half guard.
Aires thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Aires seems content to control.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aires lands a nice short elbow.
Rutherford gets back to full guard.
Aires wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aires's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires works over Rutherford with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Aires.
Rutherford lunges at Aires with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aires's hand.
Thomas Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Aires looking to score a takedown here. Rutherford is defending well but Aires drives through and ends up in Rutherford's guard.
Aires working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutherford's head.
Aires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires advances position into side control!
Aires working the ground and pound but Rutherford is defending the strikes.
Aires has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Aires controlling the position.
Aires scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rutherford manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aires wants to take a breather but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aires trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aires controls the pace.
Aires distracts Rutherford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aires working the strikes but Rutherford uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aires stalling away here and it's allowed Rutherford to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruno Aires has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aires keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires landing with the ground and pound.
Aires trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rutherford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aires is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rutherford is looking for a triangle but Aires pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Rutherford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aires's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Aires jabs Rutherford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aires looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a right hand that Aires ducks under and follows up with a left that Aires also avoids with ease.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford scores with a head kick. Aires tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from Aires tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Aires bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rutherford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aires wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Rutherford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aires.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aires throws a strike aimed at the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aires is putting a hurting on Rutherford here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aires misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aires is putting a hurting on Rutherford here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep.
Rutherford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rutherford tries to buck Aires off but Aires is having none of it.
Aires trying to control the position but Rutherford is working away. #T2#
Rutherford is trying to get back to half guard.
Aires in side control, throwing shots but Rutherford defends. #ES#
Rutherford throws Aires to one side and escapes!
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutherford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Aires - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Aires lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Aires misses its intended target.
Rutherford appears to be looking for a big counter.
A lazy body kick from Rutherford
and Aires counters with a thumping low kick.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Aires. Those never looked like landing.
Rutherford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutherford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aires slips a jab and a cross from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aires on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aires blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
And Aires tries to counter it with a takedown but Rutherford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aires uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutherford has time to react.
Aires checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aires fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Aires takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aires throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aires.
Aires taking a breather here.
Aires working the body and head with strikes.
Thomas Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aires scores with punches from side control.
Rutherford is not content to let Aires control the position.

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 Thomas Rutherford.
I think Aires 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC 304
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1##TD#
Aires closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rolla quickly recovers to half guard.
Aires trying to control from half guard but Rolla is working away.
Aires missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aires is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rolla looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Aires is controlling well.
Rolla wants to get back to his feet.
Aires has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aires wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working. #T1#
Aires prevents Rolla from standing back up.
Aires scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rolla keeping control of the position.
Aires keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aires stops Rolla from getting back to his feet.
Rolla on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rolla pushes Aires off looking to stand but Aires dives back in and keeps control.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Rolla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aires is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Aires lands a couple of elbows.
Aires postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aires trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla working a defensive guard here.
Aires slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aires lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aires is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aires scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Aires wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Rolla takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rolla tries to improve position but can't.
Aires cracks Rolla with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aires working the head with strikes.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.
Aires 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.
Aires prevents Rolla from standing back up.
Aires lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Aires there. #T4#
Aires lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Aires is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rolla is just riding it out for now. Aires eventually gives up the hold.
Aires is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aires scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aires is pressing down on Rolla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rolla is holding on for now.
Rolla tries to kick Aires off but Aires keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
That's time! Aires's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rolla swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aires.
Aires scores with a punch to the head.
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aires swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolla.
Aires moves out of range as Rolla strikes.
Rolla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aires, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rolla closes the distance and clinches.
Rolla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rolla trying to control the position but instead, Aires has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rolla into the cage.#BC#
Aires escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolla can do to turn this around?#T1#
Aires throws a leg kick
and Rolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolla slips under a jab from Aires.
Rolla throws a body shot but no joy.
Aires feinted with a counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aires, as that shot connected.
Aires misses with a looping right.
Aires shoots in looking for a takedown. Rolla tries to sprawl out of it but Aires keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rolla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rolla throws out a counter right but Aires avoids it with no problem.
Rolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aires.
Aires lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rolla circles away quickly and effectively.
Rolla wants to clinch up but Aires keeps it at a distance.
Rolla wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Aires throws a low kick but Rolla moves out of range easily.
Rolla misses with a head kick.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Rolla moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Rolla misses with a few strikes there.
Aires fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rolla checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Rolla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rolla thuds his right hand into Aires's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rolla throws a jab when Aires was well out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolla lands with a cross.
Rolla lands with a hook. Aires tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ronnie Rolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolla connects with a leg kick. Aires looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rolla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rolla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aires takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good work by Aires as he checks the leg kick.
Rolla punishes Aires's body with a nice straight punch.
Ronnie Rolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Aires lands a lovely overhand right.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolla fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aires lands a jab-cross combination.
Rolla moves out of range of the leg kick from Aires.
Aires slips under a jab from Rolla.
Aires scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rolla in his tracks.
A low kick from Aires is predictable there
and Rolla counters with a series of strikes. Aires will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rolla moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rolla, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Aires is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Aires misses.
Oh Aires is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aires throws a leg kick
and Rolla counters with a huge left! Aires is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rolla isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Aires from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rolla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Rolla!
Ronnie Rolla seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC 301
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Aires scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aires moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Aires looks to land a body kick but Nazarov moved away.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aires misses with a low kick.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aires swings widly with a right hand
and Aires takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aires.
A shot to the liver by Nazarov. Beautiful body shot.
Nazarov moves forwards but Aires connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Nazarov.
Aires scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aires manages to avoid it.
Aires is looking to counter with a body kick.
Aires scores with a jab. Nazarov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
Aires swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nazarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aires.
Nazarov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aires in his tracks.
Aires pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range and Aires settles back down.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
Aires changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nazarov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aires's head backwards.
Nazarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nazarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aires. Aires circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aires paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nazarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aires misses with a takedown attempt - Nazarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aires doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Aires scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazarov in his tracks.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
Nazarov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Aires 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aires connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Aires's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nazarov under the eye.
Aires getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Aires uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Aires thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aires fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nazarov moves out of range as Aires strikes.
Good leg kick by Aires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov checks a low kick from Aires.
Nazarov throws out a counter right but Aires avoids it with no problem.
Aires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
Aires swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Aires looks for the body kick but Nazarov saw that one coming. #T4#
Aires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Aires lands a jab to Nazarov's midsection.
Aires is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarov.
Aires with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
A counter left hand to the body from Aires misses its target.
Aires lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Aires's head but Aires sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazarov takes one to the side of the head.
Nazarov checks a leg kick.
Aires throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarov.
Aires fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nazarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aires.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruno Aires 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#
Aires dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarov. That did some damage!
Aires throws a right hand that misses
and Nazarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aires.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aires.
Nazarov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nazarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nazarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aires circles away.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Aires moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
Bruno Aires is winning the standup battle so far.
Aires lands with a straight right. Nazarov didn't see that one coming.
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Aires moves out of range.
Aires looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Jab, jab by Aires - just one landing.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aires, as that shot connected.
Nazarov misses with a right hand
and Aires counters with a right hand to the body.
Aires with a poor takedown
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aires fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazarov connects with a nice looking jab.
Aires throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov connects with a crisp jab.
Nazarov throws a good cross that connects.
Nazarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aires doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazarov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nazarov throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily.
Aires thows a leg kick but Nazarov checks it
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Aires throws a chopping leg kick but Nazarov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aires with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Aires.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Nazarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aires.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aires at a distance.
Nazarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aires takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Aires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Aires.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Aires lands.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Aires.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Aires.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aires throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
And Nazarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Aires pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aires thows a leg kick but Nazarov checks it
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Aires throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Aires on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Aires gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Nazarov is looking to control Aires's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nazarov avoid being mounted?
Aires sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazarov defending well though.
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aires landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aires connects with a solid leg kick.
Aires walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aires throws out a loose jab but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aires feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarov's calf.
Aires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarov.
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
Aires works Nazarov's body with a nice hook.
Nazarov slips under a jab.
Nazarov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aires fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarov checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires looks to land a combination but Nazarov avoids it well.
Nazarov walks into a straight right hand from Aires.
A slow jab from Aires misses its intended target.
Nazarov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nazarov lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Aires swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Aires wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aires motions for Nazarov to come forward. Aires throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Nazarov.
Aires looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aires walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Aires throws a solid leg kick but Nazarov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aires.
Aires misses with a two punch combination.
Aires missing with a left hand there. Nazarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Aires moved out of range.#T2#
Aires closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Nazarov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aires's guard.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov stopping the sweep attempt from Aires.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Aires is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Aires looking for a guillotine here but Nazarov defends easily.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aires looking to control. #T3#
Aires bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarov's guard. #REVR#
Aires looking to pass the guard.
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there.
Nazarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov is pulling down on Aires's head. It's preventing any offense from Aires, at least for the moment.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aires connects with a couple of short punches.
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aires controls the pace.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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 Bruno Aires.
Well Aires 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruno Aires!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Aires thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC Live 59
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frost, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Aires thuds his shin into the meat of Frost's side.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Aires scores with a decent looking hook.
Frost swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Aires counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires.
Aires throwing strikes from guard but Frost blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frost holds on and takes a little breather.
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Frost isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aires stacks Frost on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aires!
Aires lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Aires lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Frost down.
Aires throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Frost parries the strikes from Aires easily there. Aires is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Frost to escape.
Aires working the ground and pound but Frost is defending the strikes.
Frost tries to bench press Aires off him but Aires keeps the position.
Frost can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Frost's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Frost tries to improve position but can't.
Frost manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aires thows a huge punch but Frost dodges it nicely.
Frost is positioning himself well to prevent Aires advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frost pulls Aires in close to his closed guard and prevents Aires from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aires accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aires accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
Frost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Frost continues to stall.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost has control of Aires's left arm, preventing Aires from doing any damage.
Aires with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aires works over Frost with some ground and pound from guard.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there.
Frost has Aires pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Frost keeping full guard, as Aires tries to pass.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aires works over Frost with some ground and pound from guard.
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aires passes into half guard.
Frost is trying to control but can't.
Aires is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aires throwing shots but Frost is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost is refusing to be controlled, as Aires sits in half guard.
Frost wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aires takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aires. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Frost feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aires digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
A big left from Aires misses.
Frost misses with a hook
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Frost. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frost.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aires takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aires cracks Frost with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frost.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aires takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frost scores with a body shot.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Frost.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aires.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aires! But no joy.
Aires on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Aires takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aires can pounce on him.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Aires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aires throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Aires uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Aires does no damage.
Frost throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Frost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aires trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost is controlling Aires's posture.
Frost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bruno Aires has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there.
Aires wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Aires pushing down on Frost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frost is looking for a sweep. Aires is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aires landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frost gets back to full guard.
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frost keeping full guard, as Aires tries to pass. #T3#
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
Aires wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Frost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Frost keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aires tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Frost wants to take a breather but Aires is having none of it.
Aires wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Aires is looking to improve his position.
Aires is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Aires looking for submissions off his back.
Aires is trying to get back to full guard.
Frost is looking to advance position but Aires won't allow it.
Frost is stalling here. Aires is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Frost seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aires has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Frost gets back to half guard.
Aires trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
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 Olaf Frost 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Aires takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost motions for Aires to come forward. Frost throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aires's head backwards.
Frost misses with a hook.
Aires slips under a jab.
Aires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Aires avoids the body shot from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Aires slips the punch.
Aires avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Aires 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frost lands a really nice looking cross but Aires seems unphased.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Aires on that attempt.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Aires.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Aires manages to avoid it.
Aires lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Aires closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frost did well to prevent Aires getting side control.
Aires is thwarting Frost's attempts to control the position.
Aires wants to pass to mount but Frost is defending the position.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
Aires is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frost wants to improve his position but Aires is controlling well.
Aires scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Aires is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frost has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Frost trying to get back to full guard but Aires takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Aires landing shots from mount.
Aires prevents Frost from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aires can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frost is looking to escape.
Frost is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Aires lands a couple of good shots and Frost has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Frost wants to escape the position.
Aires misses with an elbow to the head.
Aires missing with punches from the back.
Frost prevents Aires from getting a body triangle.
Frost tries to roll but Aires sticks to his back.
Frost grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Frost tries to roll but Aires sticks to his back.
Aires is riding his opponent, not letting Frost buck him off.
Aires has the hooks in. Frost is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Frost takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Frost tries to escape but Aires has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Aires trying to control.
Aires scores with punches to the body.
Aires connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Frost to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires throwing damaging strikes from the back! Frost could be in trouble here!
Aires is working the ground and pound. Can Frost escape?
Aires trying to control momentarily.
Aires has good solid back control here.
Aires is trying to stick to Frost's back but Frost is turning into Aires. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aires's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Frost.
Aires is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aires 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 229
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Bitch! steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aires. That one must have hurt.
Bitch! throws a hook but Aires blocks it.
Bitch! misses with a hook. Aires ducked under it nicely.
Bitch! takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bitch! throws a low kick but Aires moves out of range easily.
Aires fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bitch! looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bitch! throws a lazy right hand but Aires sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bitch! thows a leg kick but Aires checks it
and Aires counters with a thumping low kick.
Aires tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aires, right into the meat.
Bitch! throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bitch! takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rick James, Bitch! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitch! is looking to clinch but Aires is avoiding it.
Aires lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aires darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bitch! misses with a hook to the body
and Aires cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Aires drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ROC#
Bitch! is rocked!
Aires lands a couple of elbows.
Bitch! is still in real trouble! Can Aires finish him?
Bitch! being controlled here, momentarily.
Bitch! looks winded!#T1#
Aires postures up and lands a big shot to Bitch!'s brow.
Aires lands a couple of elbows.
Aires keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bitch!'s head.
Aires has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aires postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bitch! covers up, he's hurt! Aires keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Aires and the ref steps in to end the fight! Aires can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC 295
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Aires misses with a body shot.
Aires misses with a takedown
and Cobblepot counters with an inside leg kick.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Aires moves out of range.
Aires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Aires as he connects with a hook.
Aires is looking to chop away at Cobblepot's legs.
Cobblepot lands a head shot.
Cobblepot blocks a jab.
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the body kick from Aires.
Aires throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aires throws the left hand but Cobblepot avoids the punch easily.
Aires bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cobblepot's head backwards.#T1#
Cobblepot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobblepot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aires rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobblepot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aires thinking.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Aires ducks down to avoid it.
Aires misses with a looping left.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Aires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
Aires scores with a leg kick.
Aires missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aires scores with a nice strike.
Aires misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Aires throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aires takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobblepot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Cobblepot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobblepot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot blocks a head kick by Aires.
Aires throws a leg kick
and Aires takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aires lands with a good body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobblepot blocks the leg kick.
Aires fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobblepot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aires looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aires takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
Aires throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Aires throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throwing a counter right hand but Aires manages to avoid it.
Aires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Aires.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobblepot misses the target.
Cobblepot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aires misses with a body shot
and Cobblepot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cobblepot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aires is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobblepot.
Aires throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aires thows a leg kick but Cobblepot checks it
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot scores with a hook to the body. Aires takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aires connects with a looping right hand.
Cobblepot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aires. That one must have hurt.
Aires lands a nice hook to Cobblepot's body. Cobblepot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aires slips under a jab from Cobblepot.
Aires misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aires misses with a jab to the body
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Aires throws an off balance right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aires throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aires swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobblepot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aires jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aires swings widly with a right hand
enabling Cobblepot to counter with a crisp jab.
Aires fails with the takedown
and Cobblepot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oswald Cobblepot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aires takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Cobblepot's head coaches at BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cobblepot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aires throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands a leg kick that knocks Aires off balance momentarily.
Aires throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Aires throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cobblepot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aires misses the body punch
and Cobblepot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Aires. Beautiful body shot.
Aires shoots and misses
and Cobblepot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aires, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires connects with an inside leg kick.
Aires just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
The fighters circling - Aires throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Aires misses
and Cobblepot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobblepot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oswald Cobblepot is winning the standup battle so far.
Aires misses with a leg kick
and Cobblepot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aires is looking to score with low kicks.
Aires looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aires swings widly with a right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a low kick, right behind Aires 's knee.
Aires throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aires gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot cracks the inside of Aires's front leg.
Cobblepot throws an overhand right that lands on Aires's shoulder, as Aires tries to avoid the shot.
Aires looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Aires lands a slapping body shot.
Aires is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobblepot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Aires shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cobblepot's guard.
Aires stopping the sweep attempt from Cobblepot.
Aires throws a strike but Cobblepot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Cobblepot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aires looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aires throws a right hand that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a leg kick.
Cobblepot throws a jab when Aires was well out of range.
Aires misses with a takedown
and Cobblepot counters with a nice uppercut.
Aires's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Aires misses with a right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aires shoots and misses
letting Cobblepot counter with a right hand.
Oswald Cobblepot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Aires.
Aires misses with a leg kick
and Cobblepot counters with a nice uppercut.
Aires walks into a left hand.
Aires lands a head shot.
Cobblepot is looking to clinch.
Aires throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aires can do to turn this around?
Aires works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Aires lands a body shot.
Aires looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobblepot is fending him off so far but Aires persists. Nope, Cobblepot circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobblepot misses its target.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobblepot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aires.
Oswald Cobblepot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobblepot connects with a body shot that sends Aires's belly button to the back.
Aires misses with a right hand
enabling Cobblepot to counter with a crisp jab.
Aires ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobblepot throws a good cross that connects.
Cobblepot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aires. Aires circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aires takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aires looks to throw a body kick
and Cobblepot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aires rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot slips a jab from Aires.
Good leg kick by Cobblepot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswald Cobblepot dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aires thows a leg kick but Cobblepot checks it
and Cobblepot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aires stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aires jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
Aires takes a swing at Cobblepot's ribcage but misses.
Cobblepot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Aires.
Cobblepot checks a low kick from Aires.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobblepot misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Cobblepot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Aires.
Aires throws a leg kick but Cobblepot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cobblepot lands with a cross.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Cobblepot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aires scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aires comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobblepot checks a leg kick.
Aires slips under a jab from Cobblepot.
Aires throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aires misses with a body shot
letting Cobblepot counter with a right hand.
Aires tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cobblepot defends well and Aires ends up having to push Cobblepot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aires misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot blocks a jab.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aires misses with a body shot.
Oswald Cobblepot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cobblepot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aires stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Aires changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cobblepot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Cobblepot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cobblepot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aires.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires is looking to take a break and control but Cobblepot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aires working the head with strikes.
