Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL-67 Gusmao Vs. 3000
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Veer slips a jab from Rinaldi.
Veer slips under a jab from Rinaldi.#CL2#
Rinaldi gets tackled into the cage by Veer. Veer maintains the clinch. #BC#
Rinaldi breaks from the clinch.
Veer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rinaldi misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Veer misses.
Veer blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veer! But no joy.
Rinaldi throws a poor cross that misses
and Veer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rinaldi.
As Rinaldi backs off Veer throws a huge counter combo but Rinaldi manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Rinaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veer slips under a jab.
Veer flicks out a counter leg kick but Rinaldi steps away.
Rinaldi throws a shot from downtown. Veer moves away and avoids it.
Veer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Veer lands the left hand.#CL#
Rinaldi moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch.
Veer throws a series of punches but Rinaldi avoids them all with ease.
Veer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jeff Rinaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rinaldi scores with a head kick. Veer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rinaldi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rinaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veer misses with a combination
and Rinaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rinaldi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Veer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rinaldi looks to land a right hand but Veer moved out of range.
Veer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rinaldi is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Veer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rinaldi counter with a right hand.
Rinaldi throws a right hand that Veer ducks under and follows up with a left that Veer also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Veer closes the distance and clinches.
Rinaldi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Veer breaks the clinch.
Veer misses with the combination.
Rinaldi just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Veer takes the fight into the clinch.
Rinaldi working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Veer breaks from the clinch.
Rinaldi throws a hook but Veer blocks it.#T3#
Veer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Veer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rinaldi tries to clinch up but Veer circles away and keeps his distance.
Rinaldi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rinaldi is looking to clinch.
Veer throws a counter combo.
Veer misses with a two punch combination.
Rinaldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veer moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Rinaldi finds it's target.
Rinaldi throws a series of punches but Veer moves out of range.
Veer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Rinaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veer tries to clinch up.
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!
Rinaldi moves out of range as Veer strikes.
A punch combination from Veer misses.
Veer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rinaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rinaldi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Veer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rinaldi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rinaldi lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rinaldi. Veer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Rinaldi.
Veer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rinaldi.
Rinaldi misses with a few strikes there.
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 Jeff Rinaldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rinaldi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Veer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rinaldi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veer unleashes a big counter combination but Rinaldi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rinaldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jeff Rinaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Veer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Veer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rinaldi.
Rinaldi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Rinaldi takes a swing at Veer's ribcage but misses.
Veer defending well as Rinaldi loads up on a big left hand.
Rinaldi slips a jab and a cross from Veer.
Veer slips a straight right by Rinaldi.
Despite the aggression on Veer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Veer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Veer's head back.
Rinaldi scores with a hook to the body. Veer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veer throws a series of punches but Rinaldi avoids them all with ease.
Veer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Veer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veer is breathing heavily.
Rinaldi misses with a series of wild punches.
Veer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Rinaldi avoids the body shot from Veer.
Rinaldi scores with a jab to the body.
Rinaldi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rinaldi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Veer backs up against the cage.
Rinaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Veer is just out of range.
Veer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rinaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Veer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veer misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Rinaldi there.
Rinaldi lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Veer ducks under a wild hook from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi scores with a jab to the body.
Rinaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veer manages to avoid it.
Veer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rinaldi moves away.
Rinaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Veer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rinaldi.
Veer is looking for the big counter here.
Rinaldi fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Veer rushes Rinaldi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rinaldi tries to break the clinch but Veer is controlling the position.
Rinaldi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Veer has him pressed against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Veer breaks the clinch.
Veer looks to land a combination. Rinaldi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rinaldi throws a hook but Veer avoids it easily.
Rinaldi scores with a hook to the body. Veer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Veer rushes Rinaldi and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rinaldi's efforts to push away.#TD#
Rinaldi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Veer has one foot on Rinaldi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Veer moves into range and clinches up with Rinaldi.#BC2#
Veer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Veer both land. Nice combination.
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 Jeff Rinaldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Veer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rinaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veer.