Cobblepot pushes Aires away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aires gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aires throws a strike aimed at the side of Cobblepot's head but Cobblepot avoids it well.
Bruno Aires has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aires working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aires wants to control but Cobblepot is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Aires crashes against the mat.
Cobblepot struggling a bit here.
Aires in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cobblepot is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aires asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cobblepot tries to bench press Aires off him but Aires keeps the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cobblepot is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cobblepot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aires working the ground and pound but Cobblepot is defending the strikes.
Cobblepot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cobblepot is trying to maintain the position but Aires is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires thows a huge punch but Cobblepot dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Aires is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cobblepot 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
During a confident post fight interview, Oswald Cobblepot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 5
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Aires misses.
Aires misses with a straight right.
War let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Aires's shoulder, as Aires tries to avoid the shot.
War uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aires.
Aires checks a leg kick.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
Good leg kick by War there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aires with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling War to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from War misses. #CL2#
War has closed the distance and engaged Aires in a clinch.
Aires lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
War tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aires has a couple of punches blocked by War.
War misses with a punch on the inside.
Aires tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aires creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires is leaning against War and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aires drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
War lands with a right to the head.
War lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aires blocks an uppercut.
Aires lands a right hand.
Aires prevents a body shot from War.
War misses with the head strike. #BC#
Aires breaks the clinch.
Aires with a nice cross.
Aires throws a big shot that misses.
Aires checks a leg kick.
War misses with a low kick.
Aires feinted with a counter takedown.
Aires lands a glancing blow to the side of War's head.
Aires throws a body punch but War moves out of range.
War walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
War swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holy War is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but War was well out of range. Poor timing from Aires.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires works War's body with a nice hook.
War throws a lazy right hand but Aires sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
War throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
War throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Aires lands with an uppercut that bounces War off the cage and back into range.
War punishes Aires's body with a nice straight punch.
Aires dives in for a single leg takedown but War sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
War doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
War scores with a decent looking hook.
War fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
War waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aires.
War throws a body shot but no joy.
War lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aires.
War lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aires swings for the body but War moves out of range.
Aires fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and War has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
War thows a left - swing and a miss!
War throws a hook to the side of Aires's head but Aires sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
War blocks the body kick.
War keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aires fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires walks into a left hand.
Aires attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
War thows a leg kick but Aires checks it
and Aires counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War throws a low kick but Aires avoids it.
Aires throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Aires throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aires misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
War throws a leg kick which misses Aires's front leg but catches the back leg as Aires tries to avoid it.
Aires throws a low kick, looking for War's leg but War calmly moves out of range.
War throws a leg kick #TD#
and Aires counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Aires postures up. #T4#
War working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires.
Aires wants to control from the top but War keeps moving.
Aires postures up in War's guard and throws a big left but War blocks it.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but War is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aires scoring with punches to the head and body.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as War holds on and takes a little breather.
Aires content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Holy War will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aires.
War wants to clinch up but Aires keeps it at a distance.
Aires throws the left hand but War avoids the punch easily.
That kick from War tenderised Aires's leg. Aires is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by War.
Aires takes one on the button.
War takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
War rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aires counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aires throws a front kick that sends War stumbling back into the cage.
Aires goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from War.
A counter left hand to the body from Aires misses its target.
A solid leg kick lands there for War.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Aires blocks the low kick.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from War.
War misses with a left hand
and Aires counters with a good low kick that War was not able to check. #T1#
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
War lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but War manages to avoid it.
War misses with an uppercut
and Aires counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aires throws a wild body kick that War sees coming a mile off.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
A lazy left from War finds it's target.
War throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aires.#CL2#
War has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aires.
War is pressed up against the cage. Aires has hold of a leg and is looking to drag War down to the mat. War avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
War avoids the body shot from Aires.
War misses with a low kick as Aires jumps back.
War throws a leg kick but Aires sees it coming and checks it nicely.
War misses with an uppercut. Aires saw that one coming.
Aires moves away from the strike by War.
Aires uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before War has time to react.#T2#
War tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
War on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from War.
Aires throws a jab but it's blocked by War.
A head kick misses from Aires.
Aires walks into a jab.
War throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aires avoids the body shot from War.
It looked like Aires was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from War.
Aires throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent War stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
War ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aires avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
War checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for War.
Aires lands with a good body shot.
Aires throws a jab but it's blocked by War.
War moves in looking to clinch but Aires pushes him off.#T3#
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
Aires appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aires explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD#
Aires gets a double leg takedown into War's guard.
War utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aires trying to control but War is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aires accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as War works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aires has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aires accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aires is fighting to break War's control of his arms but War is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Aires makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aires throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aires passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aires throwing strikes but War manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that second round.
That's time! Aires's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
War takes one to the chin there.
Aires takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
War moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aires creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aires lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aires scores with a hook to the body.
War lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aires misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aires stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aires misses with some punches. #BC2#
War breaks the clinch.
War swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War throws a body punch but Aires moves out of range.
War misses the shot to the body.
Aires takes a body punch but keeps moving.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
Holy War seems to be getting the better of the standup.
War shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from War misses the target.
War blocks the body kick.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
Aires darts in looking for a takedown but War gets double underhooks and turns Aires into the cage.
War works over Aires's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice shot by War.#CL2#
War moves into the clinch successfully.
Aires tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aires can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action. #BC2#
War pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aires manages to avoid it.
War avoids the body shot from Aires.
War swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
War wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from War.
Aires looks to throw the jab but War is out of range.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Aires misses the target.
Aires takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Aires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by War.
War thows a leg kick but Aires checks it
and Aires counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
War dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aires missing with a left hand there. War was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
War lands a jab.
Aires missing with a left hand there. War was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
War slips under a jab from Aires.
War appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
War throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
War walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aires throws a leg kick but War moved away.
Aires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by War there.
War cracks the inside of Aires's front leg.
War cracks the inside of Aires's front leg. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Aires. That's going to slow War down.
Aires shoots in for a takedown but War shows good takedown defense.
Aires lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aires.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from War - that will leave a mark!
Aires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
War lands a right hook to the body.
War throws a hook but Aires blocks it.
War is looking to slow Aires down with leg kicks.
Aires takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aires looks for the body kick but War saw that one coming.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Aires's shoulder, as Aires tries to avoid the shot.
Aires lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from War misses.
War fails to land with a series of 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!
War throws a low kick, looking for Aires's leg but Aires calmly moves out of range.
Aires lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aires throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Aires throws a body kick that misses.
War bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
War moves out of range as Aires strikes.
Aires misses with a body shot.
War scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Aires blocks the low kick.
War lands a nice looking body shot.
Aires has a takedown stuffed.
War is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aires with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires takes one to the side of the head.
Aires scoring well with a low kick there.
War tries to clinch but Aires is having none of it.
Aires staying out of range there.
War will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holy War comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think War 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: UGD 83:Ajax Vs Kenway
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Braz looking to score a takedown here. Aires is defending well but Braz drives through and ends up in Aires's guard.
Braz is fighting to break Aires's control of his arms but Aires is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aires looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aires's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Braz has gone for a leg lock! Aires slips out almost immediately though and dives into Braz's guard.#REVB#
Aires slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aires pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Braz is keeping the position for now.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Braz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires.
Aires trying to control but Braz is working from the bottom.
Aires's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aires wants to control from the top but Braz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Braz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Braz is working for a kimura but Aires is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Aires is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aires is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Aires wants to control but Braz is keeping busy. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aires defends it well. #SUB#
Aires is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Aires is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aires doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aires is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Aires works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aires not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aires keeping full guard, as Braz tries to pass.
Braz passes Aires's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Aires drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aires is looking to take a break and control but Braz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braz dodges the ground and pound from Aires.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Aires politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aires prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Aires creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Braz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aires just content to control the position.
Aires is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Aires throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Braz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aires is in Braz's guard.
Aires controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a triangle but Aires pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Braz being controlled here, momentarily.
Braz can't keep his opponent in guard - Aires advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Aires is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Braz is staying active underneath Aires, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aires lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aires trying to control from half guard but Braz is working away.
Braz tries to get to full guard but Aires has control of the leg. #SUB#
Braz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aires scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Braz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Braz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aires throwing shots but Braz is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Braz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Braz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Braz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Braz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braz.
Aires wants to counter the offense by Braz and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Aires closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aires works his way into full mount!
Aires raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Aires cracks Braz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aires working the ground and pound effectively.
Aires sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Braz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aires can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Braz is looking to escape. #T2#
Aires is landing with some decent strikes but Braz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aires with a couple of short strikes.
Aires is landing with some decent strikes but Braz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aires lands a big elbow.
Aires wants to control the pace but Braz is squirming around nicely.
Aires wants to control but Braz has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Braz actively working from the bottom here.
Aires content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Braz actively working from the bottom here.
Aires not doing much here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Braz is not content to let Aires control the position.
Aires might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Braz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bruno Aires has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aires 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
A relieved looking Bruno Aires thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Shoei Braz spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll be back'.

Event: UGD 79:Ajax Vs Gallagher
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Aires checks a leg kick nicely.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Aires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magn.
Aires fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magn on the side of the head.
Aires pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magn is out of range and Aires settles back down.
Aires misses with a hook.
Magn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aires.
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
Magn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Aires with the counter takedown but Magn avoids it easily.
Aires looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aires moves out of range as Magn strikes.
Aires misses with a low kick.
Magn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aires.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Magn gets a clinch.
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Aires breaks the clinch.
Magn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aires manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aires fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magn checks it well.
Einar Magn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Magn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aires gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magn.
Magn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aires.
Aires connects with a right hand. Magn shakes it off.
Aires scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aires slips under a jab.
Magn misses with a body shot.
Aires on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magn. Magn obviously looking to wear him down.
Magn wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Aires misses with a low kick.
Magn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magn swinging wildly here.
Magn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Furnace in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Aires throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires scores with a shot to the body.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Aires lands with a nice body punch.
Magn throws a push kick but Aires slaps the foot to one side.
Aires will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magn looks to score with a jab to the body but Aires is just out of range.
Aires with a hook.
Aires looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magn misses with a lunging right hand
and Aires connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magn is looking to counter the offense by Aires and move into the clinch.
Magn thuds a left hand into Aires's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Aires checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magn throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Aires counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magn tries to kick Aires off in order to stand up. Aires Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Magn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Magn is not content to let Aires control the position.
Aires works his way into side control.
Aires working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Magn wants to control but Aires postures up.
Magn is trying to get back to half guard.
Magn has one of Aires's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Magn is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Magn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magn is not content to let Aires control the position.
Aires sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aires passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Magn!
Magn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magn is working to get back to half guard.
Aires punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Aires misses with an uppercut
and Magn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aires throws a series of punches but Magn moves out of range.
Aires needs to keep his hands up - Magn had a free shot at his head there.
Magn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aires connects with a body shot.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magn.
Magn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aires at a distance.
Aires throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but Magn is just out of range.
Aires connects with a right hand. Magn shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magn walks into a stiff left hand from Aires.
Aires swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magn.
Aires takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Magn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magn misses with a leg kick
and Aires counters with a straight right hand.
Magn throws a hook but Aires blocks it.
Magn misses with a body kick.
Aires looks to land a right hand but Magn moved out of range.
Aires throws a head kick that misses.
Magn throws a looping overhand right but Aires ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aires.
Aires thuds his right hand into Magn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magn moves forwards but Aires connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aires throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Aires lands a lovely overhand right.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
Aires lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires lands a nice looking body shot.
Aires has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magn misses with a straight left.
Magn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aires avoids a kick to the body.
Magn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aires misses with the combination.
Aires missing with a left hand there. Magn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aires lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magn looks to score with a jab to the body but Aires is just out of range.#T3#
Aires on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Aires lands a nice looking body shot.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aires swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aires scores with the left hand. Magn knows he should have avoided that one.
Magn takes a swing at Aires's ribcage but misses.
Aires catches Magn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aires.
Aires drops his hands momentarily and Magn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magn is looking to slow Aires down with leg kicks.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Magn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Magn moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Aires takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Magn.
Magn swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
Aires changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magn tries to avoid it but Aires manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magn to the ground. Magn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aires wants to land a leg kick but Magn is out of range.
Aires throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aires throws a jab when Magn was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Magn blocks the low kick.
That kick from Magn tenderised Aires's leg. Aires is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magn misses with a kick to the body.
Magn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aires. Magn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruno Aires will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aires throws out a leg kick but Magn moves out of range and Aires only half commits.
Magn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aires throws a big shot that misses.
Aires on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magn. Magn obviously looking to wear him down.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magn throws a looping overhand right but Aires ducks down to avoid it.
Aires is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magn with a body shot.
Magn misses with a lunging right hand
and Aires counters with a stiff right hand.
Magn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aires.
Donk. Aires catches Magn right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires throws a body kick that misses
and Magn counters with a low kick, right behind Aires 's knee.
Magn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magn ducks under a wild hook from Aires.
Magn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Aires tried to score with a low kick but Magn checks it.
Aires misses with a hook
and Magn counters with a thumping low kick.
Magn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aires.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aires.
Magn connects with a solid leg kick.
Aires's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magn connects with a body shot that sends Aires's belly button to the back.
Magn misses with a low kick.
Magn cracks the inside of Aires's front leg.
Magn is looking to wear down Aires with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magn checks a leg kick.
Magn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Magn throws a leg kick but Aires checks it.
Aires appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Einar Magn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magn motions for Aires to come forward. Magn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Aires releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aires keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magn.
Jab, jab by Aires - just one landing.
Magn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Aires drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aires passes into half guard.
Magn is trying to control but Aires manages to pass to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aires cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Aires.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magn wants to hold on but Aires pushes him away.
BOOM! Aires connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Magn is trying to escape the mount.
Aires scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magn?
Aires working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magn is looking to improve his position but Aires isn't that keen on the idea.
Aires wants to control the pace but Magn is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Magn is looking to get to half guard.
Aires lands a big elbow. #T4#
Aires fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aires controlling the pace for now.
Aires lands with some strikes.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aires lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aires with a couple of short strikes.
Aires landing strikes from the mount and Magn is in trouble!
Aires avoids the attempt from Magn to control.
Aires scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magn?
Aires landing strikes, looking to finish!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aires 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
After winning the bout, Bruno Aires thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UGD 73:Sturm Vs Gower
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Aires shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aires has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aires has a takedown stuffed.
Altare tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aires manages to circle out of the way.
Aires lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Aires.
Altare lands a jab.
Altare tries to clinch up.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Altare.
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Aires misses.
Aires connects with a solid leg kick.
Aires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Altare.
Altare drops his hands momentarily and Aires takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aires misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altare.
Altare lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altare looks to clinch
and Aires counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aires throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Aires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altare.
Altare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Altare.
Aires connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Altare momentarily.
Aires digs a good hook to Altare's body.
A jab lands there for Aires.#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Aires scores with a kick to the body.
Altare wants to clinch#TD2#
and Aires counters with a nice double leg into side control. Altare won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires trying to control the position but Altare is working away.
Aires throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aires working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aires tries to score with some ground and pound. Altare controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Aires in side control, throwing shots but Altare defends.
Altare is looking for a sweep.
Aires lands a nice forearm strike.
Aires misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aires in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aires working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Altare is avoiding damage well.
Aires scoring with punches from side control.
Aires scoring with punches and elbows.
Aires landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Aires seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Aires wants to control for a moment but Altare uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Altare slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Altare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires.
Aires is working Altare over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aires throws a big right hand that misses.
Aires is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
Aires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
Altare 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.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Altare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aires postures up in Altare's guard and throws a big left but Altare blocks it.
Aires throws a strike but Altare rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Aires trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Aires working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Altare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Altare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Altare avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aires connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Altare takes the fight into the clinch.
Aires lands with a short shot to the head.
Aires misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare prevents a body shot from Aires.
Aires misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare presses Aires against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Altare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare misses with the combination.
Altare connects with a right hand. Aires shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Bruno Aires has been cut.
Aires tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Altare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aires appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aires doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Altare throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily.
Altare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aires. #CL#
Altare clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aires.
Aires goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altare.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aires blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aires is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Aires has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aires throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Aires looking for a takedown.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Aires manages to break the clinch.
Altare connects with a jab.#CL#
Altare rushes Aires and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Altare blocks a body shot from Aires. #BC2#
Aires breaks the clinch.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Altare wants to clinch up but Aires keeps it at a distance.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Altare tries to clinch but Aires moves out of range. #T3#
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Altare tries to clinch but Aires is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Altare.
Aires throws a good cross that connects.
Altare is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Altare.
John Altare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Altare moves in looking to clinch but Aires pushes him off.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch but Aires swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aires getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Altare lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Altare misses the shot to the body.
Altare throws a big shot that misses.
Altare misses with a looping right.#T4#
The fighters circling - Altare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altare closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aires counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare looks to clinch
and Aires counters with a nice uppercut.
Altare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Altare.
Altare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Altare throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aires counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Altare avoids a kick to the body.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Aires circles away.
Aires lands with a cross.
Altare is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Altare looks to clinch
and Aires connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Aires gets the takedown into side control.
Aires postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Aires wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Altare, who protects the arm well.
Aires staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aires goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Altare rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aires's guard! Nice work there by Altare! #T1#
Aires is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Aires has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Altare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Altare stopping the sweep attempt from Aires.#SUB2#
Aires working for submissions but it's allowed Altare to get to half guard.
Altare trying to control the action but Aires is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aires wants to control but Altare is keeping busy.
Aires wants to get back to full guard.
Aires has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Altare is working away from the top position though.
Aires keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Altare stalling away here and it's allowed Aires to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Aires working a defensive guard here.
Aires pulls Altare in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Altare got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aires has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Altare has managed to get both his arms back between Aires's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab from Altare.
Altare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aires's hands.
Altare tries to clinch but Aires moves away
letting Aires counter with a right hand. #T4#
Altare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Altare pushes Aires up against the cage in a clinch.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Aires.
Aires tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Altare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Aires's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aires scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Altare bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aires's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
Aires keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Altare throws a lazy right hand but Aires sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aires avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Altare misses the body punch
enabling Aires to counter with a crisp jab.

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 John Altare.
I think Altare 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: UGD 69:Carmody Vs Arnold
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Sole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sole misses with a two punch combination.
Aires throws out a counter right but Sole avoids it with no problem.
Sole walks into a jab.
Sole throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sole digs a good body shot into Aires's ribs.