Veer avoids the body shot from Rinaldi.
Veer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rinaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rinaldi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Veer avoids it.
Rinaldi throws a body punch but Veer moves out of range.
Rinaldi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Veer tries to bum rush Rinaldi with a series of wild strikes but Rinaldi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veer ducks under a wild hook from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Veer is just out of range.
Veer with the counter takedown but Rinaldi avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Veer misses.
Veer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Rinaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rinaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rinaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rinaldi as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Rinaldi does no damage.
Rinaldi looks to land a right hand but Veer moved out of range.
Rinaldi misses with an uppercut
and Veer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veer misses with a combination
and Rinaldi counters with a nice body kick.
Veer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rinaldi scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi misses the jab.
Rinaldi swings for the body but Veer moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rinaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veer.
Rinaldi cracks a nice hook into Veer's ribs.
Veer throws an off balance right hand
and Veer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rinaldi circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Veer.
Veer misses with a series of wild punches.
Rinaldi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rinaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veer.
Veer throws a counter combo.#T3#
Rinaldi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rinaldi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Veer backs up against the cage. #CL2#
Veer has managed to clinch.
Veer is trying to force a seperation but Rinaldi has the dominant position.#BC2#
Veer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Veer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Rinaldi.
Veer unleashes a big counter combination but Rinaldi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veer. #CL#
Rinaldi clinches with his opponent.
Veer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rinaldi's efforts to push away.
Rinaldi has had enough of the clinch but Veer keeps him there for the moment.#T4##BC2#
Veer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rinaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rinaldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veer there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Rinaldi lands a jab to Veer's midsection.
Veer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rinaldi moves in looking to clinch but Veer pushes him off.
Rinaldi misses with a few strikes there.
Rinaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rinaldi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Der Veer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Rinaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veer is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Rinaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rinaldi, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Rinaldi!

Event: RFLFN-12 LHW vs. Shadow
Date: Jan 29, 2019

#R1#
Rinaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rinaldi lands with a right hand.
Scout has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Price MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Scout takes the fight into the clinch.
Rinaldi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scout looking to throw knees to the head but Rinaldi is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Rinaldi breaks from the clinch.
Rinaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scout manages to avoid it.
Scout throws a big counter combination but Rinaldi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Scout has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Rinaldi breaks from the clinch.
Rinaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scout moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Scout has Rinaldi up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Rinaldi manages to break the clinch.
Scout avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rinaldi scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Scout clinches up with Rinaldi and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Scout. #T1#
Rinaldi dodges an elbow strike from Scout. #BC2#
Rinaldi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Scout clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch.
Scout lands with a nice combination. Rinaldi backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Rinaldi has been cut.
Scout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rinaldi throws a right and a left that Scout avoids nicely. #CL#
Scout closes the distance and pushes Rinaldi back into the cage.
Rinaldi wants to get back to striking at distance but Scout won't allow it.
Rinaldi is looking to break free of the clinch but Scout has double underhooks.
Scout just leaning against Rinaldi, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Scout as the two fighters clinch.
Scout works on Rinaldi's body with a couple of short punches.
Rinaldi looks winded!#BC#
Scout breaks from the clinch.
Rinaldi lands a nice hook to Scout's body. Scout takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rinaldi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rinaldi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rinaldi wants it to stay on the feet.#T2##CL#
Scout closes the distance and pushes Rinaldi back into the cage.
Scout scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rinaldi being controlled against the cage.
Rinaldi is pressed up against the cage. Scout has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rinaldi down to the mat. Rinaldi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rinaldi 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.#CL#
Scout gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rinaldi tries to break free but Scout pushes him back against the cage.
Rinaldi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Scout.
The referee calls for Scout to work.
Rinaldi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rinaldi tries to break the clinch but Scout is controlling the position. #BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scout throws a combination. Rinaldi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Rinaldi throws a nice looking combination but Scout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Scout closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Scout - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scout misses with an elbow strike.
Scout stalling against the cage.
Rinaldi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scout has him pressed against the cage.