Aires looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aires thows a leg kick but Sole checks it
and Sole makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aires really felt that one!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sole. Aires does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aires now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Aires.
Sole scores with a kick to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Sole.
Aires dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aires slips under a jab from Sole.
Aires changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Sole blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Sole lands with a cross.
Aires misses with a leg kick.
Sole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole looks to land a body kick but Aires moved away.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Sole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacks Sole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sole throws a head kick that misses
and Aires makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sole tries to move into range but Aires moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aires swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aires's sensitive parts.
Sole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sole throws a body kick that misses.
Sole throws a lazy head kick
and Aires counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sole goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aires misses with a straight left.
Sole is looking to counter punch.
Aires throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aires throws a big shot that misses.
Sole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aires.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Sole moves away and avoids it.
Aires checks a low kick from Sole.
Aires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sole.
Sole swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
Aires misses with a body shot.
Aires shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sole sprawls well. Sole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aires gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Sole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aires throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sole's waist but Sole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aires off to one side.
Sole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Aires shoots in for a takedown but Sole shows good takedown defense.
Jacks Sole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Aires.
Aires attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sole scores with a spinning back kick!
Aires looks winded!
Aires misses with a lunging right hand
and Sole counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Sole slams his shin into Aires's torso.
That kick from Sole tenderised Aires's leg. Aires is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Sole. That snapped Aires's head back. #T4#
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aires moves out of range of the body kick from Sole.
Aires misses with a right hand
and Sole counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Aires with that takedown attempt.
Sole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aires.
Aires throws a big shot that misses.
Aires misses with a low kick.
Aires throws a poor cross that misses
and Sole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aires on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aires walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that round.
That's time! Sole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sole throws a body kick that misses
and Aires counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sole throws a head kick that misses
and Aires makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacks Sole is winning the standup battle so far.
Sole throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Aires decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sole's guard.
Sole is controlling Aires's posture.
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
Sole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sole has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aires is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
Aires sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB#
Aires got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aires has managed to get both his arms back between Sole's legs - danger averted.
Sole trying to control the position here.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sole is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Aires has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sole is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aires.#T2#
Sole passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aires!
Aires wants to hold on but Sole pushes him away.
Aires tries to reverse the position but Sole maintains control.
Sole lands a big elbow.
Sole scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aires is squirming around, avoiding Sole's attempts to control the action.
Sole lands a big elbow.
Sole with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aires is desperately trying to improve his position but Sole has a good base and remains in mount.
Sole looking to control but Aires is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Sole landing strikes from the mount.
Sole working the ground and pound effectively.
Sole looking to control but Aires is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aires is trying to escape the mount.
Sole landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Aires that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sole punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Aires is rocked!
Aires takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Sole's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacks Sole!
Jacks Sole decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Ascension 0715
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1##TD#
Montana gets caught napping as Aires dives in and scores a takedown. Montana manages to retain guard.
Aires postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aires with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Montana keeping full guard, as Aires tries to pass.
Montana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aires trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
Aires postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires tries to free his leg and advance position but Montana is retaining full guard.
Aires wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving. #T1#
Aires works over Montana with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aires's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aires throws a big right hand that misses.
Montana has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle.
Aires has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aires postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aires working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aires postures up and lands a big shot to Montana's brow.
Aires looking to sit in guard and control but Montana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aires wants to hit a switch here but Montana passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aires there!
Aires wants to control but Montana is having none of it.#T2#
Aires is trying desperately to improve position.
Aires manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aires trying to control from the bottom.
Aires is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Montana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aires is trying to get back to full guard.
Aires is holding on to half guard well.
Aires is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aires wants to get back to full guard but Montana has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aires is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aires shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Montana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Montana pulls Aires in close to prevent any damage.
Aires throws a big right hand that misses.
Aires is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aires's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Montana has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle.
Aires preventing the sweep. #T1#
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Aires has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Montana keeping full guard, as Aires tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montana wants to sweep but no luck.
Montana working a defensive guard here.
Aires throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montana trying to keep a closed guard but Aires is proving a slippery customer.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aires trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Montana manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Aires trying to control the position. #SUB#
Aires throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aires trying to keep a closed guard but Montana is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Aires looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Montana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aires looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aires misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Montana.
Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.
Montana throws a lazy body kick
and Aires counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montana thinking.
Montana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Montana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aires misses with an uppercut
and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aires.
Montana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Aires tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montana blocks a jab.
Montana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coke Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick from Aires.
Montana connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Aires closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Montana's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aires looking to sit in guard and control but Montana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Aires is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montana defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Montana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Montana. That's going to slow Aires down.
Montana connects with a right hand. Aires shakes it off.
Aires staying out of range there.
Montana throws a hook to the side of Aires's head but Aires sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aires is looking to score with low kicks.
Aires avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires throws a lazy right hand but Montana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montana scores with a body shot.
Aires darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aires defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
Aires half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aires throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Aires connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aires or perhaps it was just good defense by Montana, which made it look bad.
Montana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Montana jabs at Aires's body.
That kick from Montana tenderised Aires's leg. Aires is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aires cracks Montana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aires cracks the inside of Montana's front leg.
Aires drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aires takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aires.
Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Montana enables Aires to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Montana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coke Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires lands a couple of elbows.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aires passes Montana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aires lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aires sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montana defending well though.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Montana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aires scores with a couple of nice shots.
Montana 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.
Aires missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Montana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aires.
Aires trying to control from half guard but Montana is working away.
Montana trying to control from the bottom.
Aires wants to take a breather but Montana is having none of it.
Montana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aires is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Montana holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Aires tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
Aires lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Montana blocking the ground and pound.
Aires wants to control the pace but Montana is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aires cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aires misses with a head shot.
Aires wants to control the pace but Montana is squirming around nicely.
Aires with good strikes from the mount here!
Aires pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Aires raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aires, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Our winner, Bruno Aires, 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: Ascension 0624
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Aires scores with a jab. Justice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aires avoids the body shot from Justice.
Aires walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aires lands with a hook. Justice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Justice throws a leg kick that misses.
Justice looks to land a combination but Aires avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Aires misses the target.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Justice backs away, Aires returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aires has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Renegade Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Justice misses with a straight right.
Justice misses with an uppercut.
Aires is looking to chop away at Justice's legs.
Aires misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Justice digs a good hook to Aires's body.
Aires fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Justice looks to land a right hand but Aires moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Aires.
A jab from Justice finds it's way through Aires's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Justice circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Justice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aires's sensitive parts.
Justice lands a head shot.
Justice throws out a loose jab but Aires uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Justice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Aires misses
and Justice counters with a leg kick.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Aires takes a jab right on the kisser.
Justice misses with an uppercut. Aires saw that one coming.
Aires swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aires.
Justice throws a one two combo.
Good leg kick by Aires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aires throws a predictable looking body shot
and Justice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires scores with a crisp jab that stopped Justice in his tracks.
Justice connects with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aires.#T2#
Aires keeps Justice at a distance using the push kick.
Aires jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Justice. No joy for Aires on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Justice.
Aires has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Justice finds it's way round the side to connect with Aires's head.
Justice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aires looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Justice misses with a low kick.
Justice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aires closes the distance and clinches up with Justice, looking for a takedown. Aires pushes Justice against the cage but Justice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires misses with a body shot
and Aires takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aires closes this distance looking for a takedown but Justice circles away.
Justice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Justice scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Aires. That snapped Justice's head back.
Aires lands a nice leg kick that just misses Justice's sensitive parts. #T3#
Donk. Justice catches Aires right on the button with a cross.
Justice moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Justice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Justice lands a nice shot that snaps Aires's head back.
Aires throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Justice's waist but Justice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aires off to one side.
Justice jabs Aires right on the nose. Aires blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aires. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Justice scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Aires 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Justice blocks a jab.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Aires ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aires misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Justice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Aires shoots and misses
and Justice counters with a stiff right hand.
Justice jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aires cracks Justice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Justice stalks Aires and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aires's face. Aires staggers backwards, shaken.
Justice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aires lands a jab to the head.
Justice fakes the leg kick and cracks Aires in the body.
Justice throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aires counters with a straight right hand.
Justice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aires. That did some damage!
Justice looks to land a right hand but Aires moved out of range.
Aires misses with a body shot
and Aires takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aires jabs Justice right on the nose. Justice blinks but takes it well.
Aires throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Justice to counter with a crisp jab.
Aires throws a predictable looking body shot
and Justice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justice misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Justice dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Aires pivots, looking for a leg kick but Justice is out of range and Aires settles back down.
Justice connects with a right hand. Aires shakes it off.
Aires scores with a nice body kick.
Aires throws a leg kick
and Justice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aires throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Justice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aires checks it well.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Aires.
Justice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Justice throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aires's head.
Sloppy strikes from Justice. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Aires wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aires connects with a leg kick. Justice looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aires lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justice.
Aires looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Justice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aires swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Justice to counter with a crisp jab.
Justice blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Justice.
Aires feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Justices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Justice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aires scores with a nice strike.
Justice misses the jab.
Justice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aires might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Justice throws a one two combo.
Aires throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Justice's waist but Justice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aires off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Aires throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justice connects with a high kick.
Justice avoids the body shot from Aires. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Justice. That's going to slow Aires down.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Aires.
Aires throws a wild body kick that Justice sees coming a mile off.
Justice lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Justice slips under a jab.
Aires throws a half hearted mid kick.
Justice misses with a hook
and Aires counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Justice throws a leg kick but Aires sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Justice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Aires fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Justice to the ground. Aires is now in Justice's guard.
Aires works a leg free and moves into half guard. #ES2#
Justice manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Aires keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aires misses with a hook from the clinch.
Justice pushes off an throws an elbow but Aires leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Justice scores with a hook to the body.
Justice blocks an uppercut.
Justice has a couple of punches blocked by Aires.
Justice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Justice has Aires pressed against the cage, preventing Aires from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aires misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Justice lands a nice uppercut.
Aires goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Justice fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Justice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Justice lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justice.
Justice tries a body shot but Aires blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aires.
A hook to the body from Aires.
Justice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Airess head.
Aires softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aires blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aires misses with the head strike. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Justice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Justice throws a head punch that misses.
Aires blocking some punches.
Justice throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Aires.
Justice struggles to land a body shot inside as Aires controls his hands.
Aires lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Aires breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Justice slaps away a takedown attempt from Aires, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Justice cracks Aires with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aires wants to land a leg kick but Justice is out of range.
Aires ducks right into an uppercut from Justice.
Justice lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Aires.
A chopping leg kick lands by Justice.
Aires takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aires throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aires shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justice but Justice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A lazy body kick from Aires
and Justice counters with a nice body shot.
Justice throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aires avoids the head kick by Justice.
Aires drops down looking for a counter takedown but Justice sprawls and moves away.
Aires throws a wild body kick that Justice sees coming a mile off.
Johnny Justice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Aires misses its intended target.
Justice unleashes a big counter combination but Aires bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Justice throws a low kick but Aires moves out of range easily.
Aires takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aires closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Aires 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.
Aires slips under a jab from Justice.
Aires looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aires throws a head kick that misses.
Justice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aires's hands.
Justice moves away from the strike by Aires.
Justice pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aires takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Justice.
Aires takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Aires.
Justice tried to score with a low kick but Aires checks it.
Justice ducks right into an uppercut from Aires. #TD#
Aires scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Justice is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Justice on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aires is nestled in close to Justice, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aires seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Justice is trying to stand up here but Aires is controlling him well.
Aires is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aires looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aires is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aires looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aires seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bruno Aires has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Justice looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aires lands with a punch from half guard.
Justice 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.
Aires has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aires connects with a nice short shot to Justice's temple.
Aires looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Justice with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aires lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aires lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aires scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aires 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.
Aires takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aires working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Justice pushes Aires off looking to stand but Aires dives back in and keeps control.
Justice is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Aires controlling the pace. #ES2#
Justice kicks Aires off and gets back to his feet.
Justice slips under a jab.
Aires shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires slips under a jab.
Aires throws a low kick but it's checked well by Justice.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justice scores with a shot to the body.
Justice on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

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 Bruno Aires.
I think Justice 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Justice!
A relieved looking Johnny Justice thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Ascension 0527
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aires is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aires tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Aires's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aires tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jitsu has Aires pressed against the cage.
Aires fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jitsu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aires struggles to land a body shot inside as Jitsu controls his hands.
Aires is pressed up against the cage. Jitsu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aires down to the mat. Aires avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aires throws a front kick aimed at Jitsu's knee but Jitsu avoids it well.
Jitsu shoots in and drives through. Aires sprawls well.
Bruno Aires has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.
Aires displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Aires moves into the clinch.
Aires scores with a shot to the side of Jitsu's head.
Aires misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Jitsu prevents a body shot from Aires.
Aires doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aires just leaning against Jitsu, taking a breather. #TD2#
Jitsu has clasped his hands together around Aires's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Jitsu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aires knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aires is looking for a sweep.
Aires manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jitsu's best efforts.
Jitsu works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Jitsu is working for a guillotine from mount but Aires frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Jitsu is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Aires is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Aires flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Jitsu anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Aires and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Jitsu slips an arm under Aires chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Jitsu has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Jitsu is squeezing on Aires like an anaconda would it's prey. Aires fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jiu Jitsu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jiu Jitsu waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Ascension 0429
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Hatfield swings widly with a right hand
and Aires counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devil Anse Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aires as he jumps to the side.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aires counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aires sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aires can pounce on him.
Hatfield misses with a body punch
and Aires counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Hatfield looking to score a takedown here. Aires is defending well but Hatfield drives through and ends up in Aires's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aires looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Aires content to control rather than advance.
Hatfield trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Aires manages to pass to mount! #T1#
Hatfield is in a horrible position here. Aires smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hatfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hatfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Aires avoids the attempt from Hatfield to control.
Hatfield manages to control the position for a moment.
Aires avoids the attempt from Hatfield to control.#T2#
Aires with shots to the head and body - Hatfield looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aires lands a big shot there that rocks Hatfield but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aires is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aires lands a big shot there that rocks Hatfield but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aires looking to control but Hatfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aires lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hatfield wants to hold on but Aires pushes him away.
Hatfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aires is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aires lands a big elbow.
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!
Aires cracks Hatfield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Aires lands a heavy elbow.
Hatfield is looking to get to half guard.
Aires with good strikes from the mount here!
Aires trying to control but Hatfield is having none of it.
Hatfield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hatfield taking shots to the head.
Aires has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hatfield's face.
Aires tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hatfield looks a forlorn figure.
Hatfield tries to reverse the position but Aires maintains control.
Aires raining down shots from the mount!
Aires raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires controlling from mount.
Aires avoids the attempt from Hatfield to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aires throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aires moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Aires wants to counter with a clinch but Hatfield pushes him away.
Hatfield seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aires, right into the meat.
Hatfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aires counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aires throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook but Aires blocks it.
Aires connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aires checks the leg kick.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield checks a low kick from Aires.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires fakes the leg kick and cracks Hatfield in the body.
Jab by Hatfield.
Aires is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aires.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Aires moves out of range.
Hatfield cracks Aires with an open hand slap.#T1#
Aires throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aires, as that shot connected.
Aires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aires lands with a hook. Hatfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Aires moves out of range.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Aires is out of range.
Hatfield sets himself, and Aires steps forward looking for the clinch! Hatfield avoids it this time.
A jab from Aires misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aires.
Hatfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aires sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aires looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Aires.
Aires rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hatfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aires lands with a cross.
Aires throws a nice looking combination but Hatfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hatfield is looking to counter punch.
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!
Hatfield throws a hook but Aires blocks it.#T2#
Aires takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Devil Anse Hatfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Aires.
Hatfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that Aires avoids nicely.
Aires sizes up Hatfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Aires swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aires cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aires. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruno Aires seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aires checks a low kick from Hatfield.
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Hatfield scores with a four punch combination!
Hatfield with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Aires to counter with a crisp jab.
Aires has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aires throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Hatfield walks into a jab.
Aires comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aires cracks Hatfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hatfield throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Aires does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aires with a jab.
Aires lands with an overhand left.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Aires counters with a one-two to the body.
Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aires wants to counter the offense by Hatfield and move into the clinch position.
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!
Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aires showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown but Aires shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devil Anse Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield takes one to the chin there.
Aires fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hatfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aires misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Hatfield closes the distance and clinches up with Aires, looking for a takedown. Hatfield pushes Aires against the cage but Aires circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aires tests Hatfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aires takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Aires has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aires lands with a shot to the body.
Aires fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aires jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hatfield throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aires connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Hatfield is rocked!
Aires moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Oh Hatfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Aires counters with a left to the body.
Aires lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hatfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aires fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hatfield to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hatfield looks to clinch but Aires throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hatfield taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bruno Aires!
A relieved looking Bruno Aires thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Ascension 0415
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Aires uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jung.
Aires moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A leg kick checked by Jung.
Jung keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aires has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aires scores with a leg kick.
Jung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aires.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Aires darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aires wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jung keeps working.
Jung is looking to improve his position.
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Aires missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aires missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aires.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jung wants to control but Aires is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Aires is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aires.
Aires seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jung controlling the position for now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jung.
Jung wants to sweep here but Aires controlling him for the moment.
Jung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jung slips nicely into half guard.
Aires tries to roll over but Jung keeps him under control.
Jung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jung is looking to advance position but Aires won't allow it. #SUB2#
Aires is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Aires works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Jung throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Aires is looking for a triangle but Jung pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Aires working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jung connects with a couple of short punches.
Aires tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung wants to control from the top but Aires keeps moving.
Aires wants to sweep here but Jung controlling him for the moment.
Aires seems keen to control Jung's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aires is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Aires postures up in Jung's guard and throws a big left but Jung blocks it.
Aires stopping the sweep attempt from Jung.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jung is on top in guard. #REVR#
Aires wants to sweep here but Jung controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Aires looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jung wants to control from the top but Aires keeps moving. #SUB2#
Aires working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aires is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sungwon Jung 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##CL#
Jung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aires.
Aires tries to work over Jung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Jung.
Jung lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Aires.
Jung being controlled against the cage.
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jung tries a body shot but Aires blocks it.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Aires turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aires manages to end up in side control.
Aires throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jung trying his best to control but Aires has mounted him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jung is desperately trying to improve his position but Aires has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Aires looking to finish Jung with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jung!
Jung is in a horrible position here. Aires smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aires is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aires has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aires working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jung is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jung tries to hold on but Aires postures up.
Aires looking to finish with strikes here!
Aires scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jung?
Jung is looking to get to half guard.
Aires throws some wild stikes that Jung manages to avoid easily.
Aires controlling from the full mount.
Aires throws some wild stikes that Jung manages to avoid easily. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aires prevents Jung from getting the reversal.
Aires lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aires prevents Jung from getting the reversal.
Aires sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jung tries to lock up and control but Aires gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aires breaks from Jung's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jung is desperately trying to improve his position but Aires has a good base and remains in mount.
Aires has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jung's face.
The referee warns Jung that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aires misses with a head shot.
Jung tries to hold on but Aires pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires looking to control but Jung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Jung is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aires putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jung is desperately trying to improve his position but Aires has a good base and remains in mount.
Jung is working hard here to advance position.
BOOM! Aires connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jung slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Aires seems content to control.
Aires lands strikes from half guard.
Jung is trying to get back to full guard.
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jung holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aires lands with a punch from half guard.
Aires is trying to control the action in half guard but Jung is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Jung tries to roll over but Aires keeps him under control.
Aires wants to take a breather but Jung is having none of it.
Aires sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jung defending well though.
Aires not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jung tries to roll over but Aires keeps him under control.
Jung trying to control here.
Aires throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aires takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jung tries to sprawl but Aires drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jung tries to roll over but Aires keeps him under control.
Jung has his hands clasped together around Aires's back. He's all about the action.
Aires seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aires slips a nice elbow through Jung's hands, connecting with Jung's forehead.
Aires wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires throws a strike but Jung avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jung trying to control the position here. #T1#
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung pulls Aires in close to prevent any damage.
Aires throws a strike but Jung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aires looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jung is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Aires working for submissions but it's allowed Jung to get to half guard.
Aires regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aires is keeping the position for now.
Aires seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aires is trying to maintain the position but Jung is very close to passing his half guard.
Jung is looking to stall here but Aires recovers full guard.
Aires preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Jung wants to control from the top but Aires keeps moving. #SUB2#
Aires has his foot on Jung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jung works his way back into a safe position though.
Jung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Aires is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Aires is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Aires working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jung lands a couple of digs.
Jung looking to sit in guard and control but Aires gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aires advances position into side control!#T4#
Jung tries to bench press Aires off him but Aires keeps the position.
Aires postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aires working away.
Jung is trying to get back to half guard.
Aires lands some shots froms side control.
Bruno Aires has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aires lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jung down.
Aires in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jung is trying to improve his position.
Aires landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aires wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
Aires is trying to ground and pound but Jung uses the momentary lack of control by Aires to regain half guard.
Aires is thwarting Jung's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aires 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
An out of breath Bruno Aires thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Sungwon Jung had this to say: 'I dunno, I'll be better next time. These bad decisions are hurting me.'.

Event: Ascension 0325
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Renato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renato thows a leg kick but Aires checks it
and Aires counters with a right hand to the body.
Aires throws a right hand that misses
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aires throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renato blocks a head kick by Aires.
Aires takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Aires.
Aires throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
Renato tried to counter with a leg kick but Aires avoided it.
Aires throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
Aires misses with a straight left.
Aires feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Renatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Aires with the counter takedown but Renato avoids it easily.
Renato lands a nice shot that snaps Aires's head back.
Aires misses with a leg kick
and Renato counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Good work by Renato as he checks the leg kick.
Aires scores with a jab to the head.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires misses with a few strikes there.
Aires darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Aires.
Renato throws a low kick, looking for Aires's leg but Aires calmly moves out of range.
Aires throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
Renato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aires misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
A little feinted left hand from Renato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aires misses with a looping right.
Aires takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Renato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Aires throws a head kick that misses.
Aires takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Renato cracks Aires with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Aires gets a double leg takedown into Renato's guard.
Aires is standing up over Renato. Renato looks to escape but Aires dives into side control. #T2##REVR#
Renato tries to improve position but can't.
Renato dodges the ground and pound from Aires.
Renato is trying to get back to half guard.
Renato avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aires.
Renato wants to control but Aires postures up.
Aires lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Renato down.
Renato taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aires throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Aires throwing strikes but Renato manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Aires is looking to regain half guard here but Renato keeps moving and retains side control.
Renato is chipping away with strikes.
Aires is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renato fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aires is trying to get back to half guard.
Renato working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aires tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Renato taking a breather here.
Aires is looking for a sweep.
Aires gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aires is not content to let Renato control the position.
Aires is looking to improve his position.
Renato wants to control but Aires is keeping him busy.
Aires is pressing down on Renato's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Renato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aires is pulling down on Renato's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Aires. Those never looked like landing.
Aires lands a nice looking body shot.
Bruno Aires seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aires looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato throws a sloppy head kick and Aires moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aires gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Renato counters with an inside leg kick.
Aires pushes Renato away with a front kick.
Aires misses with a leg kick
and Renato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aires throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aires's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Aires shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Renato wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Aires is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Renato reverses the position - he's now on top in Aires's guard.
Renato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aires wants to get back to full guard but Renato has passed into side control.
Renato gets to mount! Aires was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aires is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Renato trying to control but Aires is having none of it.
Aires in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Aires is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aires tries to hold on but Renato pushes him away.
Aires is trying to escape the mount.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aires is still trying to improve position.
Renato wants to control the pace but Aires is squirming around nicely.
Aires is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Aires sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Renato controlling the pace.
Aires is trying to maintain the position but Renato is very close to passing his half guard.
Renato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Renato connects with a nice short shot to Aires's temple.
Renato is thwarting Aires's attempts to control the position.
Aires tries to roll over but Renato keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aires manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Renato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aires wants to sweep but no luck.
Aires trying to keep a closed guard but Renato is proving a slippery customer.
Aires wants to hit a switch here but Renato passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aires there!
Aires can't escape the position.
Tiago Renato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Renato lands a big elbow.
Renato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Aires throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Aires throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aires.
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Renato scores with a punch to the head.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Renato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Aires misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato connects with a nice looking jab.
Aires throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aires takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
It looks like Renato has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Aires connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aires looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range. #T1#
Renato throws a front kick aimed at Aires's knee but Aires avoids it well.
Aires throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aires takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt.
Renato looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Renato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aires can do to turn this around?#KD#
Renato sends Aires crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Renato is motioning to the referee to let Aires up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Aires is rocked!
Renato pounces like a tiger and cracks Aires with a vicious hook! Aires is down but not out! Renato follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato retains his light heavyweight title!
Tiago Renato thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Ascension 0311
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Aires closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clones Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aires misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Aires avoids it by throwing Clones Jr back against the cage.
Aires misses with the head strike.
Aires lands with a light punch inside.
Aires misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clones Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clones Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Aires controls the action.
Aires tries to throw a body punch but Clones Jr avoids it by throwing Aires back against the cage.
Clones Jr misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Aires. #BC#
Aires breaks the clinch.
Aires slips under a jab.
Clones Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clones Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Aires cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clones Jr thows a body kick. Aires tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aires buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aires slips under a jab.
Aires half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aires thinks about countering with a head kick.
Clones Jr slips under a jab from Aires.#T1#
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clones Jr moves away.
Aires uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr moves out of range as Aires strikes.
Clones Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Aires. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Aires manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clones Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Clones Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Aires postures up in Clones Jr's guard and throws a big left but Clones Jr blocks it.
Aires trying to control but Clones Jr is working from the bottom.
Clones Jr is trying to keep Aires in close.
Clones Jr 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.
Clones Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Aires with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clones Jr 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.
Clones Jr keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Aires is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aires landing with the ground and pound.
Clones Jr trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clones Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Clones Jr looking for a guillotine here but Aires defends easily. #T3#
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aires content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aires keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clones Jr's head.
Clones Jr controls Aires momentarily but Aires frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aires accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aires postures up and lands a big shot to Clones Jr's brow.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Aires has gone for a leg lock! Clones Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aires's guard.#REVB##T4#
Aires tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clones Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aires swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Aires is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clones Jr defends well.
Aires looking to control.
Clones Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Aires is retaining full guard.
Clones Jr trying to control but Aires is working from the bottom.
Aires is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aires pulls Clones Jr in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
That kick from Clones Jr tenderised Aires's leg. Aires is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clones Jr misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Aires.
Aires slips a straight right by Clones Jr.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Clones Jr connects with the punch.
Don Clones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aires looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aires throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clones Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Aires misses
and Clones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clones Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aires.
Aires tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clones Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Clones Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aires connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aires looks to land a combination but Clones Jr avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Clones Jr misses.
Clones Jr throws a hook to the side of Aires's head but Aires sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Clones Jr looks to land a body kick but Aires moved away.
Clones Jr throws the left hand but Aires avoids the punch easily.
Clones Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clones Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aires counters with an outside leg kick.
Clones Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clones Jr misses with a hook #TD#
and Aires counters with a takedown into side control.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clones Jr can do to turn this around?
Clones Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Clones Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Clones Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clones Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Clones Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aires lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aires lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Clones Jr down. #T2#
Clones Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clones Jr is still trying to improve position.
Aires scoring with punches from side control.
Aires connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Clones Jr some visible discomfort.
Clones Jr is looking for a sweep.
Aires scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aires is looking to take a break and control but Clones Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clones Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Aires keeps moving and retains side control.
Clones Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Clones Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aires wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clones Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aires working the head and body with strikes.
Clones Jr is not content to let Aires control the position.
Clones Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Aires working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires is looking to take a break and control but Clones Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clones Jr sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Aires landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clones Jr is looking to control Aires's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clones Jr avoid being mounted?
Aires landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clones Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Aires sits in half guard.
Aires winds up and cracks Clones Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aires is nestled in close to Clones Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aires lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clones Jr tries to roll over but Aires keeps him under control.
Aires lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aires wants to control but Clones Jr is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clones Jr.
Aires attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clones Jr misses with a body kick.
Aires tries to clinch there but Clones Jr circles away.
Aires scores with a decent looking hook.
Aires takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clones Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aires throws a hook to the side of Clones Jr's head but Clones Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aires swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aires throws a front kick aimed at Clones Jr's knee but Clones Jr avoids it well.
Aires misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clones Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clones Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clones Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aires closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Don Clones Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Aires shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clones Jr's guard.#T1#
Clones Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Aires is proving a slippery customer.
Aires lands a couple of elbows.
Aires working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clones Jr's head.
Clones Jr 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.
Aires content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Clones Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aires working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Clones Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aires defends it easily.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Clones Jr trying to control the position.
Aires content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clones Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Clones Jr, not yet.
Aires wants to control from the top but Clones Jr keeps moving.
Clones Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there.
Aires trying to control but Clones Jr is working from the bottom.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Aires scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clones Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bruno Aires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clones Jr keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Don Clones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clones Jr trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clones Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aires throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clones Jr throws a low kick, looking for Aires's leg but Aires calmly moves out of range.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aires looks to land a body kick but Clones Jr moved away.
Clones Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clones Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aires misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Clones Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clones Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Clones Jr lands.
Aires scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Aires does it's job there.
Clones Jr wants to slow Aires down by chopping away at his legs.
It looks like Aires has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Clones Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clones Jr throws a hook but Aires blocks it.#TD#
Clones Jr gets caught flat footed, as Aires shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Clones Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Clones Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aires defends well.

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 Bruno Aires.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aires, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Aires thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Don Clones Jr had this to say: 'Damn first loss for me. I guess i go home, shake this off and continue planning for the next guy.'.

Event: Ascenssion 0222
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Aires misses the target.
And Mustacho responds with a good body kick, but Aires manages to step out the way in time.
Aires throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mustacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Aires has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mustacho scores with a leg kick.
Mustacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Aires wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aires throws a low kick, looking for Mustacho's leg but Mustacho calmly moves out of range.
Mustacho slips under a jab from Aires.
A little jabbing left from Mustacho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aires throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Mustacho counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Mustacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mustacho has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Aires closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aires lands in his opponent's guard.
Mustacho 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.#T1#
Aires trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
Mustacho looking for a sweep. Not yet Mustacho, not yet.
Aires is working Mustacho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aires forces his way into half guard.
Aires lands strikes from half guard.
Mustacho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aires throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Aires with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aires with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mustacho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aires scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aires lands a couple of digs.
Aires wants to control from the top but Mustacho keeps moving.
Mustacho wants to sweep but no luck.
Aires throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Mustacho keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Mustacho has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle.
Aires postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aires trying to control but Mustacho is working from the bottom.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aires with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
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.
Aires keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mustacho's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mustacho is on top in guard. #REVB#
Aires wants to sweep but no luck.
Aires is trying to control the position but Mustacho postures up.
Aires wants to sweep here but Mustacho controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mustacho trying to control but Aires is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mustacho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aires shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aires throws a poor cross that misses
and Mustacho counters with a left and a right that stings Aires.
Aires throws a hook but Mustacho blocks it.
Mustacho slips under a jab from Aires.
Aires misses with a kick to the body
and Mustacho counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Mustacho finds it's way through Aires's defenses.
Mustacho needs to keep his hands up - Aires had a free shot at his head there.
Mustacho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mustacho wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Mustacho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aires throws a leg kick but Mustacho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aires misses the jab.
Aires scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donnito Mustacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aires misses with a body kick.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Mustacho moves away and avoids it.
Aires misses with a jab to the body
and Mustacho counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aires swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Aires or perhaps it was just good defense by Mustacho, which made it look bad.
Mustacho tries to counter with a clinch but Aires shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires throws a lazy uppercut
and Mustacho counters with a body kick that stops Aires in his tracks momentarily.
Mustacho slips under a jab.
Mustacho steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mustacho scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aires darts in looking for a takedown but Mustacho gets double underhooks and turns Aires into the cage.
Aires takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustacho throws the kick towards the body but Aires avoids it.
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustacho moves away.
Aires misses with a hook
and Mustacho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Aires misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Mustacho moves into the clinch.
Mustacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mustacho as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Mustacho manages to break the clinch.
Donnito Mustacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aires throws a leg kick but Mustacho moved away.
A jab from Aires misses.
Aires misses with an uppercut
and Mustacho counters with a stiff right hand.
Aires jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mustacho follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aires misses with a looping left.
Mustacho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice uppercut there from Mustacho.
Mustacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Aires jabs Mustacho to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Mustacho lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aires throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick there by Mustacho.
Mustacho slips a straight right by Aires.
Mustacho throws out a counter right but Aires avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mustacho throws a big counter head kick but Aires avoids it with no problem.
Mustacho tries to land a leg kick but Aires saw it coming and moves away.
Aires misses with a two punch combination.
Mustacho is trying to counter with his kicks.
Aires misses with a hook
and Mustacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnito Mustacho 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mustacho tries to land a body kick
and Aires counters with a low kick, right behind Mustacho 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Aires. Beautiful body shot.
Aires scores with the left hand. Mustacho knows he should have avoided that one.
Aires shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mustacho counters with a nice body kick.
Aires misses with a left hand
and Mustacho counters with a nice leg kick.
Aires gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mustacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mustacho sprawls well. Mustacho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aires gets slowly back to his feet.
Mustacho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Aires walks into a left hand.
Aires buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aires takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aires scores with a one two! Mustacho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aires has a takedown stuffed.
Mustacho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires tries to land a front kick but Mustacho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Mustacho gets caught flat footed, as Aires shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Aires stopping the sweep attempt from Mustacho.
Aires lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aires looking to sit in guard and control but Mustacho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Aires has his foot on Mustacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mustacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aires wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aires throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mustacho uses it to pass to side control.
Mustacho advances to mount.
Mustacho content just to control the position here. #T3#
Aires slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aires is trying to get back to full guard.
Mustacho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aires does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aires is pressing down on Mustacho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aires looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mustacho is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Aires is looking for a triangle but Mustacho pushes his legs off easily.
Mustacho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires keeping full guard, as Mustacho tries to pass.
Mustacho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aires working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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 Bruno Aires.
I think Aires 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Ascension 0204
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Aires swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arrol only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arrol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aires.
Arrol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aires finds it's way round the side to connect with Arrol's head.
Aires blocks a leg kick.
Arrol takes a swing at Aires's ribcage but misses.
Arrol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
Aires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arrol.
Good leg kick by Arrol there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aires swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arrol! But no joy.
Arrol lands a nice shot that snaps Aires's head back.
William Arrol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrol lands with a hook. Aires tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrol checks a leg kick.
Aires looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arrol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
Aires throwing a counter right hand but Arrol manages to avoid it.
Aires throws the left hand but Arrol avoids the punch easily.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Aires throws an off balance right hand
and Arrol counters with an outside leg kick.
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arrol moves away.
Arrol throws out a counter right but Aires avoids it with no problem.
Arrol slips under a jab.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arrol thumps Aires with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aires or perhaps it was just good defense by Arrol, which made it look bad.
Arrol slaps away a takedown attempt from Aires, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aires.
Aires misses with a series of wild punches.
Aires throws a leg kick but Arrol moved away.
Arrol thuds a left hand into Aires's body.
Arrol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aires's sensitive parts.
Arrol moves away from the strike by Aires.
It seemed like Arrol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Arrol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aires slips under a jab.
Aires takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrol missing with a left hand there. Aires was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aires throwing a counter right hand but Arrol manages to avoid it.
Arrol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Aires misses.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Arrol moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Aires is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arrol's half guard.
Arrol is looking to improve his position.
Aires is trying to control the action in half guard but Arrol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arrol is positioning himself well to prevent Aires advancing to mount.
Nice strikes from Aires there. #T3#
Arrol wants to get back to full guard.
Aires is controlling the pace.
Aires not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aires looks to land a strike but Arrol avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Arrol pulls Aires in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrol is on top in guard. #REVB#
Arrol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Arrol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aires has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arrol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Aires tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aires regains half guard.
Aires is looking for a sweep. Arrol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arrol wants to pass the guard but Aires is defending well.
Aires is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Renegade Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Arrol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aires sees it coming and defends easily.
Aires controlling the position for now.
Arrol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aires keeps working.
Aires moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Arrol dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Arrol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aires throws out the jab.
Arrol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arrol lands an overhand right.
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Arrol there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Aires as he connects with a hook.
William Arrol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arrol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aires checks a leg kick nicely.
Aires slips a jab and a cross from Arrol.
Aires is looking to counter punch.
Aires defending well as Arrol loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Aires misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aires there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aires lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aires tries to land a front kick but Arrol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Arrol, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Aires drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Aires is in close to Arrol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aires is in close to Arrol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aires scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrol is on top in guard. #REVB#
Arrol trying to control but Aires is working from the bottom.
Aires trying to control the position.