Rinaldi is looking to break free of the clinch but Scout has double underhooks.
Scout is leaning against Rinaldi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scout gets through Rinaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scout pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Scout. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Scout - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Scout pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Rinaldi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Scout has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rinaldi is looking to defend but Scout has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rinaldi! Scout pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rinaldi taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Scout!

Event: RFL-58
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Franklin blocks a low kick nicely.
Rinaldi cracks Franklin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Franklin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rinaldi.
Franklin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franklin or perhaps it was just good defense by Rinaldi, which made it look bad.
Rinaldi tries a quick counter leg kick but Franklin is wise to it.
Franklin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rinaldi.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Rinaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rinaldi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franklin's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rinaldi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin avoids the head kick by Rinaldi.
Franklin tries to counter by clinching up but Rinaldi breaks away and moves out of range.
Rinaldi jabs at Franklin's body.#T1#
Franklin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rinaldi avoids it really well and circles away.
Franklin shoots for a takedown but Rinaldi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rinaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
Rinaldi throws a hook to the side of Franklin's head but Franklin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franklin walks into a left hand.
Rinaldi throws a looping overhand right but Franklin ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Franklin blocks the low kick.
Franklin looks for a takedown but Rinaldi sprawls well.#T2#
Rinaldi stalks Franklin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Franklin's face. Franklin staggers backwards, shaken.
Franklin ducks right into an uppercut from Rinaldi.
A slow jab from Rinaldi misses its intended target.
Rinaldi leaves Franklin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franklin fails with the takedown.
Rinaldi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Franklin counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Rinaldi catches Franklin right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rinaldi, right into the meat.
Rinaldi catches Franklin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rinaldi thuds a left hand into Franklin's body.
Rinaldi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rinaldi.
Rinaldi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franklin.
Jeff Rinaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin dives in and grabs Rinaldi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rinaldi pushes down on Franklin's head and hops out.
Jeff Rinaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Rinaldi shows good takedown defense.
Rinaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rinaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Rinaldi is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Rinaldi clinches up with Franklin and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franklin fails with the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Rinaldi as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rinaldi jabs at Franklin's body.
Franklin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rinaldi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franklin somewhat.
It seemed like Rinaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rinaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franklin is looking to counter the offense by Rinaldi and move into the clinch.
Rinaldi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Rinaldi 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#
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rinaldi as he jumps to the side.
Rinaldi swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
Buddy Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rinaldi catches Franklin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rinaldi looks to land a combination but Franklin avoids it well.
Rinaldi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
Rinaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franklin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rinaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Franklin throws a sloppy head kick and Rinaldi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Rinaldi misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rinaldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franklin on the side of the head.
Jeff Rinaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Rinaldi has Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rinaldi prevents the takedown attempt.
Rinaldi is looking to break free of the clinch but Franklin has double underhooks. #BC#
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rinaldi connects with a jab.
Rinaldi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rinaldi misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Rinaldi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rinaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Rinaldi throws a series of strikes that have Franklin backpedaling. #CL2#
Rinaldi has Franklin up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Rinaldi manages to break the clinch.
Rinaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franklin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rinaldi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rinaldi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rinaldi as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rinaldi - that will leave a mark!
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rinaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Rinaldi misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rinaldi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rinaldi lands with a cross.
Rinaldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.
Franklin scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Rinaldi 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#
A big left from Rinaldi misses.
Franklin feinted with a counter takedown.
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt - Rinaldi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Franklin blocks the leg kick.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
Rinaldi jabs Franklin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franklin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rinaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rinaldi stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rinaldi stalks Franklin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Franklin's face. Franklin staggers backwards, shaken.
Franklin shoots and misses
and Rinaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rinaldi circles away.
Rinaldi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi looks to throw the jab but Franklin is out of range.
Rinaldi looks to land a combination but Franklin avoids it well.
Franklin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rinaldi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Franklin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rinaldi throws a one two combo.
Rinaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Rinaldi - just one landing.
Franklin needs to keep his hands up - Rinaldi had a free shot at his head there.