Bruno Aires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arrol wants to control from the top but Aires keeps moving. #T2#
Arrol is looking to pass into half guard but Aires pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aires is in guard.#REVR#
Aires postures up.
Aires is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arrol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aires is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arrol 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.
Aires is in close to Arrol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arrol wants to sweep but no luck.
Aires scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Arrol seems keen to control Aires's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aires's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arrol controlling the position.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.
Arrol pulls Aires in to control the position.
Aires landing some decent shots from guard.
Arrol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aires scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Aires wants to control from the top but Arrol keeps moving.
Aires stands and throws Arrol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arrol is trying to control Aires's posture but Aires avoids it.
Aires scoring with punches from side control.
Arrol struggling a bit here.
Aires in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Aires is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arrol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Aires tries for a kimura but Arrol is defending well.
Arrol gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Aires throws the left hand but Arrol avoids the punch easily.
Arrol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aires lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arrol slaps away a takedown attempt from Aires, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arrol is looking to chop away at Aires's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Arrol misses the target.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Aires avoids the head kick by Arrol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
Aires throws a chopping leg kick but Arrol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arrol misses with an uppercut.
Aires tries to move into range but Arrol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aires avoids the head kick by Arrol. #T1#
Aires scores with a hook to the body. Arrol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aires pushes Arrol away with a front kick.
Aires throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arrol.
Arrol throws a leg kick that misses.
Arrol loads up on a big right hand but Aires slips the punch.
Aires slips a straight right by Arrol.
Decent striking displayed by Arrol there.
Arrol misses with a hook
and Aires counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arrol thinking.
Aires throws a looping overhand right but Arrol ducks down to avoid it.
Aires moves out of range as Arrol strikes.
Aires tests Arrol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arrol throws a looping overhand right but Aires ducks down to avoid it.
Arrol throws a jab when Aires was well out of range.#T2#
Arrol thuds a left hand into Aires's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aires throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arrol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aires throws a jab when Arrol was well out of range.
Arrol swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
Arrol throws a head kick but Aires moves out of range.
Arrol misses with an uppercut
and Aires counters with a two punch combo.
Aires chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arrol can pounce on him.
Aires scores with a sloppy right hand. Arrol should have avoided that one.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arrol stuffs the takedown attempt from Aires. Aires gets slowly back to his feet.
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
Arrol scores with a nice strike.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Aires sees it coming and moves out of range.
William Arrol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Aires shoots in looking for a takedown. Arrol tries to sprawl out of it but Aires keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arrol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arrol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Aires misses.
Arrol lands with an overhand left.
Arrol throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Aires to counter with a crisp jab.
Aires gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aires on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arrol lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
A cross from Aires lands.
Arrol scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrol throws a low kick but Aires avoids it.
Arrol shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aires darts in looking for a takedown but Arrol gets double underhooks and turns Aires into the cage.
Aires is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arrol lands with a good body shot.
Aires misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arrol.
Aires walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Aires checks it.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Aires tries for a takedown but Arrol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Aires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Aires lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arrol doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Arrol really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Aires tests Arrol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aires smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arrol drops his hands momentarily and Aires takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aires throws an overhand right that lands on Arrol's shoulder, as Arrol tries to avoid the shot.
Arrol lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arrol.
Aires closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arrol circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arrol checks a leg kick.
Aires avoids the body shot from Arrol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arrol as he jumps to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aires lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arrol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arrol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Arrol moves away and avoids it.
Arrol only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Aires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrol manages to avoid it.
Arrol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arrol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Aires looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arrol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arrol throws out the jab.
Aires blocks a head kick by Arrol.
Aires appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
Aires moves out of range as Arrol strikes.
Aires ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arrol scores with a hook.#TD#
Aires shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aires showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aires seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Arrol tries to get to full guard but Aires has control of the leg.
Arrol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aires's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aires's back!
Arrol has the hooks in. Aires is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Arrol not allowing Aires to control his hands.
Aires is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Arrol looking for the choke from the back.
Aires is in bad spot here.
Aires turns into Arrol and is now in his guard.
Aires scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrol is on top in guard. #REVB#
Arrol trying to control but Aires is working from the bottom.
Arrol trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aires's guard.
Aires wants to sweep here but Arrol controlling him for the moment. #T4#
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.
Aires controls Arrol momentarily but Arrol frees himself.
Arrol is looking to stand up but Aires won't let him.
Aires has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arrol stands and throws Aires's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aires wants to control but Arrol postures up.
Aires is looking for a sweep.
Arrol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arrol tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Arrol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Arrol dominated that fourth 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#
Arrol walks into a left hand.
Aires throws a lazy right hand but Arrol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arrol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aires takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arrol misses with a low kick.
Arrol slaps away a takedown attempt from Aires, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aires connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aires manages to avoid it.
Aires is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arrol.
Arrol throws a body punch but Aires moves out of range. #T1#
Arrol thuds a left hand into Aires's body.#TD#
Aires closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arrol's guard.
Arrol managing to control the position.
Arrol controls Aires momentarily but Aires frees himself.
Arrol wants to sweep here but Aires controlling him for the moment.
Arrol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aires's guard. #REVB#
Arrol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arrol wants to stand but Aires is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aires is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Arrol wants to sweep but no luck.
Arrol wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arrol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aires wants to pass the guard but Arrol is keeping the position.
Bruno Aires has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
Arrol controlling the position.
Aires connects with a couple of short punches.
Arrol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aires scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arrol trying to control the position.
Arrol 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.
Aires landing with the ground and pound.
Arrol looking to control.
William Arrol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Aires distracts Arrol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aires being controlled here momentarily.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arrol has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle.
Aires connects with a couple of short punches.
Aires throws a big right hand that misses.
Arrol trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arrol 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Arrol!
William Arrol is the new light heavyweight champion!
William Arrol took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Ascension 0114
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Aires moves away from the strike by McLauglin.
Aires lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aires scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt.
McLauglin throws an overhand right that lands on Aires's shoulder, as Aires tries to avoid the shot.
Aires turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Aires scores with a takedown into McLauglin's guard.
Aires stopping the sweep attempt from McLauglin.
Aires landing with the ground and pound.
Aires postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aires trying to control but McLauglin is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires throwing strikes from guard but McLauglin blocks nicely. #T1#
McLauglin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aires lands a couple of elbows.
Aires postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aires throws an elbow that misses. McLauglin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aires's guard. Nice move by McLauglin!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLauglin trying to control the position from guard on top but Aires is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aires not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aires pulls McLauglin in close to his closed guard and prevents McLauglin from doing any damage or advancing position.
McLauglin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
McLauglin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aires is trying to keep McLauglin in close. #SUB2#
Aires escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McLauglin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Aires is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Aires throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McLauglin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB2#
Aires looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLauglin throws an elbow that misses. Aires uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLauglin's guard. Nice move by Aires!#REVB#
Aires is working McLauglin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLauglin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aires's guard. #REVR#
McLauglin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aires 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.
Aires is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLauglin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McLauglin preventing the sweep. #T4#
McLauglin wants to control from the top but Aires keeps moving.
McLauglin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aires's guard.
McLauglin trying to control but Aires is working from the bottom.
McLauglin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aires swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McLauglin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McLauglin wants to stand up but Aires is controlling the position.
McLauglin wants to free his trapped foot but Aires is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aires is refusing to be controlled, as McLauglin sits in half guard.
Aires gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aires throws a push kick but McLauglin slaps the foot to one side.
Aires takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
McLauglin gets caught flat footed, as Aires shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McLauglin wants to sweep here but Aires controlling him for the moment.
McLauglin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aires preventing the sweep.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires is fighting to break McLauglin's control of his arms but McLauglin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
McLauglin has his hands on Aires's head, controlling the position.
Aires stopping the sweep attempt from McLauglin.
Aires passes McLauglin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aires prevents McLauglin from improving his position.
Aires wants to control but McLauglin is keeping him busy.
Aires winds up and cracks McLauglin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McLauglin trying to control here.
McLauglin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
McLauglin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aires lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McLauglin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aires.
Nice strikes from Aires there. #SUB2#
Aires is looking for a kimura here.
McLauglin trying to control here.
McLauglin wants to improve his position but Aires is controlling well. #T3#
Aires lands with a punch from half guard.
Aires working the head and body with strikes.
McLauglin wants to control but Aires is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Aires is looking for a kimura but McLauglin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aires to get the leverage.
Aires is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aires is trying to control the action in half guard but McLauglin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McLauglin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aires's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aires's back!
Aires manages to reverse the position and now he's in McLauglin's guard. Nice work there by Aires.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aires looking to pass the guard. #T4#
McLauglin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aires's guard. #REVR#
McLauglin wanted to stand there but Aires had control of the position.
McLauglin throwing strikes but missing.
Aires has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLauglin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aires is proving hard to escape from.
McLauglin preventing the sweep.
McLauglin wants to control from the top but Aires keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Aires had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McLauglin defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
McLauglin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as McLauglin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
McLauglin forces Aires back against the cage and clinches.
McLauglin throws an elbow but it misses.
McLauglin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aires's defenses.
McLauglin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Bruno Aires has been cut.
McLauglin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McLauglin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aires's efforts to push away.
Aires lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLauglin backwards.
McLauglin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLauglin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Airess head. #TD2#
Aires has clasped his hands together around McLauglin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Aires crashes against the mat.
Aires throws a strike aimed at the side of McLauglin's head but McLauglin avoids it well.
McLauglin is looking for a sweep.
Aires tries to score with some ground and pound. McLauglin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Aires throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aires looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McLauglin is avoiding damage well.
Aires trying to control the position but McLauglin is working away.
McLauglin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aires is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McLauglin is looking to get to half guard.
Aires with good strikes from the mount here!
McLauglin blocking the ground and pound.
Aires with good strikes from the mount here!
Aires raining down hammerfists from mount.
McLauglin wants to control but Aires is having none of it.
Aires is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McLauglin can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
Aires with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aires cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires working McLauglin over with strikes here.
Aires looking to finish with strikes here!
Aires scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McLauglin?
McLauglin tries to reverse the position but Aires maintains control.
Aires lands a big shot there that rocks McLauglin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aires scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McLauglin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bruno Aires has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aires seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Aires is looking to advance position but McLauglin won't allow it.
Aires throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aires working the head and body with strikes.
McLauglin is doing well to control the position and prevent Aires from advancing to side control.
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McLauglin wants to control but Aires is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McLauglin is staying active underneath Aires, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McLauglin trying to hold on to Aires's head to control him but Aires postures up.
Ground and pound from Aires. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aires connects with a nice short shot to McLauglin's temple.
Aires drops an elbow to the side of McLauglin's head.
Aires is trying to control the action in half guard but McLauglin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McLauglin tries to get to full guard but Aires has control of the leg.
McLauglin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aires missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aires working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McLauglin's thigh. McLauglin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McLauglin keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Aires's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
McLauglin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aires connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLauglin scrambles back to his feet.
McLauglin misses with a wild body shot.
Aires is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McLauglin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aires looks to land a right hand but McLauglin moved out of range.
McLauglin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from McLauglin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aires or perhaps it was just good defense by McLauglin, which made it look bad.
McLauglin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aires on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLauglin. McLauglin obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLauglin throws out the jab.
Aires connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLauglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aires wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McLauglin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aires.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aires. McLauglin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Aires. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aires.
McLauglin scores with a hook.
Aires misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Aires.
Aires throws a push kick but McLauglin slaps the foot to one side.
Aires has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McLauglin.
Aires blocks a head kick by McLauglin.
McLauglin takes a swing at Aires's ribcage but misses.
McLauglin lands a nice hook to Aires's body. Aires takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McLauglin lands a nice shot that snaps Aires's head back.
McLauglin moves in looking to clinch but Aires pushes him off.
Edward McLauglin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from McLauglin.#T2##TD2#
Aires drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
McLauglin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires ducks under a wild hook from McLauglin.
McLauglin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aires shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McLauglin as he avoids it easily.
McLauglin misses with a wild body shot.
Aires rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLauglin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Aires misses.
Aires cracks McLauglin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLauglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLauglin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aires has time to react.
McLauglin doesn't manage to clinch there - Aires circles away. #T3#
Aires walks into a straight right hand from McLauglin.
Edward McLauglin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLauglin takes one to the side of the head.
McLauglin thows a leg kick but Aires checks it
and Aires counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLauglin throws a right hand that misses
and Aires counters with an inside leg kick.
Aires throws a leg kick but McLauglin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aires misses with a body kick.
Aires tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aires swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLauglin.
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLauglin moves away.
Aires avoids a kick to the body.
Aires feints the counter takedown.
Aires darts in looking for a takedown but McLauglin gets double underhooks and turns Aires into the cage.
Edward McLauglin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Aires.#TD2#
Aires fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McLauglin sprawls well initially but Aires persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aires is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McLauglin is looking to improve his position.
McLauglin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aires content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McLauglin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McLauglin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aires manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McLauglin postures up.
McLauglin cracks Aires with a solid left hand.
McLauglin pushing down on Aires's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aires is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Edward McLauglin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Aires's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
McLauglin connects with a solid leg kick.
Aires throws a jab but it's blocked by McLauglin.
Aires misses with a takedown attempt
and McLauglin counters with a body kick.
McLauglin stuns Aires with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLauglin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLauglin misses with a straight right.
McLauglin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aires drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McLauglin defends it well.
Aires comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin throws a hook to the side of Aires's head but Aires sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Aires manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McLauglin on his heels. He'll look to pass McLauglin's guard now, I'm sure.
McLauglin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aires's guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauglin wants to stand and escape but instead Aires has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Aires looking to pass the guard.
McLauglin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aires trying to control but McLauglin is working from the bottom.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
Aires lands a couple of elbows.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aires stands and throws McLauglin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McLauglin struggling a bit here.
McLauglin is looking to reverse the position.
McLauglin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aires sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McLauglin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aires lands a nice forearm strike.
McLauglin can't do much from the bottom here.
Aires misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Aires lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aires tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Aires working the ground and pound.
Aires controls the position.
McLauglin taking punishment in the form of punches.
McLauglin holding on.
Sloppy strikes there by Aires.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
McLauglin can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
McLauglin tries to buck Aires off but Aires is having none of it.
McLauglin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aires.
Edward McLauglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLauglin gets back to half guard.
Aires trying to control from half guard but McLauglin is working away.
McLauglin is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLauglin trying to hold on to Aires's head to control him but Aires postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aires 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bruno Aires thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Ascension 1217
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Magn. Beautiful body shot.
Magn throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Aires has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aires throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aires looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magn counters with a body kick.
Magn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aires listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Magn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aires is looking to counter the offense by Magn and move into the clinch.
Magn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aires momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aires, as that shot connected.
Aires moves out of range of the body kick from Magn.
Aires throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Magn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magn throws a leg kick but Aires sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magn clobbers Aires with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Aires takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Magn misses.
Magn tries to move into range but Aires moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aires.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Magn closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Aires on the inside.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aires prevents a body shot from Magn.
A short right from Aires on the inside.
Aires lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Aires doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Aires breaks from the clinch.
Magn slips a jab from Aires.
Magn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magn.#T2#
Aires swats away the attempt to clinch by Magn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires cracks Magn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aires displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aires fakes the leg kick and cracks Magn in the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aires!
Magn throws a leg kick
and Aires counters with a low kick, right behind Magn 's knee.
Aires tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aires somewhat.
Magn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aires has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch but Aires swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aires swings for the body but Magn moves out of range.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aires slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Aires scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Magn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aires is looking to advance position but Magn won't allow it.
Magn trying to hold on to Aires's head to control him but Aires postures up.
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Aires is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aires lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Aires working over Magn with some ground and pound. Magn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magn wants to control but Aires passes into side.
Magn taking a bit of punishment here - Aires scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magn tries to improve position but can't.
Aires trying to control the position but Magn is working away.
Aires lands an elbow.
Magn is trying to control Aires's posture but Aires avoids it.
Aires looks up at the clock and then as Magn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aires smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aires lands a really nice looking cross but Magn seems unphased.
Aires misses with a body kick.
Aires throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magn misses the shot to the body.
Aires swings for the body but Magn moves out of range. #TD#
Aires fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magn to the ground. Aires is now in Magn's guard.
Magn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magn is pulling down on Aires's head. It's preventing any offense from Aires, at least for the moment.
Magn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Aires stands up over Magn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aires cracks Magn with a solid left hand.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Magn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magn working a defensive guard here.
Aires content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aires landing some decent shots from guard.
Magn has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle.
Aires postures up. #T2#
Aires lands a couple of digs.
Magn trying to keep a closed guard but Aires is proving a slippery customer.
Aires wants to control from the top but Magn keeps moving.
Bruno Aires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aires pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magn is keeping the position for now.
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aires cracks Magn with a solid left hand.
Magn keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Magn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aires can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Magn has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle.
Aires postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aires throwing strikes from guard but Magn blocks nicely.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magn can do to turn this around?
Magn trying to control the position here.
Aires sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aires postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aires on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magn. Magn obviously looking to wear him down.
Magn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Magn.
Magn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aires rather than just go for the knockout.
Aires connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aires throws a good cross that connects.
Aires goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aires checks a leg kick.
Magn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aires counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aires connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magn scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Aires drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aires stands up over Magn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magn is adopting a defensive guard.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Aires shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magn is trying to defend but Aires finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aires throwing shots but Magn is blocking nicely.
Aires trying to control the action but Magn is working from the bottom.
Magn trying to control from the bottom.
Aires lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aires looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires is nestled in close to Magn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Magn tries to get to full guard but Aires has control of the leg.
Aires wants to control but Magn is keeping him busy.
Magn taking some punishment here, with Aires in his half guard.
Aires winds up and cracks Magn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aires lands strikes from half guard.
Aires trying to pass the guard but Magn defending well.
Aires works his way into full mount!
Magn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Einar Magn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aires working Magn over with strikes here.
Aires unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aires cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aires breaks from Magn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aires landing strikes from the mount and Magn is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aires cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aires working Magn over with strikes here.
Aires with the ground and pound from mount.
Magn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aires working Magn over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aires cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#
Magn is rocked!#T3#
Aires lands a couple of good shots and Magn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Magn is still in real trouble! Can Aires finish him?
Magn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Aires.
Aires has the hooks in. Magn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magn seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee is taking a good look at Magn as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Aires!
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aires throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Magn! #SUB#
Magn showing good submission defense here.
Magn is in bad spot here. #T4#
Aires scores with strikes from the back.
Aires has good solid back control here.
Aires struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aires really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Magn.
Aires landing with strikes.
Aires trying to control momentarily.