Rinaldi catches Franklin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Rinaldi tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rinaldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rinaldi looks for the body kick but Franklin saw that one coming. #T3#
Rinaldi stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Rinaldi misses.
Rinaldi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rinaldi circles away.
Rinaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franklin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rinaldi lands a body shot.
Rinaldi cracks the inside of Franklin's front leg. #TD#
Franklin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rinaldi quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rinaldi wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Rinaldi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franklin trying to mount his opponent but Rinaldi defends it.
Rinaldi pushes Franklin off looking to stand but Franklin dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Franklin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rinaldi is just riding it out for now. Franklin eventually gives up the hold.
Franklin trying to control from half guard but Rinaldi is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Rinaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rinaldi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Rinaldi!

Event: RFL-55
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Rinaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rinaldi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rinaldi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rinaldi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romain.
Romain swinging wildly here.
Rinaldi misses with a double jab.
Rinaldi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rinaldi.
A big right from Rinaldi misses.
Romain looks for a takedown but Rinaldi sprawls well.
Romain misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rinaldi pinned against the cage. Rinaldi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Rinaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romain.
Jeff Rinaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Romain.#T1#
Romain misses with an uppercut
and Rinaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Rinaldi darts in and clinches Romain up against the cage.#BC#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Romain is just out of range.
Rinaldi jabs at Romain's body.
Rinaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romain manages to avoid it.
Romain misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Rinaldi's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Rinaldi.#CL2#
Romain closes the distance and clinches.
Romain tries to pull guard but Rinaldi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch.
Romain throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Rinaldi takes a swing at Romain's ribcage but misses.
Rinaldi throws a solid leg kick but Romain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rinaldi.
Romain shoots and misses
and Romain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rinaldi avoids it really well and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Rinaldi there.
Romain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rinaldi defends well and Romain ends up having to push Rinaldi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Rinaldi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danga de danga de dang - Rinaldi scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Don Romain has been cut.
Romain throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Rinaldi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Romain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Romain looks winded!
Romain trying to pass the guard but Rinaldi defending well.
Rinaldi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rinaldi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Romain is pushing down on Rinaldi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rinaldi is fighting to maintain full guard but Romain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Romain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rinaldi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rinaldi looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Rinaldi is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Romain has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Rinaldi is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Don Romain!

Event: RFLFN-3
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Rinaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veer.
Rinaldi cracks the inside of Veer's front leg.
Veer just misses with a punch to the body.
Veer is looking to score with low kicks.
Rinaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rinaldi throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Veer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Veer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Veer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #ES2#
Rinaldi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Veer is on him like a limpet, forcing Rinaldi back against the cage.
Rinaldi is pressed up against the cage. Veer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rinaldi down to the mat. Rinaldi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rinaldi 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.
Rinaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Rinaldi misses.
Veer avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Rinaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rinaldi scores with a jab to the head.
Rinaldi jabs Veer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rinaldi throws a hook but Veer avoids it easily.
Rinaldi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rinaldi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rinaldi connects with the punch.
Rinaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Veer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rinaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rinaldi thows a leg kick but Veer checks it #TD#
and Veer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Rinaldi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Veer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Rinaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Rinaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veer.
Veer throws a body shot but no joy.
Rinaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rinaldi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Veer rather than just go for the knockout.
Rinaldi avoids the body shot from Veer.
Veer slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Rinaldi.
Rinaldi fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Veer has Rinaldi up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Veer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jeff Rinaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veer slips a jab from Rinaldi.
Veer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Veer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veer! #CUT#
It looks like Jeff Rinaldi has been cut.
Veer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rinaldi manages to avoid it.
Rinaldi swings for the body but Veer moves out of range.
Veer appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Veer clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Rinaldi manages to break the clinch.
Rinaldi jabs Veer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Rinaldi. #T4#
Veer throws a jab but it's blocked by Rinaldi. #CL#
Veer moves into range and clinches up with Rinaldi.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rinaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rinaldi connects with a nice looking jab.
Rinaldi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rinaldi scores with a hook to the body. Veer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rinaldi wants to clinch up but Veer keeps it at a distance.
Veer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Veer lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Rinaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Rinaldi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rinaldi jabs Veer right on the nose. Veer blinks but takes it well.
Rinaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rinaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rinaldi tests Veer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rinaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rinaldi looks to land a right hand but Veer moved out of range.#CL#
Veer instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rinaldi breaks from the clinch.
Rinaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veer was well out of range. Poor timing from Rinaldi.
Veer throwing a counter right hand but Rinaldi manages to avoid it.
Veer avoids the body shot from Rinaldi.
As Rinaldi looks to move away, Veer throws a big counter combo but Rinaldi just gets out of the way.
Rinaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Veer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rinaldi circles away. #T1#
Rinaldi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rinaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rinaldi.
Rinaldi misses with a left hand
and Veer counters with a two punch combo.
Van Der Veer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rinaldi blocks a leg kick.
Veer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rinaldi's head.
Rinaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veer throws a series of strikes that have Rinaldi backpedaling.
Rinaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rinaldi is breathing heavily.#CL#
Veer drives through and clinches with Rinaldi against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Veer breaks the clinch.
Veer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Rinaldi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veer is looking to counter punch.
Veer tries to clinch but Rinaldi is having none of it. #CL#
Veer closes the distance and pushes Rinaldi back into the cage.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rinaldi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rinaldi there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Jeff Rinaldi's cut even more.
Veer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jeff Rinaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veer lands a lovely overhand right.
Rinaldi misses with a looping left.
Veer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rinaldi swinging wildly here.
Veer throws a right hand that Rinaldi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rinaldi also avoids with ease.#T3#
Veer slips a jab from Rinaldi.
Veer misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Veer has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Rinaldi manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Veer gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch.
Rinaldi swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rinaldi. Veer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Veer misses the target.
Veer throws a nice looking combination but Rinaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rinaldi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Veer scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Veer has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Veer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Rinaldi lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rinaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veer was well out of range. Poor timing from Rinaldi.
Veer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rinaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rinaldi circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Rinaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rinaldi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van Der Veer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Rinaldi's cut.
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#
Veer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rinaldi.
Veer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rinaldi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rinaldi misses the shot to the body.
Rinaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Veer misses its target.
Rinaldi lands with an overhand left.
Veer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rinaldi eats them both and turns towards Veer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Rinaldi misses the target.
Veer feinted with a counter takedown.
Veer throws a nice looking combination but Rinaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veer wants to clinch up but Rinaldi keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Veer looks to land a combination but Rinaldi avoids it well.
Rinaldi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rinaldi.
Rinaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rinaldi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rinaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Veer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rinaldi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rinaldi throws a body punch but Veer moves out of range.
Veer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rinaldi digs a good hook to Veer's body.
Veer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rinaldi throws a leg kick
letting Veer counter with a right hand. #T2#
Rinaldi throws a right and a left that Veer avoids nicely.
Rinaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veer.#CL2#
Rinaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Veer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi tries to clinch but Veer is having none of it.
Veer tries to counter with a takedown but Rinaldi is quick to defend against it.
Rinaldi lands the left hand.
Veer throws a leg kick but Rinaldi moved away.
Rinaldi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Rinaldi does no damage.
Veer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rinaldi slips a jab and a cross from Veer.
Veer throws a head kick that Rinaldi semi-blocks. #CUT#
The cut above Jeff Rinaldi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Veer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Rinaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Veer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi scores with a decent looking hook.
Rinaldi swings for the body but Veer moves out of range.
Rinaldi jabs Veer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rinaldi digs a good body shot into Veer's ribs.#CL#
Veer pushes Rinaldi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Veer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rinaldi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
THIS COMMENTARY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN - IF YOU SEE THIS ERROR, PLEASE REPORT IT TO ADMIN (ID282) #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rinaldi is trying to get back to his feet but Veer has full control of the position and if anything, Rinaldi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Veer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Veer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Veer keeps control of the position as Rinaldi tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Veer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Veer 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Der Veer!