Magn wants to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aires 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Ascension 1119
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Fretwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fretwell jabs at Aires's body.
Fretwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aires defends well and Fretwell ends up having to push Aires into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aires wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Fretwell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aires on his heels. He'll look to pass Aires's guard now, I'm sure.
Aires controlling the position.
Aires looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fretwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aires controlling Fretwell's posture.
Aires keeping moving, preventing Fretwell from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fretwell postures up in Aires's guard and throws a big left but Aires blocks it.
Fretwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fretwell is looking to advance position but Aires has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Fretwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Aires has a good base and remains in mount.
Aires looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fretwell tries to lock up and control but Aires gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fretwell is bucking up trying to escape but Aires cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aires prevents Fretwell from getting the reversal.#T2#
Aires avoids the attempt from Fretwell to control.
Aires controlling from mount. #T3#
Fretwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aires takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fretwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aires content just to control the position here.
Fretwell tries to lock up and control but Aires gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fretwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Aires has a good base and remains in mount.
Aires sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Aires continues to stall.
Fretwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aires controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fretwell is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Fretwell.
Good exchange - Aires coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Aires. That snapped Fretwell's head back.
Fretwell throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Aires tenderised Fretwell's leg. Fretwell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fretwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aires.
Aires throws a leg kick that misses.
Aires uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aires darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aires throws a body kick that misses.
Fretwell misses with a right hand
letting Aires counter with a right hand.
Lyle Fretwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Fretwell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fretwell throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily.
Aires throwing a counter right hand but Fretwell manages to avoid it.
Fretwell misses with a kick to the body
and Aires counters with a straight right hand.
Fretwell takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Fretwell swinging wildly here.
Aires blocks a head kick by Fretwell.
It looked like Aires wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Aires moves into the clinch successfully.
Aires scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fretwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Aires is working Fretwell over against the cage.
Aires throws a punch but it's blocked by Fretwell.
Aires is trying to stall.
Aires working aggressively here.
Aires working aggressively here.
Fretwell is trying to stall.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fretwell can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Fretwell breaks the clinch.
Aires throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fretwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Fretwell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fretwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Fretwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aires keeps working.
Aires keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aires wants to improve his position but Fretwell is controlling well. #SU2#
Fretwell stands up and beckons Aires to join him on the feet.
No luck for Fretwell with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Aires fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aires looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aires enables Fretwell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aires manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aires pulls Fretwell in close to prevent any damage.
Fretwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fretwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Aires is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Aires 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.
Fretwell postures up. #SUB#
Fretwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aires has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fretwell has managed to get both his arms back between Aires's legs - danger averted.
Fretwell stands and throws Aires's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aires tries to bench press Fretwell off him but Fretwell keeps the position.
Fretwell working away.
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 Bruno Aires will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Aires - just one landing. #CL#
Aires closes the distance and pushes Fretwell back into the cage.#TD2#
Fretwell has picked Aires up - he's going for a ride! Fretwell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Aires is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fretwell wants to advance to full mount but Aires doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Aires has momentary wrist control but Fretwell slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fretwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aires is keeping the position for now.
Fretwell sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Fretwell stopping the sweep attempt from Aires.
Aires pulls Fretwell in to control the position.
Fretwell advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Aires's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aires tries to bench press Fretwell off him but Fretwell keeps the position.
An elbow from Fretwell crashes against the mat.
Aires is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Renegade Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Aires can't do much from the bottom here.
Lyle Fretwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Fretwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Aires is defending well.
Aires on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fretwell throws an elbow but Aires slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aires dodges the ground and pound from Fretwell.
Fretwell trying to control the position but Aires is working away.
Aires is trying to control Fretwell's posture but Fretwell avoids it. #T3#
Fretwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aires keeps working. #SU2#
Fretwell decides to stand back up.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fretwell looks to land a body kick but Aires moved away.
Aires tries to clinch there but Fretwell circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aires. That's going to slow Fretwell down.
Aires lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aires lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aires tests Fretwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fretwell misses with a looping left.#T4#
A head kick by Fretwell misses
and Aires counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fretwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aires scores with a jab.
Bruno Aires is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires scores with a jab. Fretwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bruno Aires is winning the standup battle so far.
Fretwell takes a swing at Aires's ribcage but misses.
Fretwell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Aires counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires throws a leg kick which misses Fretwell's front leg but catches the back leg as Fretwell tries to avoid it.
Fretwell fails with the takedown
letting Aires counter with a right hand.
Fretwell throws a head kick that misses.
Fretwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aires avoids the head kick by Fretwell.
Fretwell throws a right hand that Aires ducks under and follows up with a left that Aires also avoids with ease.
Aires with a hook.#CL#
Aires moves into the clinch successfully.
Fretwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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 Bruno Aires.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aires, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
A relieved looking Bruno Aires thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Ascension 1102
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Aires.
A big left from Kroblur misses.
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aires throws out a leg kick but Kroblur moves out of range and Aires only half commits.
Aires dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aires looks to throw the jab but Kroblur is out of range.
Aires looks for the body kick but Kroblur saw that one coming.
Kroblur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kroblur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aires.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Aires finds it's way through Kroblur's defenses.
Aires looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kroblur slips under a jab.
Kroblur moves out of range of the strikes.
Kroblur wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range. #T1#
Kroblur loads up on a big right hand but Aires slips the punch.
Aires misses with a looping right.
Aires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
Kroblur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kroblur connects with a solid leg kick.
Kroblur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aires connects with a leg kick. Kroblur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kroblur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kroblur throws a wild body kick that Aires sees coming a mile off.
Aires rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kroblur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.#T2#
Kroblur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kroblur lands with a nice body punch.
Kroblur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Aires blocks a jab.
Aires works Kroblur's body with a nice hook.
Aires loads up on a big right hand but Kroblur slips the punch.
Aires throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aires misses the target.
Aires throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bruno Aires is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kroblur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aires, pushing him back against the cage.
Kroblur prevents Aires from breaking the clinch.
Kroblur tries to stall but Aires uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Kroblur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur lands with a right to the head.
Kroblur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kroblur content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kroblur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aires.
Kroblur fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Aires breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Aires misses.
Kroblur lands a front kick.
Kroblur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kroblur looks to land a body kick but Aires moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kroblur.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
Aires bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kroblur's head backwards.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aires scores with a nice head shot.
Kroblur misses with a looping left.
Kroblur scores with a jab to the body.
Kroblur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aires cracks Kroblur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aires rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kroblur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Aires.
Aires swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aires lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Kroblur closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aires's guard.
Aires looking to control.
Kroblur advances to half guard.
Aires has hold of Kroblur's hands but Kroblur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kroblur wants to take a breather but Aires is having none of it.
Aires gets full guard.
Kroblur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur looking to sit in guard and control but Aires gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2#
Aires avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Kroblur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kroblur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aires is aware though and is defending well.
Aires is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kroblur wants to control the position but Aires says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kroblur 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.
Aires throwing shots but Kroblur is blocking nicely.
Kroblur trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroblur gets back to full guard.
Aires landing with the ground and pound.
Aires working some strikes from top position.
Aires postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Aires distracts Kroblur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kroblur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aires's guard. #REVB#
Kroblur stands up over Aires, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Aires looking for a guillotine here but Kroblur defends easily.
Aires controls Kroblur momentarily but Kroblur frees himself.
Aires keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Aires working for a triangle but Kroblur defends it easily. #T4#
Aires tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aires works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kroblur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aires trying to control the position.
Kroblur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aires looking for a sweep. Not yet Aires, not yet.
Kroblur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Aires's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kroblur closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kroblur is thwarting Aires's attempts to control the position.
Aires tries to get to full guard but Kroblur has control of the leg.
Aires taking some punishment here, with Kroblur in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur working over Aires with some ground and pound. Aires looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aires wants to improve his position but Kroblur is controlling well. #SUB#
Aires looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kroblur thows a huge punch but Aires dodges it nicely.
Kroblur drops an elbow to the side of Aires's head.
Aires trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kroblur manages to pass to mount!
Aires doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Aires is looking to improve his position but Kroblur isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Aires takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aires working to try and regain half guard.
Aires is working hard here to advance position.
Kroblur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kroblur scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aires? #T3#
Kroblur prevents Aires from getting the reversal.
Kroblur avoids the attempt from Aires to control.
Kroblur is landing with some decent strikes but Aires is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kroblur with good strikes from the mount here!
Kroblur is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aires can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aires working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kroblur looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The referee warns Aires that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Kroblur prevents Aires from getting the reversal.
Aires tries to hold on but Kroblur pushes him away.
Aires can't escape the position.
Aires tries to hold on but Kroblur postures up.
Aires 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.
Kroblur works his way into full mount!
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!
Aires 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur passes into side control, despite Aires's attempt to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kroblur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kroblur 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: T164
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Aires thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Perry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perry cracks Aires with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Perry.
Aires misses with a takedown attempt - Perry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aires walks into a jab.
Aires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perry throws a jab when Aires was well out of range.
Aires slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perry throws a leg kick but Aires sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry lands a right hook to the body.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Perry is predictable there
and Aires counters with a stiff right hand.
Perry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aires.
Aires lands with a nice body punch.
Perry tries to work over Aires's front leg with a kick but Aires checks it.
Duane Perry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Perry.
Aires avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aires throws a leg kick but Perry checks it.
Aires swings for the body but Perry moves out of range.
Perry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aires thinks about the counter body kick.
Perry checks a leg kick.
As Aires backs away, Perry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aires defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Perry walks into a jab.
Perry avoids the body shot from Aires.
Aires throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Perry.
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!
Aires lands with a right hand.
Aires takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Perry scores with a body shot.
Aires motions for Perry to come forward. Aires throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Perry moves into the clinch successfully.
Aires scores with a hook to the body.
Aires throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry. #BC2#
Aires breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aires throws a body shot but no joy.
Perry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perry lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aires takes a step back to recover.
Aires thuds a left hand into Perry's body.#T3#
Aires lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perry throws an off balance right hand
and Aires counters with a three punch combo that has Perry backing up. Perry nods at Aires to acknowledge the strikes.
Aires bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perry's head backwards.
Aires is looking to slow Perry down with leg kicks.
Perry scores with a jab. Aires acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perry misses the body punch
and Perry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aires takes one to the side of the head.
Aires swings widly with a right hand
and Perry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Perry misses
letting Aires counter with a right hand. #CL#
Perry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aires.
Perry stalling in the clinch but Aires improves position. #BC2#
Aires breaks the clinch. #T4#
Perry throws a jab but it's blocked by Aires.
Aires slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perry.
Perry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perry.
Aires misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Aires finds it's way through Perry's defenses.
Perry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Perry thuds his shin into the meat of Aires's side.
Nice takedown defense from Perry. No joy for Aires on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry connects with a leg kick. Aires looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Perry is looking to clinch.
Perry walks into a left hand.
Good work by Perry as he checks the leg kick.
Perry appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Duane Perry will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aires looks to land a left hand but Perry moved out of range nicely.
Perry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aires manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Perry lands with an overhand left.
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
Duane Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry looks to land a body kick but Aires moved away.
Perry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aires counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aires throws a hook but Perry avoids it easily.
Perry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aires counters with a nice uppercut.
Perry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aires's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aires moves out of range as Perry strikes.
Perry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aires shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perry sprawls well. Perry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aires gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aires lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Perry misses the target.
Aires cracks a nice hook into Perry's ribs.
Aires fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch but Aires swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aires throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range. #CL#
Perry moves into the clinch.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aires.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Perry prevents a body shot from Aires.
Aires's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aires is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aires misses with the head strike.
Aires tries to circle away but Perry has him pinned against the cage.
Aires throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
Aires struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands. #T2##BC2#
Aires breaks the clinch.
Aires swings for the body but Perry moves out of range.
Perry wants to clinch
and Perry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aires slips under a jab.
Perry misses with a straight right.
Aires getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires misses with a body shot.
Perry is looking to clinch but Aires is avoiding it.
Aires lands a nice looking body shot.
Aires looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perry looks to land a body kick but Aires moved away.
Aires thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perry seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Perry moves into the clinch.#T3#
Perry is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aires misses with a body punch.
Perry digs a right hand underneath Aires's ribcage. Aires let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aires tries to break free but Perry pushes him back against the cage.
Aires has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Perry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perry lands with a light punch inside.
Perry has Aires pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Aires breaks the clinch.
Perry dips to his left and cracks Aires with an uppercut!
Perry misses with a lunging right hand
and Aires makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Aires misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bruno Aires seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aires fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perry is out of range.
Perry moves out of range of the leg kick from Aires.
Aires punishes Perry's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Aires ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aires takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry takes one to the chin there.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Aires misses with a body shot.
Perry catches Aires with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aires attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aires to score with a decent uppercut.
Aires throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
Aires takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aires moves out of range as Perry strikes.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Perry moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAires.
Perry misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Aires was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruno Aires will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Perry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perry looks to land a right hand but Aires moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aires darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perry slips under a jab from Aires.
Perry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aires throws a lazy uppercut
and Aires takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aires turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aires.
Perry with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Aires misses its intended target.
Donk. Aires catches Perry right on the button with a cross.
Perry misses with a looping left.
Aires changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Aires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perry throws a low kick, looking for Aires's leg but Aires calmly moves out of range.
Perry throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Perry clinches up with Aires and pushes him back against the cage.
Aires misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aires throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
Perry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aires can't break the clinch.
Aires blocking some punches.
Aires misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry takes a shot to the head.
Perry stalling in the clinch but Aires improves position.
Perry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perry just leaning against Aires, taking a breather.
A short left from Perry. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aires tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aires lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Perry trying to stall but Aires improves his position.
Perry working aggressively here.
Perry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aires swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Aires breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perry is looking to clinch but Aires is avoiding it.
Perry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perry connects with a crisp jab.
Perry misses with a hook to the body
and Aires counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aires throws a chopping leg kick but Perry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab by Perry.
Perry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aires checks a low kick from Perry.#T3#
Aires has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Aires is rocked!
Aires misses with a jab to the body
and Perry counters with a low kick, right behind Aires 's knee.
Aires checks a leg kick nicely.
Aires throws out a counter right but Perry avoids it with no problem.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Perry moves away and avoids it.
Aires misses with a body shot
and Perry counters with a good, hard body kick but Aires shrugs it off.
Aires misses with a body punch
and Perry counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Perry closes the distance and clinches.
Aires lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perry pushes Aires back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perry lands with a right to the head.
Aires blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duane Perry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry pushes Aires back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aires goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perry prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Perry.
Aires takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aires struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands. #T4#
Aires can't break the clinch.
Perry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Airess head.
Aires blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Aires.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aires creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aires swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aires misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perry.
Aires takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Perry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Perry.
Perry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aires is still on wobbly legs! Can Perry finish him?
Aires has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aires misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aires misses with some punches.
Perry digs a right hand underneath Aires's ribcage. Aires let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Perry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perry 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Duane Perry!
Duane Perry took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'ROTFLMAO did you really think you could beat me? LOL hAhahahahah. STFU noob.'.

Event: ITFL 10.2
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Perry lands with a good body shot.
Perry throws the kick towards the body but Aires avoids it.
Aires shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perry as he avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Perry!
Perry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aires.#TD2#
Aires shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Perry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Perry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
Aires pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perry is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aires manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Perry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aires's head.#T1#
Perry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aires is keeping the position for now.
Aires is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aires is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Aires keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Perry wants to pass the guard but Aires is keeping the position.
Perry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Perry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aires trying to keep a closed guard but Perry is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Perry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Perry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Aires working for a triangle but Perry defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aires is on top in guard. #REVB#
Perry is looking to stand up but Aires isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aires accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aires looking to sit in guard and control but Perry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aires is on top in guard. #REVB#
Perry managing to control the position.
Aires throws a big right hand that misses.
Aires is stalling in the full guard.
Perry looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Aires working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
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.
Aires stands up over Perry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Perry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aires won't allow Perry to get back to his feet.
Perry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires.
Aires postures up.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aires with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aires works over Perry with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Duane Perry will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aires fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perry fails to land with a series of punches.
Aires shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aires blocks a leg kick.
Aires shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perry but Perry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duane Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Aires.
Aires shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perry as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Perry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aires!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry wants to control but Aires is keeping him busy.
Perry working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Perry slows the pace down. #T1#
Aires is looking to reverse the position.
Perry working the head and body with strikes.
Aires manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Perry is trying to control. Aires wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aires is looking for a sweep. Perry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aires is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perry's back!
Aires is striking from the back but Perry escapes and manages to recover to half guard. #T2#
Aires tries to pass to full mount but Perry defends it.
Aires sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perry defending well though.
Aires missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Perry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aires.
Aires trying to control from Perry's half guard. Perry has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Perry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aires landing some decent shots from guard.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Perry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires.
Aires prevents Perry from getting back to his feet.
Aires postures up in Perry's guard and throws a big left but Perry blocks it.
Aires is working Perry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aires lands a couple of digs.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires works over Perry with some ground and pound from guard.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Aires throws a strike but Perry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Aires keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Aires looking to control.
Perry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruno Aires has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aires working a defensive guard but Perry manages to pass into side control anyway.
Aires is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aires tries to bench press Perry off him but Perry keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Perry dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aires takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aires.
Perry throws a body punch but Aires moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aires or perhaps it was just good defense by Perry, which made it look bad.
Perry tries to counter by clinching up but Aires breaks away and moves out of range.
Perry scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Aires shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aires missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Aires is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aires landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES#
Perry manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Aires keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Perry misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Aires breaks the clinch.
Aires looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duane Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Aires.
Perry wants to clinch up but Aires keeps it at a distance.
Perry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Perry moves into range and clinches up with Aires.
Aires tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Aires can't find room to land a body shot as Perry controls the action.
Aires lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry looking to stall.
Aires lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aires misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perry pushes off an throws an elbow but Aires leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Perry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Aires uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Aires gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aires wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving. #ES#
Perry has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aires has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Perry misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Aires breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aires shoots in and drives through. Perry sprawls well.#TD2#
Aires bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Aires is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Aires goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Perry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aires's guard! Nice work there by Perry!
Bruno Aires has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aires takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perry postures up.
Perry trying to control but Aires is working from the bottom. #T4#
Perry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Aires has his foot on Perry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perry works his way back into a safe position though.
Aires looking to control.
Aires wants to sweep but no luck.
Perry trying to control but Aires is working from the bottom.
Perry passes into half guard.
Perry is trying to control. Aires wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Perry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perry 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Perry!