Event: RFL 44.5 Silva Jr vs Granger 2
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Rinaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markov.
Markov shoots in for a takedown but Rinaldi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jeff Rinaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Markov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rinaldi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Markov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Markov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markov stops Rinaldi from standing up.
Rinaldi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rinaldi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rinaldi is looking to stand up but Markov isn't so interested in that idea.
Markov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov landing with the ground and pound.
Rinaldi is looking to stand up but Markov isn't so interested in that idea.
Markov working some strikes from top position.
Rinaldi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Markov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Markov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Markov looking to pass the guard.
Rinaldi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Markov passes into half guard.
Rinaldi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rinaldi actively working from the bottom here.
Markov works his way into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markov looks up at the clock and then as Rinaldi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Markov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Rinaldi is looking for a sweep.
Rinaldi is breathing heavily.
Markov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rinaldi to see if he's OK.
Markov grinds an elbow into Rinaldi's temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeff Rinaldi has been cut.
Markov looks up at the clock and then as Rinaldi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Markov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Markov working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Markov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Markov scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Rinaldi is rocked!
Markov advances to mount.
Oh Rinaldi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markov working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT2#
Jeff Rinaldi's cut is getting worse.
Markov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rinaldi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Markov around the waist but Markov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Markov is the winner by TKO! Markov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazar Markov!
A very excited looking Lazar Markov 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: PFF 34
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Rinaldi misses with a takedown
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeff Rinaldi has been cut.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward lands a jab to the nose.
Rinaldi looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Rinaldi shoots in but no luck this time.
Rinaldi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rinaldi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice jab there from Ward. #TD#
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Rinaldi pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward wants to sweep here but Rinaldi controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Ward has his foot on Rinaldi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rinaldi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Rinaldi defends easily. #SUB2#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rinaldi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ward wants to control but Rinaldi passes easily into half guard.
Ward controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Rinaldi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rinaldi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Rinaldi is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Rinaldi has control of the leg.
Rinaldi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rinaldi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rinaldi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Rinaldi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rinaldi has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Rinaldi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rinaldi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ward has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rinaldi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ward has tightened it up now! Rinaldi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Conor Ward!

Event: PFF 28w Steve vs Wyoming
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1##TD#
Casanova is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rinaldi's half guard.
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. Casanova connects with a nice short shot to Rinaldi's temple.
Casanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Casanova drops an elbow to the side of Rinaldi's head.
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. Casanova connects with a nice short shot to Rinaldi's temple.
Casanova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Casanova there.
Rinaldi is trying to stand back up but Casanova is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Rinaldi is looking to control Casanova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rinaldi avoid being mounted?
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. Casanova connects with a nice short shot to Rinaldi's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Casanova in particular looking to stall.
Casanova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Casanova connects with a nice short shot to Rinaldi's temple. #T1#
Casanova stops Rinaldi from getting back to his feet.
Casanova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Casanova passes to side control.
Casanova cracks Rinaldi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Casanova working the ground and pound.
Rinaldi pushes Casanova away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Casanova gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Casanova taking a breather here.
Rinaldi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Casanova asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casanova landing strikes.
Rinaldi is looking to reverse the position.
Rinaldi wants to get back to his feet but Casanova drags him back down.
Casanova 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.
Casanova scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Casanova creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rinaldi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Casanova wants to control but Rinaldi is keeping him busy.
Rinaldi wants to get back to his feet but Casanova drags him back down.
Rinaldi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Casanova connects with a decent elbow.
Casanova 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.
Casanova looks up at the clock and then as Rinaldi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Casanova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Casanova connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rinaldi some visible discomfort.
Casanova working the ground and pound.
Casanova could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rinaldi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Casanova connects with a decent elbow.
Casanova advances nicely into full mount.
Casanova postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rinaldi looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Casanova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rinaldi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Casanova punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Casanova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Casanova has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rinaldi's face. #CUT#
It looks like Jeff Rinaldi has been cut.