Duane Perry took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'ROTFLMAO did you really think you could beat me? LOL hAhahahahah. STFU noob.'.

Event: ITFL 9.1
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Attila throws a looping overhand right but Aires ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Attila has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Aires shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aires throws a big right hand that misses.
Attila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Attila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aires manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Aires looking to control.
Aires keeping moving, preventing Attila from controlling successfully.
Attila lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Attila throws a big right hand that misses.
Attila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aires lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aires working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
Aires lands a couple of elbows.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Attila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires stands up over Attila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Attila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Aires trying to control from the bottom.
Aires works his way to full guard. Good work.
Attila throwing strikes but missing.
Attila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2##SUB#
Aires had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Attila defends it easily.
Attila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Attila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Attila throws a big right hand that misses.
Attila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Attila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Attila stopping the sweep attempt from Aires.
Attila postures up and lands a big shot to Aires's brow. #T3#
Attila throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Aires is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Attila is aware though and is defending well.
Aires wants to sweep here but Attila controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Aires throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Attila escapes and throws Aires's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aires regains half guard.
Aires is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aires wants to control but Attila is keeping busy.
Aires is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Attila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Attila's back!#T4#
Aires cracks Attila with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Attila from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Aires. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Aires controlling well, preventing Attila from escaping the position.
Attila is covering up but some of the strikes from Aires are getting through and doing damage.
Aires is not going to allow Attila to sit and survive in this position.
Attila rolls, trying to escape but Aires keeps control of the position.
Attila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Attila tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Attila?
Aires lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've been hearing that Aires has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Aires postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Attila looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Attila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aires.
Attila looks to land a right hand but Aires moved out of range.
Attila throws a push kick but Aires slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Attila fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aires, pushing him back against the cage.
Attila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aires misses with the head strike.
Aires lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Attila backwards.
Attila tries to pull guard but Aires won't allow it.
Aires misses with the head strike.
Attila tries a body shot but Aires blocks it.
Attila has Aires pressed against the cage, preventing Aires from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aires lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aires blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aires's elbow.
Aires lands a hook that snaps the head of Attila backwards.
Attila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aires backwards. #BC#
Aires breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aires throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Attila's waist but Attila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aires off to one side.
Attila throws a head kick that Aires semi-blocks. #T1#
Attila jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Aires shoots in and gets a takedown into Attila's guard.
Attila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aires manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Attila postures up.
Aires wants to sweep but no luck.
Attila is in close to Aires's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aires looking for a sweep. Not yet Aires, not yet.
Aires manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Attila manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Aires preventing the sweep.
Aires is looking to work some ground and pound but Attila has wrist control.
Aires connects with a couple of short punches.
Bruno Aires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Aires working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Attila's head.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Attila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aires defends well.
Aires passes Attila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Attila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aires wants to take a breather but Attila is having none of it. #T3#
Aires working Attila over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Attila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aires preventing the sweep.
Aires is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aires scoring with some ground and pound.
Aires wants to control from the top but Attila keeps moving.
Aires is really struggling to control Attila but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Attila is on top in guard. #REVB#
Attila scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Aires lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aires throwing strikes from guard but Attila blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Attila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aires gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aires wants to control from the top but Attila keeps moving.
Aires lands a couple of elbows.
Aires has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aires postures up in Attila's guard and throws a big left but Attila blocks it.
Aires preventing the sweep.
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 Bruno Aires will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aires's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Aires looks for a takedown but Attila sprawls well.#TD#
Aires shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Attila regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aires. #SUB2#
Attila looking for a guillotine here but Aires defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires throws an elbow that misses. Attila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aires's guard. Nice move by Attila!#REVB##T1#
Attila postures up and lands a big shot to Aires's brow. #SUB#
Aires is looking for a triangle but Attila pushes his legs off easily.
Attila throws a big elbow that misses.
Aires controls Attila momentarily but Attila frees himself.
Attila distracts Aires with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Attila wants to control from the top but Aires keeps moving. #SUB#
Aires is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Attila defends well.
Aires manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Attila manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Johan Attila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aires is working Attila over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Attila wants to sweep here but Aires controlling him for the moment.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
Attila has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Attila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aires working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Attila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Attila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Attila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Attila can do to turn this around?
Attila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Attila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aires works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Attila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aires's head.
Aires wants to control the position but Attila says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Attila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aires tries to get to full guard but Attila has control of the leg.
Attila tries to pass to full mount but Aires defends it. #T4#
Aires taking some punishment here, with Attila in his half guard.
Attila thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Attila passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Aires's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aires is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Attila misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aires is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Attila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aires 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
A very excited looking Bruno Aires 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: ITFL 8.2
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Kha throws the left hand but Aires avoids the punch easily.
Aires looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aires checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aires throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kha's head.#CUT#
It looks like Kai Kha has been cut.
Kha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aires.
A head kick misses from Aires.
Kha defending well as Aires loads up on a big left hand.
Aires backing away here, and Kha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kha keeps Aires at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aires. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kha wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires has a takedown stuffed.
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Aires misses the target.
Kha moves away from the strike by Aires. #T1#
Kha moves away from the strike by Aires.
Aires throws a head kick but Kha moves out of range.
Aires moves out of range as Kha throws a body kick.
Kha throws a hook but Aires blocks it.
Aires connects with a leg kick. Kha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Aires misses.
Aires wants to slow Kha down by chopping away at his legs.
Kha slips under a jab.
It seemed like Kha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aires misses with a straight left.
Aires connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kha. Kha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aires thows a body kick. Kha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aires missing with a left hand there. Kha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aires blocks it well.
Aires lands the left hand.#T2#
A big right from Kha misses. #CL2#
Kha drives through and clinches with Aires against the cage.
Aires lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Aires fails to land.
Aires is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kha is keeping busy.
Aires misses with a punch to the body.
Aires drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aires goes for a double leg but Kha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kha continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Kha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kha is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aires lands a nice hook to Kha's body. Kha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aires fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aires throws the left hand but Kha avoids the punch easily.
Kha flicks out a counter leg kick but Aires steps away.
Kha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Aires lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aires misses with a body shot.
Kha misses with a body kick.
Aires misses with an uppercut
and Kha counters with a thumping low kick.
Aires throws a hook to the side of Kha's head but Kha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD2#
Kha lands a big head kick that sends Aires tumbling to the mat! Kha takes a step backwards and waves Aires back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Aires has been cut.
Aires tries to move into range but Kha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Aires throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kha counters with a leg kick.
Aires throws a leg kick
and Kha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aires throws a leg kick but Kha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aires throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aires momentarily. #ROC2#
Aires is rocked!
Kha thows a body kick. Aires tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Aires dips to his left and cracks Kha with an uppercut!
Aires wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aires shoots for a double leg takedown but Kha sprawls well. He's pushed Aires's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aires swings widly with a right hand
and Kha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aires is breathing heavily.
Kha misses with an uppercut. Aires saw that one coming.
Aires scores with a jab to the head.
Aires has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kha finds it's way round the side to connect with Aires's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Aires misses the target.
Kha blocks a leg kick.
Kha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A clash of legs there as Aires blocks the low kick.
Aires appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aires connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kha. Kha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kha throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily.
Kha blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kai Kha will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Aires.
Aires scores with a jab. Kha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Kai Kha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aires scores with a jab to the body.
Aires takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aires misses with a right hand
and Kha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aires thinking.
A big right from Aires misses.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Kha moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha throws a body shot but no joy.
Kha lands with a hook. Aires tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kha lands a really nice looking cross but Aires seems unphased.
Aires fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but Kha is just out of range.
Kha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aires looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Kha.
Aires walks into a jab.
Aires shoots for a double leg takedown but Kha sprawls well. He's pushed Aires's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aires drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Aires is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kha cracks Aires with a hook to the temple - Aires is on wobbly legs here! Kha swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Aires falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kha wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kai Kha!
During a confident post fight interview, Kai Kha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ITFL 7.2
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Aires lands a body shot.
Aires throws a good cross that connects.
Aires paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Judah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aires drops down looking for a counter takedown but Judah sprawls and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aires.
We've been hearing reports that Aires has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Judah scoring well with a low kick there.
Aires scores with a kick to the body.
Judah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Ras Li Judah has been cut.
Aires ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Judah looks winded!
Aires scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aires jabs at Judah's body.
Judah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Aires throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Judah on the side of the head.
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
Aires jabs at Judah's body.
Aires scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Aires.
Aires with a jab.
Aires misses with a low kick as Judah jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Judah. That's going to slow Aires down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aires darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aires explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aires - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Aires.#ROC#
Judah is rocked!#T2##KD#
Aires lands a big right hand that sends Judah crashing to the mat! Aires stays standing though and waves Judah back to his feet!
Judah is still on wobbly legs! Can Aires finish him?
Aires throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aires.
Ras Li Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Aires with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.
Aires controlling the position.
Judah struggling a bit here.
Aires cracks Judah with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Judah is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Aires lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Judah down.
Aires lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires lands a nice forearm strike.
Aires scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Aires landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A lull in the action here as Aires stalls from top position.
Aires is putting a hurting on Judah here, landing some big shots from side control.
Judah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aires works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Judah's face as Aires controls the position.
Judah takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aires working the ground and pound.
Aires lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Judah! Aires senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Judah out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruno Aires!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Aires thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ITFL 6.2
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to land body kicks.
Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but McGobblecock, Jr. is just out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. moves away from the strike by Aires.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
McGobblecock, Jr. darts in and clinches Aires up against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Aires has been cut.
McGobblecock, Jr. prevents a body shot from Aires.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a knee to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to throw knees to the head but Aires is blocking nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aires can't break the clinch.
Aires struggles to land a body shot inside as McGobblecock, Jr. controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aires blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Aires pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGobblecock, Jr. moves away from the strike by Aires.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires moves away from the strike by McGobblecock, Jr..
Aires swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
McGobblecock, Jr. avoids the body shot from Aires.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands the left hand.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGobblecock, Jr. checks it well.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aires loads up on a big right hand but McGobblecock, Jr. slips the punch.
Aires checks a leg kick.
A jab from Aires misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
Aires cracks McGobblecock, Jr. with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGobblecock, Jr. gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aires.
Aires throws out a loose jab but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aires misses with an uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to slow Aires down with leg kicks.
McGobblecock, Jr. ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aires throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been hearing reports that Aires has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGobblecock, Jr. with a jab.#T2#
Aires jabs at McGobblecock, Jr.'s body.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a glancing blow to the side of Aires's head.
Aires takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGobblecock, Jr. is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGobblecock, Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Aires.
Aires dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGobblecock, Jr.. That did some damage!
Nice body kick there by McGobblecock, Jr..
Aires dives in and grabs McGobblecock, Jr.'s left leg, looking for a takedown. McGobblecock, Jr. pushes down on Aires's head and hops out.
Aires walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
As McGobblecock, Jr. looks to move away, Aires throws a big counter combo but McGobblecock, Jr. just gets out of the way.
Aires ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aires checks the leg kick.
It looked like Aires was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGobblecock, Jr..
A looping hook to the body misses from McGobblecock, Jr.. Aires does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aires moves out of range of the body kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings widly with a right hand
and Aires counters with a two punch combo.
Aires tried to score with a low kick but McGobblecock, Jr. checks it.#T3#
Aires swats away the attempt to clinch by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Aires counters with a takedown into side control.
McGobblecock, Jr. stops Aires from passing to mount.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking for a sweep.
McGobblecock, Jr. is still trying to improve position.
Aires grinds an elbow into McGobblecock, Jr.'s temple.
Aires wants to control but McGobblecock, Jr. is keeping him busy.
Aires sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGobblecock, Jr. is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Aires cracks McGobblecock, Jr. with a big right hand but McGobblecock, Jr. just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aires wants to control but McGobblecock, Jr. is keeping him busy.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking for a sweep.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to get back to his feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking for a sweep but Aires has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying desperately to get to his feet.
Aires lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aires working McGobblecock, Jr. over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruno Aires will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Aires's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a series of wild punches.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to land a body kick but Aires moved away.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws the kick towards the body but Aires avoids it.
A leg kick checked by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr.'s jab looks to have found its range, popping Aires under the eye.
Bruno Aires is winning the standup battle so far.
Aires misses with a looping right.
McGobblecock, Jr. appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from McGobblecock, Jr. misses its intended target.
Aires throws a sloppy head kick and McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big right from McGobblecock, Jr. misses.
Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but McGobblecock, Jr. is just out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Aires on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGobblecock, Jr. jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Aires tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aires slips a jab from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aires misses the target.
McGobblecock, Jr. smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Aires takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aires moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aires gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGobblecock, Jr. walks into a left hand.
Aires dips to his left and cracks McGobblecock, Jr. with an uppercut!
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
McGobblecock, Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Aires tenderised McGobblecock, Jr.'s leg. McGobblecock, Jr. is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by Aires. Beautiful body shot.
Aires throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGobblecock, Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aires ducks right into an uppercut from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Aires. #T2#
McGobblecock, Jr. uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aires has time to react.
Aires scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aires.
Aires thuds his right hand into McGobblecock, Jr.'s forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aires scoring well with a low kick there.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to work over Aires's front leg with a kick but Aires checks it.
McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range of the leg kick from Aires.#TD#
Aires feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
McGobblecock, Jr. is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Aires blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aires lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has been cut.
Aires leaning against his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGobblecock, Jr. obliges.
Aires prevents a body shot from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a short shot to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aires lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aires swings wildly with an uppercut but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aires throws a punch but it's blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a knee strike.
Aires misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Aires avoids it by throwing McGobblecock, Jr. back against the cage.
Aires dodges an elbow strike from McGobblecock, Jr.. #BC#
Aires breaks from the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aires.
Aires throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a body kick.
Aires keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aires checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by McGobblecock, Jr.. #T4#
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGobblecock, Jr. goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aires throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Aires swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aires takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a front kick that sends Aires stumbling back into the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aires throws the left hand but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids the punch easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
Aires tries to bum rush McGobblecock, Jr. with a series of wild strikes but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with an uppercut that bounces Aires off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ McGobblecock, Jr. showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a right hand that misses
and Aires counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. slips under a jab.
Aires connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aires misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Aires.
Aires lands with a nice body kick.
Aires shoots in for a double leg but McGobblecock, Jr. sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from McGobblecock, Jr. misses.
Aires looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice body kick there by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aires's calf.
Aires scores with a sloppy right hand. McGobblecock, Jr. should have avoided that one.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a swing at Aires's ribcage but misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. moves to clinch but Aires breaks away
and Aires counters with a good low kick that McGobblecock, Jr. was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aires. #T1#
McGobblecock, Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Aires.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aires fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. checks a leg kick.
Aires closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily.
Aires misses with a straight right.
McGobblecock, Jr. walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aires checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aires was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aires misses with a leg kick
letting McGobblecock, Jr. counter with a right hand.
McGobblecock, Jr. slips a straight right by Aires.
Aires will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aires walks into a jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
McGobblecock, Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aires. That did some damage!
Aires misses with a looping right.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a straight right.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to land a left hand but Aires moved out of range nicely.
Aires appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Aires lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't seem phased though.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a front kick that sends Aires stumbling back into the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aires throws a leg kick but McGobblecock, Jr. moved away.
Aires gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGobblecock, Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Aires slips the punch.
Aires scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Aires misses with a straight left.
McGobblecock, Jr. is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aires shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Aires shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aires seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGobblecock, Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aires thows a huge punch but McGobblecock, Jr. dodges it nicely.
Aires sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGobblecock, Jr. defending well though.
Aires winds up and cracks McGobblecock, Jr. with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aires.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires working the head and body with strikes.
Aires not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Aires throwing shots but McGobblecock, Jr. is blocking nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to control here.
Aires not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGobblecock, Jr. is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aires's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aires's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Aires is really stuck here.
McGobblecock, Jr. avoiding Aires 's attempts to control his hands.
McGobblecock, Jr. biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to BJ McGobblecock, Jr..
I think McGobblecock, Jr. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ McGobblecock, Jr.!
A very excited looking BJ McGobblecock, Jr. 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: ITFL 5.2
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown but Aires shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aires takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kroblur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aires.
Aires throws a front kick that sends Kroblur stumbling back into the cage.
Kroblur throws a chopping leg kick but Aires manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aires quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Kroblur drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aires looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires trying to control the position.
Aires looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there. #T1#
Kroblur is fighting to break Aires's control of his arms but Aires is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aires looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there.
Aires controls Kroblur momentarily but Kroblur frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aires throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Kroblur has Aires up against the cage in a clinch.
Aires presses Kroblur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aires scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aires is pressed up against the cage. Kroblur has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aires down to the mat. Aires avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Aires. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aires.
Aires looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kroblur connects with a leg kick. Aires looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kroblur throws a jab when Aires was well out of range.
Kroblur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Aires scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aires throws a poor cross that misses
and Kroblur makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Aires is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kroblur's half guard.
Aires trying to control from half guard but Kroblur is working away.
We've been hearing that Aires has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Aires not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aires is working away from the top position though.
Aires wants to control but Kroblur is keeping him busy.
Aires slips a nice elbow through Kroblur's hands, connecting with Kroblur's forehead.
Aires scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aires trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Aires is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Aires landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kroblur manages to get to full guard.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kroblur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aires defends well.
Aires content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kroblur misses with a body kick.#TD#
Aires shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aires throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kroblur is pressing down on Aires's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aires looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kroblur is trying to control the position but Aires postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kroblur is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aires lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aires is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aires wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
Aires throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kroblur is looking for a triangle but Aires pushes his legs off easily.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.
Aires landing some decent shots from guard.
Kroblur is trying to keep Aires in close. #SUB2#
Kroblur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aires defends it easily.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kroblur 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.#T3#
Aires is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kroblur can do to turn this around?
Aires postures up and lands a big shot to Kroblur's brow.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aires controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aires lands a couple of digs.
Kroblur is pulling down on Aires's head to control his posture.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Aires postures up.
Aires throws an elbow that misses. Kroblur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aires's guard. Nice move by Kroblur!#REVB#
Aires has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kroblur has passed into side control.
Aires is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aires makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aires.
Aires is trying to control the position but Kroblur postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Aires connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aires works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kroblur.
Aires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bruno Aires is winning the standup battle so far.
Kroblur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kroblur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kroblur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Aires counters with a good low kick that Kroblur was not able to check.
Aires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kroblur was well out of range. Poor timing from Aires.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kroblur! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires scores with a sloppy right hand. Kroblur should have avoided that one.
Aires fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Kroblur instigates a clinch.
Kroblur blocking some punches.
Aires lands a nice uppercut.#T1##BC#
Aires escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aires lands an overhand right.
Kroblur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aires lunges at Kroblur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kroblur's hand.
Kroblur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Kroblur.
A cross from Aires lands.
Kroblur throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Kroblur only half commits.
Aires swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kroblur fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Aires misses.
Kroblur dives in for a single leg takedown but Aires sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Aires throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kroblur was covering up waiting for the punch and Aires finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires throwing strikes from guard but Kroblur blocks nicely.
Aires wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
Aires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kroblur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aires trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but instead Aires has moved into half guard.
Kroblur manages to get to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kroblur throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aires escapes and throws Kroblur's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aires has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aires lands a nice shot to the head.
Kroblur is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aires takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aires putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Kroblur taking shots to the head.
Aires working the ground and pound effectively.
Aires avoids the attempt from Kroblur to control.
Kroblur takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aires tries to control but Kroblur wriggling away.
Kroblur taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aires dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aires 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ITFL 4.2
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aires.
Aires with a jab.
Aires works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aires throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson takes a swing at Aires's ribcage but misses.
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Aires gets a takedown into half guard.
Aires 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.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aires throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aires thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Aires winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Jackson has hold of Aires's hands but Aires slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aires missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Aires is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aires missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aires with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Aires in his half guard.
Jackson's coaches at Magis have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aires.
Aires wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Aires seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson is looking to control Aires's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Aires seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Aires has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson wants to hold on but Aires pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aires thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Aires looking to ground and pound but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aires stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson pulls Aires in close to his closed guard and prevents Aires from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires lands a couple of digs.
Aires distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Aires postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is trying to keep Aires in close.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Aires postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aires postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Aires controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Aires cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aires looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Aires fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.#TD2#
Aires shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Aires throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Aires throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aires stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aires throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruno Aires has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Aires landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aires keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson has his hands on Aires's head, controlling the position.
Aires trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aires wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aires blocks a jab.#T3#
Aires sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aires cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aires throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Aires throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Aires throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aires misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Aires misses its intended target.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Aires.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aires has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aires and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aires lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.#T4##TD2#
Aires looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Aires throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aires's guard. Nice move by Jackson!#REVR#
Aires looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aires looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aires fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Aires listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Aires connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Aires has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aires throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Aires only half commits.
Aires throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aires thumps Jackson with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a swing at Aires's ribcage but misses.
Aires is looking for the big counter here.
Aires misses with a double jab.
Aires cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aires tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Aires throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aires scores with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Aires counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson cracks Aires with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Aires works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Aires throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Aires. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aires.
Jackson throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily.
O Shea Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aires counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aires counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Aires fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Aires is now in Jackson's guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires.
Aires throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Aires looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Aires pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aires has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Aires's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Aires keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Aires is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Aires controlling the position.
Aires looking to control.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aires trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Aires keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Aires unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aires looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Aires scores with a punch to the head.
Aires listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aires lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aires 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ITFL 3.2
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
Aires closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aires slips a jab from Brady.
A little feinted left hand from Aires on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brady misses with an uppercut.
Aires defending well as Brady loads up on a big left hand.
Aires scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brady in his tracks.
Brady throws a hook to the side of Aires's head but Aires sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brady ducks under a wild hook from Aires.
Brady just misses with a punch to the body.
Brady throws a series of punches but Aires moves out of range.
We've been informed that Brady has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aires throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brady misses with a looping left.
Aires's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brady under the eye.
Brady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Brady.
Aires looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aires throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aires dodges the punch combination from Brady.
Aires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Brady. Those never looked like landing.
Brady waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aires.#T1#
Brady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brady works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brady misses with a looping left.
Brady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Brady misses.
Brady scores with a jab. Aires acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aires looks to land a left hand but Brady moved out of range nicely.
Brady misses with a looping right.
It looked like Aires wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brady lands a nice looking body shot.
Aires misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brady.
Brady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Brady.
Aires on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brady takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brady throws a right hand that Aires ducks under and follows up with a left that Aires also avoids with ease.
Aires takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires slips a jab from Brady.
Brady swings for the body but Aires moves out of range. #T2#
Brady throws a looping overhand right but Aires ducks down to avoid it.
Aires staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Brady.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aires. Brady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aires moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aires steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brady.
Nice body punch from Brady.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brady.
Brady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brady lands a nice shot to the body.
Brady wants to clinch.
Brady swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
Brady tries to clinch up but Aires circles away and keeps his distance.
Aires is looking to counter punch.
Brady paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
A low kick from Aires is predictable there
and Brady counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Brady.
Aires jabs at Brady's body.
The fighters circling - Brady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brady scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aires gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brady counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brady scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aires doesn't seem bothered though.
Aires is breathing heavily.
Brady misses with a straight left.
Brady defending well as Aires loads up on a big left hand.
Aires on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brady loads up on a big right hand but Aires slips the punch.
Brady throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Jab from Brady.#ROC2#
Aires is rocked!
Brady is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aires had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brady closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Aires! Brady dives in looking to finish! Aires is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Brady!
Bruce Brady decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ITFL 2.2
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
Carr needs to keep his hands up - Aires had a free shot at his head there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aires has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Carr is looking to clinch.
Aires works Carr's body with a nice hook.
Carr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aires counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Aires scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Carr has one foot on Aires's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carr's head backwards.
Carr throws a lazy uppercut
and Aires counters with a nice leg kick.
Carr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aires fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carr.
Aires cracks Carr with a right hand to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Carr blocks the low kick.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Aires works the jab nicely.
Carr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.#T1##CL#
Carr closes the distance and clinches.
Carr is trying to stall.
Aires blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aires fails to land.
Carr stalls.
Aires swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aires lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aires scores with a shot to the side of Carr's head.
A shot in the inside from Aires.
Aires has a couple of punches blocked by Carr.
Carr lands a hook that snaps the head of Aires backwards.
Aires tries for a takedown but Carr manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Aires fails to land.
Aires misses with a body punch.
Aires blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carr.
Carr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Carr. #T2#
Carr can't find room to land a body shot as Aires controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Carr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carr has a couple of punches blocked by Aires.
Aires tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aires tries to throw a body punch but Carr avoids it by throwing Aires back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Aires.
Aires swings wildly with an uppercut but Carr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Aires.
Aires fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aires lands a hook that snaps the head of Carr backwards.
Aires working aggressively here.
Aires doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Aires manages to break the clinch.
Aires cracks a nice hook into Carr's ribs.
We've been told by Carr's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carr throws a body shot but no joy.
And Aires tries to counter it with a takedown but Carr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aires swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carr.#T3#
Aires on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
Aires misses with a left hand
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carr throws a hook but Aires blocks it.#CL#
Carr moves into the clinch.
Carr lands with a left to the head.
Carr prevents a body shot from Aires.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carr.
Carr tries to work over Aires's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carr pushes Aires back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aires throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
Carr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aires backwards. #BC2#
Aires breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aires motions for Carr to come forward. Aires throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aires throws a right hand that misses
and Carr counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aires throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Carr digs a good hook to Aires's body.
Carr throws a shot from downtown. Aires moves away and avoids it.
Aires throws a hook to the side of Carr's head but Carr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carr misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aires! But no joy.
Aires throws a series of punches but Carr moves out of range.
Carr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cornelius Carr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr scoring well with a low kick there.
Carr jabs Aires right on the nose. Aires blinks but takes it well.
Aires throws a lazy head kick
and Carr counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Carr tenderised Aires's leg. Aires is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cornelius Carr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carr.
Carr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aires is looking to score with low kicks.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Carr works Aires's body with a nice hook.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt.
Carr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aires misses with a low kick.
Aires misses with the body kick
and Carr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr throws a lazy uppercut
and Carr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aires avoids a kick to the body.
Carr connects with a crisp jab.
Carr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Carr.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carr checks a leg kick.
Carr cracks a nice hook into Aires's ribs.
Carr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aires tries to land a front kick but Carr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aires, as that shot connected.
Carr throws a leg kick
and Carr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carr thuds a left hand into Aires's body.
Aires misses with a kick to the body.
Cornelius Carr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aires.
Aires scores with a jab. Carr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carr throws an overhand right that lands on Aires's shoulder, as Aires tries to avoid the shot.
Carr throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily.
Aires appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Carr misses with a looping right.
Aires throws an overhand right that lands on Carr's shoulder, as Carr tries to avoid the shot.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aires lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Aires.
Carr motions for Aires to come forward. Carr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aires does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aires misses with a kick to the body.
Carr checks a leg kick.
Aires connects with a high kick.
Aires throws a right and a left that Carr avoids nicely.
Aires throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Carr tries a low kick but Aires avoids it.
Carr needs to keep his hands up - Aires had a free shot at his head there.
Aires fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carr misses with a hook
letting Aires counter with a right hand.
Bruno Aires seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aires moves forwards but Carr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aires looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aires lands a glancing blow to the side of Carr's head.
Carr checks a leg kick nicely.
Aires throws a right hand that misses
and Carr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carr misses with the combination.
Carr lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aires on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Aires checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carr scores with a body shot.
Carr throws a body shot but no joy.
Aires buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Carr pushes Aires up against the cage in a clinch.
Carr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carr tries to throw a body punch but Aires avoids it by throwing Carr back against the cage.
Aires misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aires fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carr presses Aires against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carr tries a body shot but Aires blocks it.
Aires lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aires lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carr.
A short right from Aires.
Carr taking a breather.
Carr pushes Aires back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Carr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Carr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Carr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aires staying out of range there.
Carr throws a hook but Aires blocks it.
Carr walks into a stiff left hand from Aires.
Aires shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carr as he jumps to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Carr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carr.
Aires takes one to the side of the head.
Carr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aires.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Aires finds it's way through Carr's defenses.
Aires swings for the body but Carr moves out of range.
Carr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aires takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Aires has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carr.
Aires throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aires misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Carr to counter with a crisp jab.
Carr takes a swing at Aires's ribcage but misses.
Carr looks to throw the jab but Aires is out of range.
Carr blocks a jab.
Aires has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carr.
Aires takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Airess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aires's calf.
Aires's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carr connects with an inside leg kick.
Carr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aires in his tracks.
Carr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carr wants it to stay on the feet.
Aires misses with a left hand
and Aires takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Aires is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aires is still on wobbly legs! Can Carr finish him?#T2#
Carr fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Aires out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cornelius Carr!
Cornelius Carr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ITFL 1.2
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Lobo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aires throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aires looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lobo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aires checks it well.
Lobo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aires was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aires keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aires throws a big shot that misses.
Lobo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lobo thumps Aires with a low kick.
Lobo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lobo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lobo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lobo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aires has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aires and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lobo tries to land a leg kick but Aires saw it coming and moves away.
Lobo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires throws a shot to the body.
Aires swings for the body but Lobo moves out of range.
Lobo tries to score with a low kick but Aires moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
A low kick from Lobo is predictable there
and Aires counters with a stiff right hand.
Antonio Lobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aires checks a low kick from Lobo.
Aires thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lobo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lobo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aires is out of range and Lobo settles back down.
Lobo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lobo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aires.
Lobo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lobo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
Lobo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lobo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aires throws a good cross that connects.
Aires misses with a straight right.
Lobo tries to counter with a clinch but Aires shakes him off and moves away.
A low kick from Lobo misses
enabling Aires to counter with a crisp jab.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Aires quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Aires displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aires throws a head kick but Lobo moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aires.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aires misses with a kick to the body.
Lobo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Aires lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aires checks a leg kick.
Aires scores with a jab to the head.
Lobo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lobo blocks a jab.
Aires scores with a sloppy right hand. Lobo should have avoided that one.
Lobo scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Aires as he checks the leg kick.
Lobo is looking to chop away at Aires's legs.
Aires seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lobo cracks the inside of Aires's front leg.
Lobo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Aires as he checks the leg kick.
Lobo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aires.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Aires throws a looping overhand right but Lobo ducks down to avoid it.
Lobo tried to score with a low kick but Aires checks it.
Aires moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo.
Aires misses with a body kick.
Lobo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Aires lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Lobo wants to slow Aires down by chopping away at his legs.
Lobo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Aires blocks the leg kick.
Aires throwing a counter right hand but Lobo manages to avoid it.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Aires checks it.
Aires throws a leg kick but Lobo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Aires circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aires scores with a hook to the body. Lobo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lobo throws a front kick aimed at Aires's knee but Aires avoids it well.
Aires throws a series of punches but Lobo moves out of range.
Lobo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aires throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lobo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aires on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lobo. Lobo obviously looking to wear him down.
Aires throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good work by Aires as he checks the leg kick.
Lobo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lobo swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Aires throws a push kick but Lobo slaps the foot to one side.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Aires counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aires tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aires looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lobo scores with a leg kick.
Lobo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lobo throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Lobo only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Aires misses the target.
Lobo walks into a stiff left hand from Aires.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Lobo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aires digs a good hook to Lobo's body.
Lobo tried to score with a low kick but Aires checks it.
Aires looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lobo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lobo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lobo tries a low kick but Aires avoids it.
Aires half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aires digs a good body shot into Lobo's ribs.
Aires blocks a low kick nicely.
Aires looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Aires is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good shot there by Aires.
Lobo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lobo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Aires blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lobo throws a solid leg kick but Aires takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobo.
Aires throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lobo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lobo connects with a solid leg kick.
Lobo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That kick from Aires tenderised Lobo's leg. Lobo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lobo.
Lobo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lobo wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lobo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Aires has got the better of the exchanges.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Lobo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lobo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice combination there by Aires.
Lobo throws a chopping leg kick but Aires manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lobo thows a leg kick but Aires checks it
and Aires counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lobo is out of range and Aires settles back down.
Aires lands with an uppercut that bounces Lobo off the cage and back into range.
A leg kick checked by Aires.
Lobo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Aires checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Good work by Aires as he checks the leg kick.
Aires checks a leg kick nicely.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lobo can do to turn this around?
Lobo throws a low kick but Aires moves out of range easily.
Lobo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Aires counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Lobo misses.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Bruno Aires is winning the standup battle so far.
Aires checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lobo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lobo, right into the meat.
Lobo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aires. That did some damage!
Lobo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aires checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Aires wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aires jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lobo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aires checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Aires counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lobo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aires has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aires and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aires lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Lobo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aires.
Aires connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lobo momentarily.
Good leg kick by Lobo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aires.
Lobo throws a chopping leg kick but Aires manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lobo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lobo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Aires looks to land a left hand but Lobo moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lobo.
Lobo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lobo slips a jab from Aires.
Lobo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Aires takes a swing at Lobo's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lobo checks a leg kick.
Lobo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lobo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lobo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lobo blocks a head kick by Aires.
Lobo walks into a jab.#T3#
Aires connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Lobo misses.
Lobo slips a jab from Aires.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Lobo motions for Aires to come forward. Lobo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lobo throws a leg kick that misses.
Aires throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lobo throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Lobo only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lobo.
A clash of legs there as Aires blocks the low kick.
Aires moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo.
Lobo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aires checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lobo moves out of range of the strikes.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Aires counters with a straight right hand.
Aires lands a jab to the head.
Aires fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aires goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aires lands a body shot. #T4#
Aires jabs Lobo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lobo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aires tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lobo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aires checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lobo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lobo wants to slow Aires down by chopping away at his legs.
Lobo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Aires as he checks the leg kick.
Lobo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Aires lands a slapping body shot.
Aires throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobo throws a chopping leg kick but Aires manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lobo lands a leg kick that knocks Aires off balance momentarily.
Good work by Aires as he checks the leg kick.
Aires connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aires 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.
Lobo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aires counters with a good low kick that Lobo was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Aires checks the leg kick.
Lobo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
A low kick from Lobo is predictable there
and Aires counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lobo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lobo thows a leg kick but Aires checks it
and Aires counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lobo's knee momentarily.
Lobo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
Aires looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from Aires misses.
Lobo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aires looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Aires looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lobo throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Lobo only half commits.
A good leg kick by Aires.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Aires lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo throws a leg kick that misses.
Aires stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aires looks for the body kick but Lobo saw that one coming.
Aires misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobo.
Lobo wants to slow Aires down by chopping away at his legs.
Lobo is looking to chop away at Aires's legs. #T1#
Aires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aires dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lobo misses with a leg kick
and Aires counters with a head kick. That will keep Lobo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice body kick there by Aires.
Lobo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aires dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lobo feints and then cracks Aires's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aires down.
Lobo throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Lobo only half commits.
Aires scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aires blocks a leg kick.
It appears Aires was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lobo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Aires misses its target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aires checks a leg kick.
Lobo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aires checks it well.
That kick from Lobo tenderised Aires's leg. Aires is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aires moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Lobo tenderised Aires's leg. Aires is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lobo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aires.#T2#
Aires wants to slow Lobo down by chopping away at his legs.
Lobo motions for Aires to come forward. Lobo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Lobo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aires is out of range and Lobo settles back down.
Aires throwing a counter right hand but Lobo manages to avoid it.
Lobo misses with a leg kick.
Aires swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lobo tries to land a leg kick but Aires saw it coming and moves away.
Lobo tries to work over Aires's front leg with a kick but Aires checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Aires blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lobo.
Aires connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lobo. Lobo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aires fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aires checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Lobo misses.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Aires sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Aires tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aires cracks the inside of Lobo's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Aires blocks the leg kick.
Aires scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Lobo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Lobo clinches up against the cage.
Aires lands a nice uppercut.
Lobo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Aires's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lobo misses with a leg kick
and Aires counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by Aires as he checks the leg kick.
Lobo throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Lobo only half commits.
Lobo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobo flicks out a counter leg kick but Aires steps away.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick from Lobo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aires misses the target.
Lobo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lobo throws a low kick but Aires avoids it.
Lobo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aires lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aires!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Lobo clinches with his opponent.
Aires blocks an uppercut.
Lobo has a couple of punches blocked by Aires. #T4#
Lobo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but Aires turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lobo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aires walks away with a smile on his face. Lobo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bruno Aires has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Lobo.
Lobo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Aires jabs at Lobo's body.
Aires misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aires lands an overhand right.
Aires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Aires scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lobo wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Aires moved away.
A low kick from Lobo is predictable there
and Aires counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lobo's knee momentarily.
Lobo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aires stuns Lobo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lobo wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Lobo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Lobo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aires, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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