Rinaldi is bucking up trying to escape but Casanova cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Casanova won't let Rinaldi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rinaldi looks winded!
Casanova postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rinaldi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Casanova around the waist but Casanova pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Casanova is the winner by TKO! Casanova jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Casanova!
A very excited looking Monte Casanova rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Rinaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chavez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rinaldi up against the cage.
Rinaldi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chavez is defending well.
Rinaldi working hard to break the clinch.
Chavez has Rinaldi pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Rinaldi on that attempt. #CL#
Chavez pushes Rinaldi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rinaldi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chavez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jamaal Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Rinaldi.
Rinaldi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Chavez slows down the pace here.
Rinaldi is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks. #BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Rinaldi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez tried to counter with a leg kick but Rinaldi avoided it.
Jamaal Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Rinaldi circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavez really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Rinaldi closes the distance and clinches up with Chavez, looking for a takedown. Rinaldi pushes Chavez against the cage but Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rinaldi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rinaldi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rinaldi shoots in but Chavez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##CL#
Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chavez fails to pull guard.
Rinaldi has Chavez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chavez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Rinaldi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rinaldi tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
Chavez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chavez stops a takedown attempt from Rinaldi.
Chavez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rinaldi smiles and moves away.
Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rinaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinaldi. Rinaldi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rinaldi looks winded!
Rinaldi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Chavez wants to clinch.
Rinaldi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chavez leaves Rinaldi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez is looking to clinch but Rinaldi is avoiding it.
Rinaldi tries to counter with a clinch but Chavez shakes him off and moves away.
Jeff Rinaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Chavez pulls guard.
Chavez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rinaldi 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. #T4#
Rinaldi won't allow Chavez to sweep him here.
Chavez trying to strike off his back.
Rinaldi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chavez working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Rinaldi has gone for a leg lock! Chavez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rinaldi's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinaldi is wriggling around but Chavez manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamaal Chavez 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##CL2#
Rinaldi closes the distance and pushes Chavez back into the cage.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks from the clinch.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinaldi. Rinaldi gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rinaldi avoids it.
Rinaldi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rinaldi somewhat.#CL2#
Rinaldi pushes Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
Chavez tries to pull guard but Rinaldi won't allow it.
Rinaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Chavez keeps control of Rinaldi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rinaldi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rinaldi is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez stalling.
Chavez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rinaldi smiles and moves away.
Chavez is looking to clinch but Rinaldi is avoiding it.
Rinaldi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavez as he jumps to the side.
Jamaal Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Rinaldi.
Rinaldi throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Rinaldi throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Chavez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rinaldi.#CL2#
Rinaldi pushes Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
Chavez prevents Rinaldi from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Chavez prevents Rinaldi from breaking the clinch.
Rinaldi is breathing heavily.
Rinaldi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Chavez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Rinaldi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chavez can't fight it off and eventually Rinaldi manages to take the fight to the floor. Chavez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chavez is on top in guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez is standing up over Rinaldi. Rinaldi looks to escape but Chavez dives into side control.
Rinaldi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chavez has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Rinaldi taking a bit of punishment here - Chavez scoring with strikes.
Chavez lands an elbow.
Chavez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rinaldi keeps working.
Chavez prevents Rinaldi from escaping the position.
Chavez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rinaldi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rinaldi tries to improve position but can't.
Jamaal Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavez is working Rinaldi over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU#
Chavez stands up.
Rinaldi misses with a left hand
and Chavez counters with a good low kick that Rinaldi was not able to check. #CL#
Chavez pushes Rinaldi up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Chavez is struggling to control the position.
Rinaldi is working for takedown but Chavez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chavez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rinaldi up against the cage.
Rinaldi letting Chavez take a breather here.
Rinaldi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rinaldi closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rinaldi just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeff Rinaldi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rinaldi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chavez has momentary wrist control but Rinaldi slips an elbow through the middle.
Chavez wants to get back to his feet but Rinaldi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez wants to sweep here but Rinaldi controlling him for the moment.
Rinaldi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chavez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chavez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rinaldi content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chavez wants to improve his position but instead Rinaldi has moved into half guard. #T1#
Rinaldi is trying to control. Chavez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chavez works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES#
Chavez kicks Rinaldi off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Rinaldi shoots in and gets a takedown into Chavez's guard.
Chavez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rinaldi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rinaldi wants to control but Chavez is keeping him busy.
Rinaldi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chavez moves into full guard. #T2#
Rinaldi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chavez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rinaldi is controlling him.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Rinaldi from controlling successfully. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Chavez darts in and clinches Rinaldi up against the cage.
Rinaldi can't break the clinch. #TD#
Chavez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rinaldi uses from the top position.
Rinaldi stopping the sweep attempt from Chavez.
Rinaldi is looking to stand up but Chavez won't let him.
Chavez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Rinaldi wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Chavez 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.
Chavez tries to strike from the bottom.
Rinaldi wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Rinaldi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rinaldi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rinaldi misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Rinaldi.
I think Rinaldi 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jamaal Chavez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Rinaldi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rinaldi showed some decent athleticism there.
Hatfield trying to hold on to Rinaldi's head to control him but Rinaldi postures up. #ES#
Hatfield pushes Rinaldi off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Rinaldi gets the takedown into side control.
Rinaldi with the ground and pound but Hatfield regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield is looking to escape.
Rinaldi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rinaldi is working for a submission of some sort.
Rinaldi is looking to advance position but Hatfield won't allow it.
Rinaldi is taking a breather. Hatfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rinaldi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rinaldi not doing much here.
Hatfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rinaldi on the ground.#SUB2#
Rinaldi is looking for a kimura but Hatfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rinaldi to get the leverage.
Hatfield tries to kick Rinaldi off but Rinaldi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rinaldi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hatfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rinaldi.
Nice strikes from Rinaldi there.
Rinaldi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hatfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rinaldi passes to full mount! #T4#
A nice elbow there by Rinaldi.
Rinaldi controlling from the full mount.
Hatfield tries to hold on but Rinaldi postures up.
Rinaldi controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Rinaldi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Rinaldi dominated that round.
That's time! Hatfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rinaldi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hatfield.
Rinaldi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Rinaldi pushes Hatfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Hatfield tries to pull guard but Rinaldi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Rinaldi jumps guard.
Hatfield throwing strikes but missing.
Jeff Rinaldi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hatfield throws an elbow that misses. Rinaldi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hatfield's guard. Nice move by Rinaldi!#REVB#
Rinaldi content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rinaldi throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Rinaldi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Rinaldi closes the distance and clinches.
Rinaldi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Rinaldi has clasped his hands together around Hatfield's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rinaldi working the strikes but Hatfield uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rinaldi controlling the action here.#T2#
Let's hope that Rinaldi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hatfield is looking to control Rinaldi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hatfield avoid being mounted?
Rinaldi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hatfield could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rinaldi.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rinaldi as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rinaldi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hatfield somewhat.#TD2#
Rinaldi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Rinaldi controls the position from side control.
Hatfield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rinaldi takes a little break here. Hatfield wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rinaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinaldi tries to move to mount but Hatfield blocks the move with his legs. #SU2#
Rinaldi stands up and beckons Hatfield to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Rinaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rinaldi has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Rinaldi breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rinaldi moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Rinaldi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hatfield regains guard immediately.
Hatfield is looking to stand back up but Rinaldi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hatfield. #REVR#
Hatfield trying to control but Rinaldi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SU2#
Rinaldi decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Rinaldi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rinaldi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hatfield is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Rinaldi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rinaldi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2##SUB2#
Rinaldi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hatfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinaldi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Rinaldi.#T3#
Rinaldi takes a little break here. Hatfield wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Rinaldi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hatfield has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Rinaldi stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Rinaldi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hatfield to the mat! Hatfield manages to get full guard. #T4#
Rinaldi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yet more stalling tactics from Rinaldi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Rinaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rinaldi 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Rinaldi!

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